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Spendor D9.2 Run In

Just got new Spendor D9.2's, primarily because of the well regarded midrange, and wanted to know how long the run-in will take based on experience.  I generally don't play them loud, but when I do they seem to blare.  A bit concerning.  Also when played at moderate levels the mids sound tuned high.  What is the deal?  Thanks

alphonsodamato
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larry5729
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I personally found the these speakers to be a bit too bright.  

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curiousjim
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@alphonsodamato 

Give them a couple hundred hours. Speaker drivers do need to settle in. 
 

All the best.

alphonsodamato OP
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I'm thinking I might move them, aggressively.  We shall see.

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kingsleuy
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I have not purchased any "new" equipment in decades.  Back then my speaker break-in was done out of the box, connected to an old receiver in a closet.  Speakers place face to face with one speaker hooked in reverse polarity.  Receiver set to an FM music station, Mono mode and ran a bit higher than my regular listening setting.  After a couple days, I reverse the speaker polarities.  And run them another couple of days.  Reset the connections to proper polarities and in Stereo Mode another few days.   Took a few days to a week, but never was disappointed because of "break-in".  

 

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baylinor
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My PNB Montana XPS speakers reportedly take 450 hrs to break-in. Good thing I bought them used 🥴

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