Proper break-in?

[Sguirrelfeather]

So, I've read a bit about people saying subs change in sound after they break-in. My question is if there is an actual break-in procedure for subs, or is this just a generic term for when the materials loosen up a bit?

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[Massive spl]

U can free air a woofer at 20hz and loosen the spiders, Just play the woofer to break it in.

 

[The Camry]

So, I've read a bit about people saying subs change in sound after they break-in. My question is if there is an actual break-in procedure for subs, or is this just a generic term for when the materials loosen up a bit?

Well for one, some companies will break in your sub before you ever get it or atleast stress test it at high volume/ power so its not like you need to take it easy from the start.

For two, all speakers sound different after break in, from subs to tweeters. No there is no break in procedure. Just play it. If you want to be nice, give it a minute and slowly crank the volume up. Its more of a, this makes me feel better to be nice to it for a second rather than logic.

 

[lovinloudbass 10+ year member]

It's mostly a generic saying,I beat my subs like Chris Brown beats a wh0re when they come out of the shipping box. But yes they change sound as the suspension loosens up.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

some suspensions are much stiffer orginally with no play becasue they are coated with a type of resin that helps strengthen them. ive never seen a speaker get damaged from not breaking it in..

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Ive never understood the whole break in period thing. I buy them install them and beat the hell out of them lol Never an issue

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

You don't have to break in a sub by using less power when you first install them.

After the suspension loosens up, the parameters will shift though, and it is considered "broken in"

 

[Sguirrelfeather]

Cool, thanks guys!