Jnesses
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I just ordered the d2000 and re0. Is burn in necessary? Or can I burn in the 'phones by just regularly listening to them?
Burn in necessary?
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Either way, they'll change if you believe in burn-in.
Listening would be slower.
Ian
Listening would be slower.
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Just listen. Skip the ritual and ceremony.
I've never deliberately "broken in" headphones and am not any worse off. I've enjoyed my headphones from day one.
I've taken my headphones to a few meets and no one has ever suggested that there was improper or incomplete "burn in" for them.
I've never deliberately "broken in" headphones and am not any worse off. I've enjoyed my headphones from day one.
I've taken my headphones to a few meets and no one has ever suggested that there was improper or incomplete "burn in" for them.
VALIENTE
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Jnesses, I think you should opt for the second one. "burn in the 'phones by just regularly listening to them"
That's what I did with my Grado SR60. I was able to tell the sound differences from day 1 up to day 100 or more. And I enjoy paying attention to the details of the sound it added day by day. The sound quality is exponentially increasing.
Welcome to the world of "burn-in" of headphones.
| Originally Posted by Jnesses /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just ordered the d2000 and re0. Is burn in necessary? Or can I burn in the 'phones by just regularly listening to them? |
Jnesses, I think you should opt for the second one. "burn in the 'phones by just regularly listening to them"
That's what I did with my Grado SR60. I was able to tell the sound differences from day 1 up to day 100 or more. And I enjoy paying attention to the details of the sound it added day by day. The sound quality is exponentially increasing.
Welcome to the world of "burn-in" of headphones.
MomijiTMO
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+1. Just listen and if there is a change, hooray. Whether that's burn in or your brain changing or both is irrelevant in the end.
| Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just listen. Skip the ritual and ceremony. I've never deliberately "broken in" headphones and am not any worse off. I've enjoyed my headphones from day one. |
+1. Just listen and if there is a change, hooray. Whether that's burn in or your brain changing or both is irrelevant in the end.
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Burn in does make that different but if you dont serious just listen is a good way to enjoy your new headphone.
But again Burn-in does make that improvement..
Just IMO and my experience
Enjoy
But again Burn-in does make that improvement..
Just IMO and my experience
Enjoy
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Wisdom, IMO.
| Originally Posted by MomijiTMO /img/forum/go_quote.gif +1. Just listen and if there is a change, hooray. Whether that's burn in or your brain changing or both is irrelevant in the end. |
Wisdom, IMO.
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Burn in necessary for AKG's and Ultrasones (gold and titanium drivers).
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Just listen to and enjoy them!
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Obligatory link. All under the motto of "please read before posting". And I agree with the others: just listen to them.
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I bow at the feet of one with such great ears.
| Originally Posted by VALIENTE /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's what I did with my Grado SR60. I was able to tell the sound differences from day 1 up to day 100 or more. And I enjoy paying attention to the details of the sound it added day by day. The sound quality is exponentially increasing. |
I bow at the feet of one with such great ears.
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When I had my D5000's they sounded great from day one. I'd recommend just using them and enjoying them. Don't hang on to the distracting thought that you're missing something by listening to them straight away. If you think so, then your preoccupation with it will make you miss something.
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I bought some AKG K702 and Beyer DT880 within a few days of each other.
I compared them to my Senn HD650 & HD600.
Both K702 & DT880 were shrill and totally lacking bass.
I let the burn in for about 80 hours before testing them again.
Most of the shrillness had disappeared on both cans.
After about 100 hours they were much better. Trebly, but not shrill. The bass had improved remarkably, but naturally not to the Senn's level.
I still have them both, but if I didn't expect them to change I firstly would never have bought them. And secondly I would have either returned them or sold them off after the first listen.
I compared them to my Senn HD650 & HD600.
Both K702 & DT880 were shrill and totally lacking bass.
I let the burn in for about 80 hours before testing them again.
Most of the shrillness had disappeared on both cans.
After about 100 hours they were much better. Trebly, but not shrill. The bass had improved remarkably, but naturally not to the Senn's level.
I still have them both, but if I didn't expect them to change I firstly would never have bought them. And secondly I would have either returned them or sold them off after the first listen.
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I was very close to purchasing an AKG 702. My main concern with it is the bass response. I had enjoyed my HD650's and then got Denons. The bassy Denon presentation has been more to my liking, though the Grado sound made for a better compromise. The Ed8 sound has been the most enjoyable for me so far and there's no doubt that its bass presentation has a lot to do with it. My interest in the AKG 702 has all but disappeared now. Not unless I got a chance to hear them first and that's very unlikely.
| Originally Posted by wink /img/forum/go_quote.gif I bought some AKG K702 and Beyer DT880 within a few days of each other. I compared them to my Senn HD650 & HD600. Both K702 & DT880 were shrill and totally lacking bass. I let the burn in for about 80 hours before testing them again. Most of the shrillness had disappeared on both cans. After about 100 hours they were much better. Trebly, but not shrill. The bass had improved remarkably, but naturally not to the Senn's level. I still have them both, but if I didn't expect them to change I firstly would never have bought them. And secondly I would have either returned them or sold them off after the first listen. |
I was very close to purchasing an AKG 702. My main concern with it is the bass response. I had enjoyed my HD650's and then got Denons. The bassy Denon presentation has been more to my liking, though the Grado sound made for a better compromise. The Ed8 sound has been the most enjoyable for me so far and there's no doubt that its bass presentation has a lot to do with it. My interest in the AKG 702 has all but disappeared now. Not unless I got a chance to hear them first and that's very unlikely.
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