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Is this a logical break in technique?

Background of theory; take 3 people (just to explain my point, if this is even a point) each listen to different types of music. One rock, one jazz and one classical-keep it simple, if each one of these people only listen to one particular type of music for the entire break in period, do the speakers remember the focal points in the freq range of that type of music. Because jazz can be light, rock can be heavy and classical can be both as can all the genres but one genres compared to the other are recorded with different end results in mind.

Basically would it be better to break in a pair of speakers with pink noise and run the tones at different db’s just to expose the speaker to different signals basically training the speaker to produce anything and everything.

Example:

I listen to Jazz for 1 year straight on the same system as my friend. at moderate levels

My friend listen to rock for 1 year straight on the same system.

Say we swap system but not genres would there be a sound difference? If yes then this theory might have something to it. If not I need to lay off the weed.
ummagumma69dbb9
aball
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I have wondered exactly the same thing. From the stand point of triboelectric noise theory, the answer to the question is "yes," the systems would break-in differently and sound different since the electromagnetic fields of the signals will be changing the domain spins of the material in ways according to the music's harmonic structure.

However, the question is, more precisely, how much deviation from the noise average is required to cover the possible domain wall spins and/or scramble them enough to make the signature of the break-in independant of the music being played. It is a very interesting subject and I am starting to conduct my own research into it.

Pink noise is a good idea but there isn't anything that will prevent the system from de-breaking-in when you aren't listening to pink noise for extended periods (which I would say is most of the time!). This is assuming today's research is accurate which in and of itself isn't clear since our measurement capabilities aren't that good.

I can blab forever about this topic so if you are interested in more details, let me know. Anyway, sounds like the weed is making you think in the right direction. keep it up! ;) Arthur
porziob
316 posts
 
Too many tokes over the line.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Just listen to your speakers and enjoy them. They will break in gradually over time and you'll probably not notice much, since you'll get use to them. Just avoid really loud volume at first; and just use lower volume when you leave the system on while not listening.

Not sure "pink noise" would do the trick. Woofer/Mid drivers will break in some my moving. Most tend to be a little on the stiff side when new. A constant tone or noise may not do this.

Rock or Jazz probably does not really matter either. I would not break in speakers at high volume anyway. At lower volume they are likely to have about the same effect.

Play some jazz/rock... LOL !!
opalchip
355 posts
 
Now, I'm not joking - and I hate to reveal my best-kept secrets - but what I use for break-in, because it contains virtually all the elements from jazz, rock, and classical with strong dynamics is '70's "orchestral" disco such as the Salsoul Orchestra.

It contains the full range of strings, strong bass, solo sax, synthesizer and guitar, and voice.

Though some people might prefer listening to pink noise instead :)
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