Spendor D9.2 Run In


Just got new Spendor D9.2's, primarily because of the well regarded midrange, and wanted to know how long the run-in will take based on experience.  I generally don't play them loud, but when I do they seem to blare.  A bit concerning.  Also when played at moderate levels the mids sound tuned high.  What is the deal?  Thanks

alphonsodamato

All new speakers take a few hours/days for the woofers to break in, but it shouldn't take that long.  Play some music with strong bass at moderate levels and let them stretch a bit.  Donald Fagan "Morph the Cat" is good.  Cassandra Wilson "Blue" is good as well.  Spendors are not forward speakers, so if they sound harsh after a week or two, it's something else in the chain.  I assume you bought without audition?  It's an occupational hazard in the modern hifi buying experience.  But I think they'll end up sounding more balanced after a few days.  

I have McIntosh components: C2700, MC275.  I felt sure they would act to mellow the sound.

Congratulations on your purchase. I have not heard them… most speakers at least a hundred hours. Typically most speakers are trebly and have wooly or flabby bass… don’t panic.

Nothing worse than mixed feelings about a new purchase. 

If you put some photos of your system under your user ID we might be able to identify some other possible factors.