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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
amwarwick
40 posts
 
McIntosh...Period!!!!
hellosimplymusic
70 posts
 
Best crates:

Wilson Watt 3/Puppy 2
JM Lab Utopia
Entec I2F

Best boxes:

Accuphase,
ML,
Mac (partly),
Kimber (Pelican),
PS Audio (original P300 box).

Best dealer packaging? US!
http://hellosimplymusic.com/packaging/

Based on: Safety the of enclosed item/s AND ease of un packing and re packing.

Worse (factory) packing? Well, that wasn't the topic, but that list is a long one.

Brian@Hello.lt
jvogt
212 posts
 
They use a double box-within-a-box, and inside that
a custom fitted box with foam block surrounds, just
in case the UPS/FedEx guy throws it off the back of the
truck.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
VPI and Bryston both do an excellent job of packaging their products in boxes that will withstand a lot of abuse.
slartibartfast
100 posts
 
I must say that a few years ago I was setting up a pair of Wilson Watt/Puppies for a friend. The packaging for this things blew my mind. I mean, the construction of the crates was better than the construction of many loudspeakers out there.

I also had the great pleasure of setting up a pair of Mark Levinson 33H's after having the great displeasure of having to carry the crates down a flight of stairs. The 33 and 33H are assembled attached to their shipping crates and it was impecable.

I wish I saw this sort of packaging for all of my gear and would be willing to spend the extra money for it. However, most packaging has left a lot to be desired.
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