buildinggam Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Good morning everyone, I just pulled the trigger and bought an Orion xtr1500.1d and since this will be my first new amp in around twelve years I had two questions. 1. Do amps need a break in period like subs do and if so what should I do to break in this amp? 2. Do any of the members here know of any places around the San Carlos, San Mateo area that they trust for tuning an amp? I have a dmm but want to actually get it professionally done so I know it's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ten8 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I've never heard of amps needing a break in period. As far as shops near you that tune correctly, you could try calling a hand full and ask how they tune. I did that a few years back with no luck. All did by ear, shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Ya never heard about breaking in amps either. It's really hard to find shops that tune any other way besides ear. If you don't mind traveling a bit there's a shop here in Vacaville that mainly focus on SQ builds and I know for a fact tune properly. As in using an rta and stuff. http://audio-xperts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineNut Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Take a look around the area, some times you will find a open parking lot where you can do such tuning and not get yelled at, I myself use a old K-Mart parking lot 73456w9vbwevsdb sodtbsorutnvsd sdtuspdun sd d f gsdfiusd gdf n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildinggam Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yeah, i wasn't sure about breaking in an amp but I know subs do need it so I thought I'd ask. Because Google gives endless debates on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Showers Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Depending on the topology of the amplifier, some break in periods can lead to better sound. On a class D amplifier, like most subwoofer amps, there is not much break in. On class A or A/B amplifiers I have noticed them to sound better over time. Just a little insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markous Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Would that be the amp itself "breaking in" or the speakers "loosening up" after being driven by the amp that would make the sound better? '07 Ford Ranger - DM-608 I E700.4 I SA-CX6.5 v2 I SAZ-1500D 15th (x2) I Zv6 12" D1 I SB500-34 I JP40 I On 5/21/2015 at 7:07 PM, boom50cal said: of course he gives no fucks. it's a ford ranger. only bad mother fuckers drive ford rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Meh. I dont even care for driver break in. Board break in? Pass... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Break in for subs is a real thing, you just do anything other than use them as your normally would. You don’t have to go easy on them, play them free air, or anything else other than put them in anf go. I haven’t heard of breaking in amps but I have no idea why it would be different for them. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Showers Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 10 hours ago, Markous said: Would that be the amp itself "breaking in" or the speakers "loosening up" after being driven by the amp that would make the sound better? Well breaking in a speaker is generally the break in period or loosing of the suspension. Depending on the components used this is quick or slow so to speak. Amplifiers on the other hand depending on the components used generally the break in allows for a lower noise floor and higher measure sound quality to some. Most won't even notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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