[o0paradox0o]

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/11/tnhyui-earphone-burn-in/
 
Not trying to star a flame war here but... This seems to be wayyyy off base.

 

[Sonido]

The article is mainly against burning in earphones because the drivers are much smaller and less room for change from burn-in. As quoted in article:
 
"This much is known: When it comes to the tiny balanced armatures used in many earphones, there’s just not the same potential for mechanical deviation. We’re talking about things the size of a baby’s tooth. And unlike the large drivers in over-the-ear headphones, there’s just not that much room for things to change."
 
You should probably edit your title to reflect such, and perhaps even move this to the portables forum.

 

[alan73]

Burn in worked with GR07 in my experience. May be the writer should try GR07 before dismissing burn in process entirely.

 

[Soundwave76]

No, in my opinion Wired is right. The burn-in is a real phenomena with some loudspeaker and headphone drivers. However 99% of people won't hear any difference. Now when there is a global boom in headphone sales, Wired raises this concern rightfully in my opinion, because this if anything REALLY confuses the ordinary buyer.