Good news...functionally, they're fine. Bad news...they were improperly packed and have the following cabinet damage: two crushed MDF corners (one knocked off to a depth of about one-half inch), one rippled corner, one deep, narrow gouge, and one ding on the front edge veneer.
If these were made of plywood I could just take my razor saw and excise the damaged layers and replace and re-veneer. I've never dealt with crushed MDF before, though. I think I can just putty the gouge and put veneer over it. But the crushed/broken corners are another matter.
Oh yeah, I am pursuing the seller.I e-mailed him with pix last night. I gave him specific packing instructions-that he acknolwedged in writing- and paid handsomely for the shipping. He claims his shipper disregarded his instructions and he's contacting them today.
Also, is it safe to Febreeze the grills (off the boxes, of course?) These had been in a smoking home.
Any advice welcomed. OTOH, my S.O. had never heard any Klipsch products before and was very surprised at what wide dynamic range can do for fidelity.
Kinda made us want to sit up all night and re-play our fave disks!
thanks!