Just a thought, were all the doors wide open when you listened initially?
Having the doors open will significantly alter the sound from a door or kick
panel speaker.
"Robert E. Watts" wrote in message
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Hi Gang !

Recently, I have installed a lot of speakers in cars, and couldn't help
but
notice that they seem to sound better "the next day".

Many sets of Pioneers, some Infinities, JBL's, Blaupunkt, Prestige ( yeah,
yeah, I know..), and a pair of Kenwoods.

The Kenwoods were the most glaring example. A pair of 6½" co-ax jobs in
front kick panels. They sounded so bad when I fired 'em up, I instantly
decided to change them. I was even checking to see if I had them wired
correctly. They were that bad. ( Couldn't figure out why the electronics
store was selling them on a " sidewalk sale" so cheap. Was just walking
by,
saw them, picked them up for *later* ) But, I didn't have time that day,
so
I left them on while I did the rear of the car. The next day, they sounded
pretty good. After installing caps, they are fine. Real clean. Just like I
expected. ( I took into account the full signal was going to them
originally )

Most of the speakers *seem* to sound better not only after a break in
period, but the "next day".

I have not noticed this phenomena in the past. At least to this degree.

Also, I have been "testing" some speakers in my basement shop, including
building some sub enclosures. They also sound better after some break in.

Now, I'm merely an automotive "audiophile hobbyist", not a pro. Maybe I
have
never noticed this before, but it has me intrigued. I do think that I have
the ability to discern "true sound", and have worn ear protection all my
life to protect this ( when necessary. Race tracks, using power tools,
lawn
mowing, etc. ).

Am I imagining this, or just late to the party ? Do speakers *change*
after
first use, and do they require breaking in?

Or do I require a prescription change ? ( sometimes that's fun too. )

By the way, none of these speakers were stressed to the limit in any way.
Well, maybe the Pioneer 10" subs. Maybe the 12" Kicker sub. Oh, maybe the
6X9 Pioneers. OK, most of 'em. :-) Gotta find the limit.....

Thanks

bobwatts
EartH

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