Speaker shipping suggestions


Hi, I am newer convert to the audiophile hobby (and audiogon community) and am in the process of procuring (I love that word) my first floorstanders (is that even a word). Anyways, both myself and the seller are a little uncertain about the best ways to package/ship such speakers. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers.
smiia

Showing 1 response by jihley

The easiest way is to go to Mail Boxes or Kinko's and have them do it.

Or if you want to do it yourself:

Depending on the size and weight of the speakers, my suggestion is this: Remove spikes or feet if you can then wrap each speaker in plastic (trash bags will work) then put them in the factory boxes. If you don't have the boxes they should go into a sturdy carboard box with enough room to allow 3-4" of padding materiel to surround ALL sides of the speaker. No not use peanuts, use bubbble wrap & cardboard sandwitch in between or bubble wrap and that sheet pink home insualtion available in several thickness'.
The final box should feel solid with no movement inside and should be taped well. Make sure you insure the shipment and use either UPS or Fedex ground to ship. I've had the same results with both....mostly good too! Good luck.