Moving my 1Bs

bigaltx24
bigaltx24 Posts: 141
edited May 2011 in Vintage Speakers
I am going to be moving to another state in a couple of months. What do I need to do to make sure my 1Bs survive the trip?
Denon PMA-900V
Linn Axis with Grado Red
Cambridge Azur 650C
Polk SDA-1BTL
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,339
    edited May 2011
    If it was me I would JB weld the drivers and since they are out I would pack them up real nice with the cones facing up in the box.. If this is already done I would lay them on there back for the journey with moving blankets and of course make sure to not let anyone stack anything on the face of the speakers..
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited May 2011
    Move them to my house and they will be just fine :tongue:
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,104
    edited May 2011
    I have heard--but not verified--that strapping the + and - terminals together with a short piece of speaker wire will reduce cone motion in transit.
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  • bigaltx24
    bigaltx24 Posts: 141
    edited May 2011
    You're saying to glue the magnets to the baskets?
    Denon PMA-900V
    Linn Axis with Grado Red
    Cambridge Azur 650C
    Polk SDA-1BTL
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,339
    edited May 2011
    Just the magnets as sometimes they will shift during transport, not always but it does happen, and for the cost of JB Weld as apossed to finding and buying another driver or two or three it's a no brainer IMO..

    Here is a link I did some time ago. if you serch my other threads with SDA upgrades you will find more info.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98202&highlight=WELD+DRIVERS%2A
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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