Matt S Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I am just wondering what is the best way to store my Klipsch speakers in a non climate controlled storage unit for winter conditions as well as protecting them from condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 the best way is to not store them in that environment... but if you have to do it & dont have the original boxes, wrap them in a heavy movers type blanket so the fabric will absorb most of the moisture but still be able to breathe & place them on a pallet to get them off the ground or at least put a piece of plastic sheet under them to stop most the moisture from the ground. if its just for a few months of winter they should be ok, but i would suggest doing anything you can to keep them indoors... maybe store at a friend or relatives house or just make space for them in your house/apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I used four Speakerlab SKHorns in a mobile DJ business in the 70s. As I was forced to store them in an unheated garage in Michigan in the winter, I called Speakerlab to ask if below freezing temperatures would harm them. They replied that they thought not, but, since it doesn’t get cold in Seattle, they couldn’t be certain. The plywood speakers suffered no known harm from the very cold storage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 A lot might depend on the speaker type. A stained plywood speaker cabinet might withstand the cold temp better, vs a new veneered speaker. I would be more concerned with the drivers and electronics. We are you located, I can store them 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I’ve wondered the same thing. My main listening area is in a garage. It is wood heated most of the time, but there are periods of a couple days at a time where temps might get into the low 30’s. I haven’t ever had any trouble, but don’t want to expose them to any damage from the weather. I would expect extreme heat in the summer would have more of a negative impact on them. My garage is foam insulated so the temperature doesn’t fluctuate drastically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 13, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2020 I would be worried about moisture if they are a nice veneer since moisture can separate wood layers. It depends on condition and value. I say this because I have had some Heresy's out in a covered yard tiki bar, hung from the ceiling. The were not in great shape cosmetically so I painted them with black exterior house paint and hung them up, this was 6+ years ago and there as good as when when they were put out there. Were an hour North of New Orleans, so it's hot and humid in the summer, and sometimes lows in the low 20's and occasionally the teens in the winter. Foggy misty and everything else being out in the garden, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I would advise against it , you need to find a hotter storage area - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 20 hours ago, nickyboy6100 said: I’ve wondered the same thing. My main listening area is in a garage. It is wood heated most of the time, but there are periods of a couple days at a time where temps might get into the low 30’s. I haven’t ever had any trouble, but don’t want to expose them to any damage from the weather. I would expect extreme heat in the summer would have more of a negative impact on them. My garage is foam insulated so the temperature doesn’t fluctuate drastically. lows in the 30's & somewhat insulated is nothing to be too concerned about... i thought you mean "real" winter & real storage, like single digits or 0*f & below with highs fluctuating into the 30's with rain/snow causing condensation & high humidity & prolonged storage with no use. if they are in a insulated garage & get used frequently they should be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 5 hours ago, EpicKlipschFan said: lows in the 30's & somewhat insulated is nothing to be too concerned about... i thought you mean "real" winter & real storage, like single digits or 0*f & below with highs fluctuating into the 30's with rain/snow causing condensation & high humidity & prolonged storage with no use. if they are in a insulated garage & get used frequently they should be fine. That is good to know. I figured they would be fine. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 13, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2020 5 hours ago, EpicKlipschFan said: lows in the 30's & somewhat insulated is nothing to be too concerned about... i thought you mean "real" winter & real storage, like single digits or 0*f & below with highs fluctuating into the 30's with rain/snow causing condensation & high humidity & prolonged storage with no use. if they are in a insulated garage & get used frequently they should be fine. I get that a lot when I say it's "cold" today from my friends in the Midwest. We have Summer, 6 weeks of Fall, a couple of ice storms (real ones) 1 week, 2 if we are lucky, of Spring, followed by 6 months of "Summer" here in Austin. You have to go to Lubbock and North for a Winter. One Texas Summer can do way, way more damage on speakers than several winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 7:56 PM, Matt S said: I am just wondering what is the best way to store my Klipsch speakers in a non climate controlled storage unit for winter conditions as well as protecting them from condensation. what is your location ? what type of klipsch speakers are we talking about ? -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 If I were you and if it were at all possible I'd ask a friend or family member to store them inside for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 hours ago, dwilawyer said: I get that a lot when I say it's "cold" today from my friends in the Midwest. We have Summer, 6 weeks of Fall, a couple of ice storms (real ones) 1 week, 2 if we are lucky, of Spring, followed by 6 months of "Summer" here in Austin. You have to go to Lubbock and North for a Winter. One Texas Summer can do way, way more damage on speakers than several winters. When my late brother lived in Maine, he always said they had 11 months of snow and 4 weeks of bad sledding. He was, of course, joking, but they can have long winters. When he first went off to college (Michigan Tech in the U.P.), they had 110 inches of snow over the winter, most of which stays on the ground a long time. He shoveled two feet of snow off the tennis court in early May so he could play. 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 10 hours ago, EpicKlipschFan said: lows in the 30's & somewhat insulated is nothing to be too concerned about... i thought you mean "real" winter & real storage, like single digits or 0*f & below with highs fluctuating into the 30's with rain/snow causing condensation & high humidity & prolonged storage with no use. if they are in a insulated garage & get used frequently they should be fine. Where I live 85% of the winter it rains and then there's snow they've been sitting in a non-climate controlled storage unit since at least June now where there was the heat in the summer now there's rain and snow now for winter so yeah I'm wondering how to store them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt S said: Where I live 85% of the winter it rains and then there's snow they've been sitting in a non-climate controlled storage unit since at least June now where there was the heat in the summer now there's rain and snow now for winter so yeah I'm wondering how to store them. What speakers are they? Why do you need to store them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I would buy a couple of these desiccant cans to throw in storage with the speakers. I use one like this in my safe and was amazed at how much moisture it absorbs. . https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Silica-Gel-750-grams/dp/B004QUIWAA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=.-SZMaUTudKY1x57IhsgGw&hsa_cr_id=2988231290201&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 People store speakers in the winter? Is that like summer tires and winter tires? How big are they that they can't just stay in the normal area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelt Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I expect the way klipsch packed them would be good. Put the speakers in a plastic bag then boxes and keep them off the floor. I have kp301s and MWMs in an unheated garage where winter temps can drop below 0 F. They are clamped to the ceiling and I normally don't fire them up if its really cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, capo72 said: I would buy a couple of these desiccant cans to throw in storage with the speakers. I use one like this in my safe and was amazed at how much moisture it absorbs. . https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Silica-Gel-750-grams/dp/B004QUIWAA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=.-SZMaUTudKY1x57IhsgGw&hsa_cr_id=2988231290201&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0 excellent answer --------desiccant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Skelt said: I expect the way klipsch packed them would be good. Put the speakers in a plastic bag then boxes and keep them off the floor. I have kp301s and MWMs in an unheated garage where winter temps can drop below 0 F. They are clamped to the ceiling and I normally don't fire them up if its really cold. If it's a cold moist climate, I think I would eliminate the plastic bag, maybe a tarp over all of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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