Break In Failed

I wouldn’t worry excessively. Most folks have speakers for a decade or more. I would just play them 24 x 7 at a volume that doesn’t bother anyone.

Yes, muffling them, and running them out of phase can maybe reduce the breakin a little. Maybe I am too laid back, but, within a month they should be in good shape, you can experience the stages of breakin and hopefully you will be enjoying them along the way..

I have broken in dozens of devices. The more you experience it the more you learn. I would look at this as an opportunity to learn… it’s more fu. That way.

I appreciate your positive approach to this experience. Thanks @ghdprentice 

Break-in is exaggerated.  You will turn them on and they will sound 98% in the first 10 minutes.  People write theses over the last 2%.   This is exacerbated by manufacturers talking customers into listening a while before sending things back.

Jerry

If they do not sound great in 20 minutes, send em back.

Agree, difference in performance after break in is minimal and often overblown here by folks experiencing buyers remorse and/or their ears adjusting to a component change. Most significant change happens within 50 hours, after that minimal improvement. When I play golf I like to walk the course. It takes longer and requires more effort but I get to experience the way the course unfolds as I get closer to my ball. Same here—enjoy the slight incremental improvements that break in can bring and get to know your speakers the way you watch a child grow into an adult. As is often said here—enjoy the journey!