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Speaker Break-in

A search brings up lots of good, past discussion on this subject, so I have a good idea how to go about this. I have new speakers coming next, the manufacturer says this: "You shouldn't need a break in period the surrounds are already very compliant," In turn, the dealer says this: "Yes, just about every speaker needs break-in, less so than other models as they don’t feature internal amplification, but they’ll still benefit from a couple hundred hours of break in" 

Speakers are Legacy Signature Se...Any thoughts?

 

 

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navyachts OP
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@stereo5 - I just ordered the Ayre Cardas System Enhancement Disc Ver. 1.2 before I saw your suggestion of the Isotek System Enhancement CD. It looks perform similar functions.

thespeakerdude
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The testing the vendor would do prior to shipping which likely includes a burn in test, i.e. play loud for a few hours to ensure no failures will do almost all break in. At moderate volume, there will be measurable changes for a few hours more but audible? That is questionable. People break in more than speakers. We adapt.

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@thespeakerdude +1

jl35
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My Vandersteen 3's improved significantly after 150 hours of break-in, didn't listen in between...have bought very few new speakers, so no other recent experiences...

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michaellent
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ZU speakers burn their product for 200+ hours at the factory before you even see them. They still need a little burning, but they were fantastic when I got them.

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