Recommendation for packing/shipping large speakers


Hi:  Any recommendations for who is for packing/shipping large items, like large speakers? 

Thanks,Mike
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No good substitute for packing yourself. That way you know just how well they were packed.
Now as for materials it depends how large.
I am assuming you no longer have oem packaging by your question to begin with.
Both ups and FedEx sell what they call a golf club box. This is perfect size for a lot of speakers and I consider the ups one to be a bit thicker and stronger. Cost about $20 each. Buy bubble wrap etc from Wal-Mart, lot cheaper!
I also use polystyrene packing inside but I am a packrat and usually have lots of stuff useful squirelled away.
I tend to wrap speaker in bubble wrap and then many wraps of clingfilm/ shrink wrapping film again from Wal-Mart.
Well, the speakers are 60 lbs each and measure 43" x 16" x 12". I don't have the original boxes- got damaged in storage during hurricane.  
Then the ups golf club box is perfect size, buy direct at any ups store. 
Wal-Mart for bubble wrap, cling film, peanuts, maybe packing paper too.
I have shipped many speakers I sold here and eBay using same method.
Last ones were b&w 804d.
All arrived safely.
I wrap the speaker first then slide into the box or slide box over the speaker. Lots of packing once in the box to stop it moving around.
You have to make it so the only way they could damage it would be to run over it!
Also lots of fragile and handle with care signs on box too.
Not sure if they take notice but in event of damage it helps your cause on any claim!
Call the manufacturer, you might be able to buy original boxes & inserts from them.