Is it possible for amps to have a break in period? - Blu-ray Forum

got rice · 07-05-2009, 10:36 PM

Is this possible or a myth for break in?

For me, today my system had a little extra to it. I don't know what it is, but I have played a few different movies and they all have a stronger balance and DEPTH especially in the mid range to the entire front stage.

Would this be this amp or the speakers breaking in? I never really experinced this but, it is really cool. I've owned theSC-07 for about 7 weeks and the speakers for close to 3 months. I'm not being over excited and fanatical about my gear, just wondering what it is? All I know is it is a welcomed suprise.

I'm new to this can some of you chime in?

Grevlin · 07-05-2009, 10:39 PM

could the extra power have "broken in" your speakers for a second time... just wondering out loud.

got rice · 07-05-2009, 11:04 PM

so do you think its a speaker thing?

For movies the volume is usually around -10dB to -15dB, now at this level the sound is not so much louder, but fuller and deeper. I may have desribed my speakers as more dynamic and clear in previous posts, but there is a distinctive difference.

H9k_ · 07-05-2009, 11:08 PM

I know what you mean, i usualy figure it is the last piece of gear i put in. Would guess speakers getting used to new and better controlling amp.

Nice AV btw: Rickson by armbar :P

got rice · 07-05-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H9k_

I know what you mean, i usualy figure it is the last piece of gear i put in. Would guess speakers getting used to new and better controlling amp.

Nice AV btw: Rickson by armbar :P

Thanks.... Its by far the best cardio and hands on appliacation I've encountered. Unless of course there are multiple attackers, then you really use your cardio and run.

Do study with rickson? he actually was my Professors class mate in Brazil.

Big Daddy · 07-06-2009, 01:29 AM

Speakers, amplifiers, receivers, BD players, and cables do not need that much break-in time. For example, a subwoofer's spiders need less than an hour of break-in time and not hundreds of hours. However, your brain needs a lot of break-in time to adjust to the new sound and the thousands of dollars that you could have spent on your kids or spouse.

H9k_ · 07-06-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by got rice

Thanks.... Its by far the best cardio and hands on appliacation I've encountered. Unless of course there are multiple attackers, then you really use your cardio and run.

Do study with rickson? he actually was my Professors class mate in Brazil.

No i dont. It was just an old saying from back in the 90`s when Rickson was owning all with just his gjj.
Bet he got good grades then..or else! :P

Enjoy your new gear, sounds like you have mutch joy ahead. And remeber to trust your ears. History has shown us that Just cause some 1 currently cant measure or expalin something does not mean it is not there.

Edit: Post above made me lol

maybe some members here can help you out lol.

got rice · 07-05-2009, 11:15 PM

Okay I'm on the side that there is a break in period. Since I went with the Elite the sound has always had clarity that wasn't apparent with my other receiver, but just recently the fronstage has more depth especially with voices. this is the only word I can comeup with.

Did any of you experience a noticeable differnce, all the sudden?

H9k_ · 07-05-2009, 10:57 PM

Yes. You are not insane

All gear can i theory (and reality) have break in period but there is also a big factor that your ears are also broken in and you get used to the sound and start to notice stuff. Its a good mix of the above.

JJ · 07-05-2009, 11:03 PM

It took me around 10 months to get to my system's peak. And its probably not even done.

But it is a lot of psychoacoustics. Theres a debate as to whether its just your ears getting used to the sound, or your actual tech breaking in, as it were. Nobody really knows.

07-05-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Is it possible for amps to have a break in period? Is this possible or a myth for break in? For me, today my system had a little extra to it. I don't know what it is, but I have played a few different movies and they all have a stronger balance and DEPTH especially in the mid range to the entire front stage. Would this be this amp or the speakers breaking in? I never really experinced this but, it is really cool. I've owned theSC-07 for about 7 weeks and the speakers for close to 3 months. I'm not being over excited and fanatical about my gear, just wondering what it is? All I know is it is a welcomed suprise. I'm new to this can some of you chime in?

07-05-2009, 11:08 PM	#4
H9k_ Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vikingland	I know what you mean, i usualy figure it is the last piece of gear i put in. Would guess speakers getting used to new and better controlling amp. Nice AV btw: Rickson by armbar :P Last edited by H9k_; 07-05-2009 at 11:27 PM. Reason: Saku ftw

07-06-2009, 01:29 AM	#6
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Speakers, amplifiers, receivers, BD players, and cables do not need that much break-in time. For example, a subwoofer's spiders need less than an hour of break-in time and not hundreds of hours. However, your brain needs a lot of break-in time to adjust to the new sound and the thousands of dollars that you could have spent on your kids or spouse. Last edited by Big Daddy; 07-07-2009 at 12:10 AM.

07-05-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
H9k_ Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vikingland	Hearing things in head? :P Yes. You are not insane All gear can i theory (and reality) have break in period but there is also a big factor that your ears are also broken in and you get used to the sound and start to notice stuff. Its a good mix of the above. Last edited by H9k_; 07-05-2009 at 10:59 PM. Reason: cause..thats why :D

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07-05-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	could the extra power have "broken in" your speakers for a second time... just wondering out loud.

07-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	so do you think its a speaker thing? For movies the volume is usually around -10dB to -15dB, now at this level the sound is not so much louder, but fuller and deeper. I may have desribed my speakers as more dynamic and clear in previous posts, but there is a distinctive difference.

07-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#8
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Okay I'm on the side that there is a break in period. Since I went with the Elite the sound has always had clarity that wasn't apparent with my other receiver, but just recently the fronstage has more depth especially with voices. this is the only word I can comeup with. Did any of you experience a noticeable differnce, all the sudden?

07-05-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	It took me around 10 months to get to my system's peak. And its probably not even done. But it is a lot of psychoacoustics. Theres a debate as to whether its just your ears getting used to the sound, or your actual tech breaking in, as it were. Nobody really knows.

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