Shipping large speakers

@olesno ,
If the manufacturer feels Fed Ex is up to the task, then don't sweat it.
Though, in my opinion, I would ship them freight. Those delivery guys have to handle tons of heavy boxes each day, so I wouldn't expect 'white glove' service.
B

My Vandersteen sub was sent UPS Ground. Distance about 500 miles. The original box looked like it went thru a war zone.....

Insurance, Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance

That is really important. FedEx will insure but try to get money from those guys, good luck.

My understanding is that FedEx "insurance" is only insurance that they won't lose the package.  And that they only way for them to "insure" the contents is for them to actually pack it.  I could be wrong...there's always a first time ;-)

Not exactly but they are "self insured" (any claim payments come out of their bottom line) and, if UPS is any indicator, will result to underhanded and deceitful tactics to avoid paying a claim.

Unfortunately I have direct experience with UPS after they destroyed a pair of fully-insured Apogee Duetta Signatures. I will spare you the details but it was ugly and they were shameless in their actions. 

Dave