I think you are addicted to music maybe? But from what I gather, the headphones you mention (LCD3? are very high quality so maybe they are to blame for your addiction too?
But honestly, I love listening to music, if not on a lesser time scale than you but since joining Head-Fi I'm listening to more and more new music
Can I ask you though, what types of music do you listen to all day, any favourite tracks?
I use them for more than just music. I watch movies and shows, and play games. I just built a new gaming PC.
I listen to a bit of everything, and a list of all my favorites is a bit beyond the scope of this thread. Most of my favorites come from 90s hip-hop, trip-hop, and alt-rock, but I'm also a big fan of roots reggae, blues-rock, and modern EDM.
On topic though: Over these years, the things that affected my sound most are EQ, mood, and learning to listen. I haven't noticed any changes from the gear itself, despite new cables, drivers (one driver failed about 2 years in), amps and DACs, and pad wear. The thing about burn-in is, even if audible changes do exist, they occur over such a long period of time that we couldn't hope to recognize it.
I think you have me confused with Stereodude. I don't believe I owe you an apology for explaining the posting standards for the Sound Science subforum.
Nor do I believe Stereodude does for the same reason.
Because "burn-in" is beneficial to sellers and manufacturers.
I bought a pair of JVC HA-S680 based on some recommendations here. I thought they sounded terrible. I was told I needed to break them in. The thread on the forum stresses how they change dramatically over "break-in". I put 200 hours on them at generous SPLs and sure enough they still sound terrible.
Maybe it's the case that unless the headphone manufacturer specifically states that an advised burn in time and process is required, then if not, then doing so is unnecessary?
Maybe it's the case that unless the headphone manufacturer specifically states that an advised burn in time and process is required, then if not, then doing so is unnecessary?
If a manufacture suggests "burn in" makes a difference then I woild challenge them to provide proof. Scientific measurable prof that can not be disputed.
Problem is they can't provide that proof. Anyone care to guess why?
Since this is the sound science forum, it is better that threads like this being moved to a "less technical" part of head-fi. Just to avoid never ending arguments like these..
Some people does not believe burn-ins, cables, etc. But some others do.. Maybe not many members have the technical expertise required here but still I really hoped that those who is not technically-savy not being trashed here.
Just my 2 cents, I respect everyone's opinion and I'm learning everyday here
I'm very ok with opinions in sound science. as long as we all keep in mind that an opinion is factual only in the eyes of the person giving it.
when we try to come up with facts here, we hope they are facts that can be replicated and don't depend on how much a person believes in it. I guess that's the point of science in general.
the problems above aren't about reality or technical arguments, they're about egos. changing the forum section won't change egos.
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