Max. dB level at break in w/ VR4jr

"To break in woofers a little faster try using a Dixie cup centered over the dust cap to press GENTLY on the woofers about ten times. Be very careful not to make any off-axis movements."

What is this supposed to due, loosen up the surrounds? Sounds scary.

"try using a Dixie cup centered over the dust cap"

yeah, don't do that.

They sound good now? Just listen and enjoy. Filling in the weight chamber with lead/sand and getting them positioned correctly will do more than break in.

I think I mentioned during one of our conversations that I played my GenIII's loud enough during the first 100 hrs. that I couldn't stand to be in the same room with them & not because they were so loud, rather they just sounded so bad. I would guess in the mid 90 dB range & now 3 yrs. later they can play 105 comfortably at the listening position w/o any problem whatsoever. I would think the same set of rules apply to the jr's too. You can always call out there & talk to them about it.

Once I got past those first 100 hrs, I just did what I do now-sometimes I play it loud, other times at the lowest audible level.

My listening position is 10' from ea. spkr

Placing a Dixie cup on the woofer and pressing several times does loosen the woofer surrounds a little. THis was advice I got from a well respected speaker designer who has built speakers since before I was born. And it does work (a little). Like everything else it is unecessary to do anything more than normal listening to break equipment in.