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New Magico Speaker Break-in Question

This afternoon, I received my new Magico A5s, which replaced Revel Studios that I have owned for more than 20 years. The A5s are definitely more clear, have superior imaging and provide at least equal soundstaging. The bass is tighter, but, with three 9" woofers, I am surprised that it doesn't go very deep at all (fortunately, I have two SVS SB17-Ultra subwoofers that will easily take care of that shortcoming).

However, there is one aspect of these A5's performance that I find a bit disquieting and the reason for this post. The treble in the 2KHz to 5KHz seems to be a little [what I'll call] shrieking; it is somewhat uncomfortable to listen to for an extended time. I know that this loudspeaker uses a beryllium tweeter, and I have never had a speaker before that employed one. Perhaps, its tonality is what I am reacting to .

And so, my question. I have read that it takes 250+ hours for the A5s to break-in and become the speaker that Mr. Wolf and his colleagues intended. As part of that break-in, will the tweeter also blossom and become easier to listen to? 

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sls883
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Do they break them in at the factory? Mine spent a week being broken in before they shipped them. It must make a difference or they wouldn't spend time doing it. 

I think I'd ask the dealer and/or Magico if you haven't already. 

I also wonder if the new speakers are more revealing than your old speakers. You've spent 20 years selecting gear and cables (I assume) that work with them. 

I think you'll get great sound. Might take more break in and tweaking. 

I'm also running subs. My speakers are rated pretty flat down to 28hz, but they don't move air like a sub will.  I suspect your speakers are the same. From what I've read, they prioritize tight bass. 

sls883
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Honest question... does a speaker such as the Magico create a harshness, or does it reproduce a harsh tone being sent to it with more clarity? I mean, do the drivers distort, etc and create the harshness?

My previous preamp sounded really good most of the time, but many songs sounded sibilant.  I blamed it on the recordings. When I was forced to get a new preamp, I still had excellent detail, but the sibilance was gone.  Upgrading my dac also helped. 

I'm not saying that this is the OP's problem.  I'm not familiar with his gear. 

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