Do speaker cables need a burn in period?


I have heard some say that speaker cables do need a 'burn in', and some say that its totally BS.
What say you?


gawdbless

Showing 2 responses by danoroo

gawdbless said: "My Audioquest speaker cables were purchased used, so i am guessing that they are already broken in. So far, all the responses are in agreement that they do need time to settle down, whereas from what I have read elsewhere there were more nays than yays. I thought I would ask a proper hi-fi community the question. Thanks for all your replies."
Speaker wire burn-in in amplifier specific. So, unless the prior owner used the same make and model amp as you, the cables will act (and sound) like new.
Mitch2 said:
"Ok, just so I am clear, what if the prior owner did in fact use the same make and model amp but.......different speakers???"

Everything has to be the same for your special speaker wires to perform as if they are "burned in". Amp, speakers, vitamins for your power source, etc. They all must match or the wire will sound just like any other ole new wire. When shopping for oldĀ  speaker wires, be sure to ask the seller how the wires were burned in.