As a new Magnepans 1.7i owner, I’m in the break-in period. Really working that mylar membrane requires power, meaning loud listening. I can tolerate loud music only for a short period. So, I decided to push membranes with a very low frequency signal, where dipole baffle is acoustically in short circuit (+ human hearing is insensitive) and doesn’t produce any sound, even at high power. Using signal generator at 1 to 5 Hz, loudspeakers are pushed with continuous power. I can clearly see mylar membrane excursion.
My question to experienced owners is whether there is anything bad in that method. I’m using only 25 Wrms, but that is 10 times more than I need on average for listening. It should speed up break-in for low frequencies, compared to music listening.
My question to experienced owners is whether there is anything bad in that method. I’m using only 25 Wrms, but that is 10 times more than I need on average for listening. It should speed up break-in for low frequencies, compared to music listening.
I wouldn't bother at all for any ordinary loudspeakers. However, Magnepans do require break-in and are lacking in LF response at the beginning.
I wouldn't recommend doing it either. Manufacturers sometimes advise against playing too loudly in the initial few days and weeks, though if the company recommends it then by all means go for it. If you absolutely want to do it DIY style, I'd suggest some audio in the 100-400hz range at a low-regular volume.
Well, all advices I would usually agree with 👍, except:
all Magnepan owners agree that they change sound after minimum 100 – 200 hours of break-in. I listen on low levels/power, so there is a very low strain/break-in effect. That’s why I tried with described procedure. Five hours on continuous 25 W was done and I will stop there.
all Magnepan owners agree that they change sound after minimum 100 – 200 hours of break-in. I listen on low levels/power, so there is a very low strain/break-in effect. That’s why I tried with described procedure. Five hours on continuous 25 W was done and I will stop there.
Mind you, 25 W on Magnepans is laughable power. They suck several hundred W no problems.
Yes, that’s how it would be. I have an adequate sub devoid of any box coloration (KEF KC62).
Although I've several tracks specifically designed for that (XLO, and others) I believe the best break-in is the one with music, playing at a reasonable volume.
That is on music. Be careful with a continuous waveform.
Ed
I was. Active bass area foil was only 1.5° C warmer than inactive part.