[jman66]

Since recently becoming an owner of Maxhemps, I've been reading this forum to learn more.
I came across this post from 2006:  http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=32129.0

What caught my interest are the statements made regarding the need to frequently "exercise" the driver.
I'm not sure if this was a blanket statement or just pertinent to Fostex but with the current Hemp drivers, is this still relevant?

Thanks.

-jim

[Louis O]

Hi jman66 
 
 
Thanks and I do agree. If the speakers are left unplayed for a good amount of time they would need a little breaking in. Not near as much as when they are new.

This applies to all Single drivers I've worked with.

Thanks,
Louis

[tmarshl]

I would have to agree.  I have been away for several weeks, and the first SACD I played this morning sounded absolutely terrible, thin and lacking in dynamics.

Several CDs later and I am delighted!  That great Omega/RWA sound is back. 

[rajacat]

I feel that, every now and then, the Hemps need to be played at VERY high volume for periodic conditioning. A case in point. Recently I had some friends over to show off my system. I normally listen at very moderate levels but since my friends wanted to listen at high levels, I really gave the Hemp dipoles a workout playing some electric blues at really high volume. It might be my imagination but the following day I resumed my normal listening habits and I noticed that there was a slight overall improvement in sound quality. Perhaps this is akin to yoga in which you stretch beyond your normal limits so that eventually your maximum limit is increased. On the other hand, maybe I never did give the Hemps the really intensive break-in that they require for the very best performance.

-Roy