My new speakers

124»

Comments

  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    So I have that goin for me which is nice.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Mike Kozak wrote: »
    So I have that goin for me which is nice.


    When are you getting them Mike?
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    Is that Bill Murray I hear talking.........:D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    Not sure when I am getting them. As soon as I hear back on how much shipping will be I can then put that enormous amount in my PayPal account. I am in a great mood today, nice and sunny here in NC. Oh you little Monkey woman, you wore green today!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    Oh you little Monkey woman, you wore green today!!

    Huh???:confused:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    Just a quote from Caddy Schack, never mind. Here is the email I got from the seller of the Mon 10s.

    I received a quote for professionally packing and shipping your item. I included removing the tweeters and midrange speakers and wrapping and double-boxing them separately. putting protective corners on all speakers and shipping all three boxes via UPS ground. The total was $120 and I will include the invoice for this in the shipment, bringing your PayPal transfer to $420.00.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Mike, just a simple double box with alot of bubble wrap, wouldnt do the job? Thats $60 a speaker. Maybe someone else can chime in, but I think thats alittle steep..
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    I would rather them arrive in pristine shape, so I am resigned to pay the 420.00 Next time (if there is one) I will be more carefule and shop around more. Thanks to everone for their support, great bunch of Audiophiles!!!!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    Mike, just a simple double box with alot of bubble wrap, wouldnt do the job? Thats $60 a speaker. Maybe someone else can chime in, but I think thats alittle steep..

    You'd be surprised what a professional packing store charges. Their services are very expensive but generally they do an outstanding job and the product is insured beyond what you normally would get with a typical UPS/FEDEX drop off place.

    I use 2 different shippers. One is a #1 rated (by our community) Postal/Packing shop with top notch CS and then I use Office Depot.

    I pack all my own stuff unless I just can't because of the item. I sent two identical items within a couple weeks to the West coast. Office Depot was $8.55 and the professional Pack-n-Ship was $18.27 for the same package which I packed myself. So it is possible this is what it costs.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Mike, I guess professional is the way to go. Getting them in good shape is the most important.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2008
    I agree, have them professionally packaged. Four drivers would cost you $200ish....

    Enjoy your speakers Mike.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    Thanks, I will be eating PB and J for a while!!!!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited January 2008
    Congrats on the snag Mike. Too bad you had to go out on a limb (money wise) to win 'em though. But heck, even as Mon-10s go they're, err, ah, practically antiques! Sometimes you pay more for antiques don't ya know. :)

    FWIW: With what you have in the speaks alone, it's certainly hard to spend another c-note + on shipping but there's a catch there. You certainly don't need/want to receive damaged/broken merchandise either by going cheap here. You're going the smart route in my book. thumbsup.gif
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited January 2008
    Thanks Bob thats what I figured, want to get them here in the condition I paid for them.

    As for the money, in for a penny, in for a pound
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Road Runner
    Road Runner Posts: 106
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    Yes and the sl1000 are the silver plated that has PolkAudio on them.

    My clear ones say:

    Polk Audio
    Silver Coil Dome

    So I assume that these are still the sl2000 ones and the ones with the black dome are the sl1000 ones.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter