Speaker Burn-In Tips

[reignofchaos]

Err meant the amplitude of the higher frequencies will be lower than bass. Sorry about the typo.

 

[malvai]

Thanks Malvai. This is new stuff for me.
Guess I will never have speaker burn in problem in my life ;)
Regards

Be brave buddy. Buy a good set and bring the burn - in prob home!

Will pray that you have these kinda problems soon!

 

[marsilians]

NEVER EVER USE white noise as that can actually burn your tweeter out. White noise has a flat power spectral density which basically means that the amplitude of the low frequencies is almost the same as high frequencies. ....

Shouldn't it be OK under low or reasonable volume levels? I can understand the cause for damage to speakers at higher volumes because of its inherent nature.

 

[reignofchaos]

Shouldn't it be OK under low or reasonable volume levels? I can understand the cause for damage to speakers at higher volumes because of its inherent nature.

The whole point of speaker break in is to play at moderately loud volumes so that the driver loosens up and is able to move freely. Playing at low volume would take way longer to achieve the same.

 

[malvai]

The whole point of speaker break in is to play at moderately loud volumes so that the driver loosens up and is able to move freely. Playing at low volume would take way longer to achieve the same.

Exactly boys!

It HAS TO BE PLAYED AT MODERATELY LOUD VOLUMES. Preferably over extended periods of time. BTW, my ISOTEK CD has arrived! Now the next 800 hrs or so will be dedicated burn in between the Isotek Track 2 and some of real listening in the evenings!

 

[prem]

Hi Malvai


With the Isotek cd you do not need 800 hrs. 90-100 hrs is more than enough. I own an Isotek cd so i am speaking from personal experience.

 

[malvai]

@Prem! that means it will be pure goodness for me sooner than I had expected! party time!

 

[prem]

Yes Malvai. You will have to get out the beers and the tikkas way sooner than you would have thought. After about 96 hrs of Isotek, play normal music for about 6-8 hrs before doing any critical listening

 

[malvai]

Yes Malvai. You will have to get out the beers and the tikkas way sooner than you would have thought. After about 96 hrs of Isotek, play normal music for about 6-8 hrs before doing any critical listening

Super!

Prem, what are you driving the rethms with? I have never heard the rethm speakers. but heard a lot about 'em.

 

[prem]

Hi Malvai

I am driving my Rethms with their custom designed SET integrated amp. My new upgraded Rethm Saadhanas will be coming end of next week. I have sold my existing Saadhanas. Come over sometime mid May. You can have a listen to the Saadhanas.

 

[malvai]

Hi Malvai

I am driving my Rethms with their custom designed SET integrated amp. My new upgraded Rethm Saadhanas will be coming end of next week. I have sold my existing Saadhanas. Come over sometime mid May. You can have a listen to the Saadhanas.

would love to do that!

 

[prem]

Hi Malvai, will keep you posted. Look forward to catching up with you

 

[marsilians]

The whole point of speaker break in is to play at moderately loud volumes so that the driver loosens up and is able to move freely. Playing at low volume would take way longer to achieve the same.

Exactly boys!

It HAS TO BE PLAYED AT MODERATELY LOUD VOLUMES. Preferably over extended periods of time. BTW, my ISOTEK CD has arrived! Now the next 800 hrs or so will be dedicated burn in between the Isotek Track 2 and some of real listening in the evenings!

Sorry I did not quantise the volume in my note. I meant, if one does not play at ear splitting levels then it should be OK to use white noise. While I do understand the concept of potential damage to speakers theoritically, I have not seen one in all my years of working with audio gear. (relatively less ~9). Hence the question.

 

[theironhorse]

stupid question... but how bout the logitech z-5500 burn-in time and where to get those isotek tracks from..

 

[malvai]

stupid question... but how bout the logitech z-5500 burn-in time and where to get those isotek tracks from..

dunno about the logitech....
Isotek can be bought over the net...
follow this link:
IsoTek Systems

 

[suri]

@an average of 10 hrs a night, you'll be burining-in for about 300 hrs a month. In roughly 1 month you can burn in Dali, Quad or Monitor Audio. In 2 months the tougher speakers like Canton etc. In 3 months the B&W's, Thiels and Dynaudios!

hi malvai - just a thought - -

but then, would we not be better off buying 2 or 3 year used B&W/Thiel loudspeaker? - that way the previous owner would have done all the work and we end up getting his/her labour free - and also the speaker for cheaper than new.

regds

 

[malvai]

hi malvai - just a thought - -

but then, would we not be better off buying 2 or 3 year used B&W/Thiel loudspeaker? - that way the previous owner would have done all the work and we end up getting his/her labour free - and also the speaker for cheaper than new.

regds

Absolutely right!

In fact I advocate buying pre-owned speakers whole heartedly! Albeit, if you know its owners and how they've handled it... Sometimes one finds that the owners really misuse their speakers.
But if its someone like a Dinyar or Me!!! I'd buy from them with my eyes shut!

 

[denom]

Absolutely right!

In fact I advocate buying pre-owned speakers whole heartedly! Albeit, if you know its owners and how they've handled it... Sometimes one finds that the owners really misuse their speakers.
But if its someone like a Dinyar or Me!!! I'd buy from them with my eyes shut!

In that case, I shall wait for you to sell your speakers

 

[gobble]

Curious - but how does one abuse speakers? I would love to know.

PS: Here is the aftermath of a failed speaker burn-in test

Cheers

 

[denom]

Curious - but how does one abuse speakers? I would love to know.

PS: Here is the aftermath of a failed speaker burn-in test

Cheers

Hope it (the speaker) was 1 of those local thugs AKA a politician hyeah: