DizRotus Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 EDIT: 3/13/18 Since originally starting this thread, I received a pair of KP-201s that were well packed, as well as a pair of H2s that were not. Photos and details to be posted deeper in thread. The Heresy pair recently "won" on eBay were packed spectacularly. They made the trip from California to Michigan in excellent condition. The eBay seller used virgin dish packs and generous amounts of Styrofoam and shrink wrap. Notice the Styrofoam corner protectors. These battle worn speakers weren't packed any better when they left Hope decades ago. This guy knows how to ship speakers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 @DizRotusI have someone asking me to ship Heresy IIs. Do you know the final size and weight of each box Neil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 i know the weight is between 45 and 50 lbs. packed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 That packing job looks proper... unlike that came wrapped in two layers of bubble wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, USNRET said: @DizRotusI have someone asking me to ship Heresy IIs. Do you know the final size and weight of each box Neil? I'll measure and weigh the box, but it'll be tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Schu said: That packing job looks proper... unlike that came wrapped in two layers of bubble wrap. Michael - It still makes me Ill to think of the damage sustained by your La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 That's a mostly solid way to do it but still prone to punctures and tears very easily. Best bet is to have speakers double boxed and instead of that cheap flimsy styrofoam you use rigid insulation foam (Foamular). Those peanuts won't do anything other than be annoying after you open it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 @USNRET The dish packs are approx 17.5 * 17.5 * 27.75 and the speakers and boxes weigh approx 45#. I agree with @Jirachi sheets of cardboard to fill the space in the dish packs would be preferable to sheets of Styrofoam and peanuts. That said, if only all eBay sellers packed as well as this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks Neil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 pertaining to packing... got tips for packing LaScalas? thnx, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, WillyBob said: pertaining to packing... got tips for packing LaScalas? thnx, Bill Yea......don't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Yea......don't. I agree @WillyBob. Pallets, IMO, are required to safely ship La Scalas. To me that goes well beyond the definition of "packing." Ask Michael, @Schu about shipping La Scalas. Just fly to South Bend, rent a suitable vehicle, and drive home with your new La Scalas and harman/kardon 630. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I figured they would need to be crated. Weighing options. Sept. I will be up there anyway. Patience grasshopper... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, WillyBob said: I figured they would need to be crated. Weighing options. Sept. I will be up there anyway. Patience grasshopper... Weather is going to be pretty decent this next few days. Your sis is tentatively scheduled to pick them up on Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 It will take an SUV or minivan to move them? Arkansas in May? ....sounding better all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, WillyBob said: It will take an SUV or minivan to move them? Dimensions: H 36 inches W 24 inches Depth 25 inches 123 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 How to ship a pair of LaScala speakers: Find (OR build!) a pallet that is long enough and wide enough to put both speakers on it face-to-face with about 1" or so to spare. Wrap each speaker completely in shrink wrap, then put both speakers on the pallet, face-to-face one or two pieces of corrugated cardboard between the two faces. Then take two pieces of corrugated cardboard for each side of the load and the top...put the first of each side piece in place, and shrink wrap the whole thing together, then add the first top piece, and do the same. Repeat the last steps. Now you have them completely protected by two layers of corrugated cardboard, shrink-wrapped into place. Add the bent cardboard corner pieces to the top edges and use those to cushion the corners as you band them down. Now they are ready to be shipped. I prefer to use ABF for shipping/receiving LaScalas...firstly because they do a good job, and take care of how they load, and second because they generally have very reasonable rates. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCODD Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 6 hours ago, WillyBob said: It will take an SUV or minivan to move them? Arkansas in May? ....sounding better all the time. I got mine inna 1995 IsuzuRodeo. I think I read here about another member using an Outlander. So yes, a minivan Or a Medium SUV should do it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwillie Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 7 hours ago, JBCODD said: I got mine inna 1995 IsuzuRodeo. I think I read here about another member using an Outlander. So yes, a minivan Or a Medium SUV should do it easily. ^^^^^^^^^ Yes As another example, they fit easily in a Honda Pilot. d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 if there is enough interest, I may get a 9 foot cargo van and make a R/T. Tucson to IN and return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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