Best Packaging in the Business


Hi, guys,

in the audio business, secure packaging before shipping is VERY important. A sloppy package can result in an audiophile's worst nightmare: maimed/missing equipment. This is especially devastating because of the wet dream an audiophile would have waiting for the arrival of his or her newly purchased component.

In the light of this realization, I believe that a recognition is in order for audio equipment manufacturers who provide superb packaging of their products. While all superb packaging would be durable and protective, there might be other details in packaging that impress audiophiles.

Who do you think provides the most superb packaging?
wonjun
Not exactly on topic, but, if you want to ship a piece of gear, certain UPS centers have a machine that makes self expanding styrofoam-like plastic bags. These are then placed into the box (or outer box) where they will swell and conform, wrappping and protecting your unit. These bags end up as a solid hard styrofoam shell. I'm sure other shippers must have this machine, too. Perhaps someone knows the name of this device. Happy Tunes!
I second the Levinson/Madrigal comment- I had a pair of Citation amps years ago, and the 'box-within-a-box' was way cool.
SILVERLINE AUDIO (www.silverlineaudio.com) deserves at least an honorary mention for their efficient packaging of floorstanding loudspeakers...

1 outer box
3 inner boxes
4 fitted Styrofoam panels (1 for each side of the speaker)
Heavy plastic over the speaker itself

A fairly simple technique, yet quite effective.

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OTHERS to mention...

Clayton Audio (amplifiers)
Joseph Audio (speakers)
KR Enterprise (amplifiers, now KR Audio Electronics)
Merlin Music (speakers, TSM-M specifically)
ProAc (speakers)
Voce Divina (speakers)

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Ayre Acoustics beyond a doubt. Both my amp and preamp were so well-sealed even UPS couldn't hurt 'em.
Levinson. Box within a box with several inches of foam in between. I've never tried it--but I'll bet it could withstand a 6 foot drop test. Someone put in Cary--At least my Cary was terrible. It was a box inside a box, but with no cushioning and flimsy material. I don't it could servive the 3 inche drop test.