How to unpack 150lbs+ towers


Is there any sort of standard technique for removing 150lbs+ tower speakers from the packaging base? With no handles ( other than the drivers :) ) to grab onto? I have Pioneer S-1EX.
rpmrizing228
First advice: enlist a friend. Much of the detail is going to depend on the packing, and how the box/crate opens. For my 150lb/55 inch towers, the best method was to stand boxes upright, open on a long side and "walk" the speaker out, with gentle pulls on alternate sides. On hard floors, blanket on the floor will help with sliding speaker into approximate position before engaging the spikes/footers. Goes without saying, but the floor should be absolutely clean to avoid predations of scratchy grit.

Perhaps the manufacturer has some advice?

John
With help perhaps, stand the speaker on its top, open the bottom of the box, then turn the box over right side up (with the end flaps bent out) and then lift up the box off the speaker. Voila! Everything done, no strain, no damage.
I owned the S-1EX and they came in a box designed to be stood upright and have the carrying handles removed. Once the carrying handles are removed the box will come open from around the speaker leaving it standing on the bottom packing. I removed the hard foam from around the speaker then leaned it back enough for me to get my hand under the base of it and I lifted it straight up and out,only about eight inches. I then placed it on sound anchor cone coasters and slid them into place. Much easier than it would seem for such a large heavy speaker. Never lift a speaker by its port! I'm surprised Kal didn't know how they were packed but then again, he has probably gone through dozens of speakers and thousands of brain cells since he reviewed them.