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speaker run-in

by kt511 Nov 4, 2006 3:44AM PST

i ve just installed a new home theater system(jbl northridge series speakers, outlaw subs and a denon 3505).i wanted to know if there is something called a speaker run-in where i keep my system running for few hours at a particular volume so that the speakers dont get damaged before i start using the system normally.

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NO BUT HERE IS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN
by stewart norrie Nov 4, 2006 6:15AM PST

sounds like a nice system You will notice that your new speakers will be a little tight at first usually they will sound very brite, just enjoy after awhile they will break in and should sound beautiful good luck steweeee

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Test cd's
by sirroundsound Nov 4, 2006 8:29AM PST

There are test CD's available with noise tones that could be played overnight to help break in speakers.
As Stewee mentioned, you can just play the system, after awhile they will break in. If they sound a little harsh at first, they should mellow after 50 - 100 hrs of use.

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YES THERE IS A BREAK-IN PERIOD FOR ALMOST ALL SPEAKERS.....
by Riverledge Nov 4, 2006 9:18AM PST

THE MAGNETIC COILS and the woofer gaskets need a little bit of time to condition them.

DO NOT CRANK up the amp, thinking that you can speed up the process!!! (You'll likely damage your brand new speakers.) 75 to 100 hours of normal listening habits should be adequate, as the others posts have indicated.

Best listening, river.

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Speaker Break-In Period
by RoadRunner6 Nov 4, 2006 9:34AM PST

Agree with everything above. I also use the FM tuner inter-station hiss (pink type noise...just disconnect the FM antenna to get this or tune between stations). I play this all night and when I am at work (yes Stewie some of us old farts still work) or just put FM music on and leave it on continously. Just low or medium volumes. No high volumes for the first 100-200 hours or so is best.

You've got some nice equipment there. Please come back when you have time and give us your review and opinions on your new system.

RR6

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thank u all
by kt511 Nov 4, 2006 2:41PM PST

thank you all for ur valuable advise and i ll definately post a reply as soon as i have my system up and running.

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