Ruahrc
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So as impossible as it sounds, there was a lengthy period of time (I'd say 8 months to a year) in which I did not give my beloved Etys (ER-4P) any use. And I mean I probably used them for maybe 10-20 minutes total during that entire time.
I was wondering, after being in "storage" for so long, have they come by any ill-effects? Should I be replacing the earwax filter on it, despite it not having been used?
Also though, I am curious as to whether or not having headphones sit unused for extended periods of time introduces "un-burn-in" or "reverse-burn-in" whereas the drivers stiffen up from lack of use such that they resemble factory-new, unused headphones. Do they need to be "burned in" again or will I notice a change in the sound characteristic as they get used more and more, or will I not notice any change because once you do the initial "burn-in" they stay that way forever, regardless of usage habits.
I am asking because I gave them a listen recently (came across some good music and had to bust out the big guns
) and am curious as to whether or not I am just unaccustomed to the very fine and detailed sound of the Etys or if I am hearing reverse-burn-in.
Ruahrc
I was wondering, after being in "storage" for so long, have they come by any ill-effects? Should I be replacing the earwax filter on it, despite it not having been used?
Also though, I am curious as to whether or not having headphones sit unused for extended periods of time introduces "un-burn-in" or "reverse-burn-in" whereas the drivers stiffen up from lack of use such that they resemble factory-new, unused headphones. Do they need to be "burned in" again or will I notice a change in the sound characteristic as they get used more and more, or will I not notice any change because once you do the initial "burn-in" they stay that way forever, regardless of usage habits.
I am asking because I gave them a listen recently (came across some good music and had to bust out the big guns
Ruahrc