Just got the A1 (break-in)?

[carter840]

Alright so I received my A1s a couple weeks ago, but after some AVR issues last night was the first time I got to try them out. They are being run as a Zone 2 (Denon 2310CI) in my bedroom. So far I haven't listened to them enough to make judgement, but since my primary speakers are Polk monitors in my main HT setup I don't think I'll be disappointed with these.

I was wondering what people recommend for break in. How many hours should I run these and at what volume to break them in, and is there any type of sound source that is best for breaking these in? I left them on today while I'm at the office tuned to a music radio station at a low volume, hopefully that wasn't a bad idea.

I'm excited to listen to them tonight, it was late last night by the time I had them set up.

Thanks

[gtpsuper24]

Few hours to get the tweeters broken in, not too loud. The woofers takes a few weeks but just listen to them like you normally would.

[Springpatcher]

Based on my experience with the A3's I'd give them at least 100 hours at a "normal to high" volume level but not too much. They should get better with use. Enjoy! :cool:

[carter840]

Thanks for the help. I guess I will just keep leaving them on, while I am at work for the next couple of days. I have to spend a lot of time with my Harmony remote too to ensure I get all my 2nd zone settings.

Also is there anyway to know how loud I can safely push a speaker? It's a questions I have always wondered, and although I don't think I would ever get close I was wondering if there is a method for determining this. I'm sure it is based someone on the amp in use.

[D'Argo]

Congratulations on the A1s. I agree with the rest of the folks. Break them in for at least a couple of weeks. Per the recommendation of BTJ, gtpsuper24 and the members here in the TAI forum, I crossed them over at 50 Hz (moderate volume) and ran them at full range (per BFT -> full range will be dependent on your amp). I did this after five days of on-and-off use (about 4-6 hours per day). I was able to get more bass and the splitgap midwoofers started loosing up (I took out the cover and saw them moving--I had to play some Hip Hop songs though).

Alright so I received my A1s a couple weeks ago, but after some AVR issues last night was the first time I got to try them out. They are being run as a Zone 2 (Denon 2310CI) in my bedroom. So far I haven't listened to them enough to make judgement, but since my primary speakers are Polk monitors in my main HT setup I don't think I'll be disappointed with these.

I was wondering what people recommend for break in. How many hours should I run these and at what volume to break them in, and is there any type of sound source that is best for breaking these in? I left them on today while I'm at the office tuned to a music radio station at a low volume, hopefully that wasn't a bad idea.

I'm excited to listen to them tonight, it was late last night by the time I had them set up.

Thanks

[gtpsuper24]

Thanks for the help. I guess I will just keep leaving them on, while I am at work for the next couple of days. I have to spend a lot of time with my Harmony remote too to ensure I get all my 2nd zone settings.

Also is there anyway to know how loud I can safely push a speaker? It's a questions I have always wondered, and although I don't think I would ever get close I was wondering if there is a method for determining this. I'm sure it is based someone on the amp in use.

Just get the tweeters some moderate play time for a few hours then just play them like you normally would and don't worry about breaking them in before you can enjoy them.

[carter840]

Hmm...
I'll have to see about adjusting the crossover frequency. Does anyone know if it is even possible to alter crossover frequency in a 2.0 zone 2 settup with a denon 2310Ci?