Earphones...burning...Confused

[raksrules]

I saw quiet a few threads regarding earphones and everywhere people have mentioned about burning it. I know it does not mean in its literal sense, but would like to know what the tern BURNING means when it comes to earphones and what it finally yields ?? :huh:

 

[gforce]

Not burning but rather "burn in". That's the process of letting the diaphragms in each ear bud/enclosure loosen up to the final design point where the acoustic qualities become much better. A newly manufactured pair of headphones don't sound as well as ones that have been used for some time. Burn in or playing them continuously loosens up the diaphragms inside them.

It's similar to "breaking in" your new pair of running shoes. You never go for a marathon in a new pair.

 

[logistopath]

I guess this should answer most of your doubts:

Headphone 'Burn In' FAQ - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[thetechmind]

compare it with "running-in" when compared it with automobiles

 

[gforce]

compare it with "running-in" when compared it with automobiles

You don't "run in" an engine; you "break in" for the specified kilometers/miles as mentioned in the user manual.

 

[raksrules]

Thanks for the clarification guys...i have been burning my EP630 for the past 1.5 Years

 

[low_bass_makker]

It is like breaking up of the glue used in making of the driver

 

[vb86]

its like.... ok, i dont wanna go too far..

 

[4m!7]

i ve just bought a pair of creative ep-630 via KMD .. .. how much time do they take to Burn-in?

 

[nukeu666]

burn in usually takes 50-100 hours depending on which earphones they are

a preferred way to do it is to download a sample of 'pink noise' and keep it running overnight for a few nights at medium volume

Download Noise

 

[sato1986]

Its simple re, jst follow these steps n ur earphones will get burned in:

1. Go to the Kitchen

2. Pick up Tongs

3. Pick the earphones up with those Tongs

4. Ignite the stove

5. Burn the earphones for 2-3min

Ur earphones will sound crazy like never before! :hap2:

Dont try this at home

 

[vb86]

^^ use low flame

 

[4m!7]

Its simple re, jst follow these steps n ur earphones will get burned in:

1. Go to the Kitchen
2. Pick up Tongs
3. Pick the earphones up with those Tongs
4. Ignite the stove
5. Burn the earphones for 2-3min

Ur earphones will sound crazy like never before! :hap2:

Dont try this at home

will tht work on my ep-630's?:ashamed:

 

[kippu]

only if they are white in color ... black ones are pre burnt

 

[chiron]

lol... i'd be willing to experiment with my ep-630s considering how they sound

 

[thetechmind]

You don't "run in" an engine; you "break in" for the specified kilometers/miles as mentioned in the user manual.

ive never heard of this term...the only known terms to me are "run-in period" and "Driving-in" period.......