Jérôme Keller

Loudspeakers burn-in is the process of conditioning new loudspeakers to improve their sound quality and longevity. The importance of this process lies in the fact that new loudspeakers often have components that are not fully relaxed or broken in, leading to a stiff or unnatural sound.

Through burn-in, the diaphragm and suspension components in the speaker become more relaxed, which results in a smoother and more natural sound. Additionally, burn-in helps to identify any manufacturing defects or irregularities in the speaker, allowing them to be addressed before they become a problem.

Overall, burn-in is an important step in ensuring that your loudspeakers perform at their best and last as long as possible. By breaking in the speakers, you are setting the stage for optimal sound quality and performance over the lifetime of the speaker.

Both white noise and pink noise can be used to burn-in loudspeakers. The choice between white noise and pink noise comes down to personal preference and the type of speaker being burned-in.

White noise has equal energy per frequency and contains all audible frequencies, making it a good choice for breaking in all types of speakers.

Pink noise, on the other hand, has equal energy per octave and contains a more balanced distribution of frequencies, making it a good choice for breaking in speakers with a broader frequency response.

Ultimately, the choice between white noise and pink noise for burn-in will depend on personal preference and the type of speaker being burned-in. Both types of noise are effective for the burn-in process, so it's recommended to try both and see which works best for you.

Burning-in loudspeakers using white or pink noise involves playing the choosen noise through the speakers for an extended period of time in order to allow the speaker components to become relaxed and perform at their best.

Here's how to do it:

Step 1 - Obtain a track or generate it using an audio generator or dedicated software.

Step 2 - Set the volume level to a moderate level, avoiding any distortion or clipping.

Step 3 - Play the pink noise through the loudspeakers for a minimum of 50-100 hours, or until the sound quality stabilizes.

Step 4 - It's best to play white or pink noise at different volume levels to ensure full break-in of the speaker components.

Step 5 - After the break-in period, play music or other audio content to evaluate the performance of the loudspeakers.

Step 6 - If necessary, adjust the volume levels and speaker placement for optimal sound quality.

By following these steps, you can effectively burn-in your loudspeakers using pink or white noise, resulting in improved sound quality and longevity.

For your convenience, I’m adding a couple of YouTube videos containing high quality noise tracks here below: