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speaker break-in, how loud?

I have a pair of B&W 602's that I have had for about 2 months now. When I was breaking them in and now when I listen I only play them a little louder than I would have the TV.(courtesy to neighbors)
Should I play them louder to truly break them in? Will they not be able to handle it a few years down the road if I do turn them up really loud?
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marakanetz
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Flex is right.
The break-in is mostly on the mechanical domain rather than contact or electric.
It's sort-of proccess of gettin' used to stress in the voice coil and diffusor mostly.
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marakanetz
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Surely you shouldn't drive your speakers to clipping.
I'd say to stay aware of initial "critical testing" for 50...60 hours.
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