AlmostGod Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Heya everyone! I'm getting my RF7's at the end of may, and I just wanted to get some info on how to burn them in. I've had new speakers before but I haven't really paid attention to burning them in. I plan on letting them play as long as possible even when I'm not in the house. I know the debate about burning in speakers and I've never been able to test it out, so I'd like to do it just in case haha. Any tips? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Place fronts as close together as you can to minimize noise and exercise them with good bass to loosen up the spider and surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 hours ago, pzannucci said: Place fronts as close together as you can to minimize noise and exercise them with good bass to loosen up the spider and surrounds. You can wire one out of phase while doing this to minimize noise as well. Personally I'd just hook them up and listen to them. They'll break in on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: You can wire one out of phase while doing this to minimize noise as well. Personally I'd just hook them up and listen to them. They'll break in on their own. DOH.... Yes, I forgot that VERY important item, out of phase. Too early in the morning. Definitely break them in if new. If you don't, just be aware that they will likely lack bass and sound screechy. Just don't be tainted by the first listens if you don't do some initial break in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Personally I'd just hook them up and listen to them. They'll break in on their own. Yep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostGod Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: You can wire one out of phase while doing this to minimize noise as well. Personally I'd just hook them up and listen to them. They'll break in on their own. I'll definitely be listening, but when not in the room I'll let them play. Is the out of phase part optional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Out of phase is optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 minute ago, CECAA850 said: Out of phase is optional. I think if I ever change my forum name OutOfPhase is what I would go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 minute ago, wvu80 said: I think if I ever change my forum name OutOfPhase is what I would go for. Jim would be Resistance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Jim would be Resistance. No, it would be "RESIST", but that's not allowed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: No, it would be "RESIST", but that's not allowed.... OK, I got this. Check for my new thread on Forum names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: No, it would be "RESIST", but that's not allowed.... May as well be. You know resistance is futile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, T2K said: May as well be. You know resistance is futile. Cool. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 When I was given a pair of old KG 5.2s that had never been used, I broke them in by playing video games and music with my sub off and bass tone control all the way up. Sounded a bit whumpy, but it did accelerate the process. In my experience (my only other pair that was bought new was my old Synergy F-20s) Klipsch speakers sound pretty rough before break-in so be sure to be patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostGod Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, chriswhotakesphotos said: When I was given a pair of old KG 5.2s that had never been used, I broke them in by playing video games and music with my sub off and bass tone control all the way up. Sounded a bit whumpy, but it did accelerate the process. In my experience (my only other pair that was bought new was my old Synergy F-20s) Klipsch speakers sound pretty rough before break-in so be sure to be patient! How long would this break in take? 100 hours? Edit: At what volume should I break them in if I'm not listening to them, normal listening levels or louder? Edited May 3, 2017 by AlmostGod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 21 hours ago, wvu80 said: Cool. I like it! I'm guessing you're not a big Star Trek fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 6:26 AM, AlmostGod said: Heya everyone! I'm getting my RF7's at the end of may, and I just wanted to get some info on how to burn them in. I've had new speakers before but I haven't really paid attention to burning them in. Repeat this process and you will be happy. There is no need to burn them in. The suspension will loosen up with normal use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostGod Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 21 hours ago, derrickdj1 said: Repeat this process and you will be happy. There is no need to burn them in. The suspension will loosen up with normal use. Okay thanks! Can I crank them up a little when I first get them, will probably be getting them tomorrow!! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs1670 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Just play them no need to overthink this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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