Headphone burn-in isn’t a thing
This is one of audiophiles’ favorite myths. For headphones to provide optimum performance, it’s best first to play hours or even days of pink or white noise. The idea is that doing so helps break in the device’s drivers and makes them ideal for use.
SoundGuys tells us that this isn’t entirely false. They claim that headphone materials do lose their rigidity over time, making it easier for the elements inside to move faster and more efficiently. But that doesn’t happen in a couple of days. According to them, this is a long process, and even then, the difference is largely imperceptible. A few days-long burn-in, however, is a completely useless practice.
