Why do some speaker brands sell "each" and others by "pair"?
MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 22, 2017 #1 Why do some speaker brands sell "each" and others by "pair"?
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Jul 22, 2017 #2 That is a good question that I always wanted an answer too. I'll be interested to see what people in the know post. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
That is a good question that I always wanted an answer too. I'll be interested to see what people in the know post. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
speakerman39 Audioholic Overlord Jul 22, 2017 #3 MR.MAGOO said: Why do some speaker brands sell "each" and others by "pair"? Click to expand... I think that some of it has to do with logistics. That is, when I owned a set of the Taylo Reference Monitors they arrived in (2) separate boxes. It was a good thing actually, as each Taylo weighed in at over 32 lbs. each NOT including the weight of the box. Imagine one box holding both Taylos the shipping weight would have been easily over 68 lbs. or so. Not to mention, the sheer size of the box. As such, a part of it has to do with boxing the product in such a way that minimizes anything going wrong. Of course, this is just a guess. But, I do think boxing and/or shipping plays a part even if it is a small one. Cheers, Phil PS The Linbrooks being an MTM design were even BIGGER and heavier as well. As such, they came boxed individually too.
MR.MAGOO said: Why do some speaker brands sell "each" and others by "pair"? Click to expand... I think that some of it has to do with logistics. That is, when I owned a set of the Taylo Reference Monitors they arrived in (2) separate boxes. It was a good thing actually, as each Taylo weighed in at over 32 lbs. each NOT including the weight of the box. Imagine one box holding both Taylos the shipping weight would have been easily over 68 lbs. or so. Not to mention, the sheer size of the box. As such, a part of it has to do with boxing the product in such a way that minimizes anything going wrong. Of course, this is just a guess. But, I do think boxing and/or shipping plays a part even if it is a small one. Cheers, Phil PS The Linbrooks being an MTM design were even BIGGER and heavier as well. As such, they came boxed individually too.
S sterling shoote Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 22, 2017 #4 My experience is better speakers and larger speakers are sold individually. This permits, of course, the purchase of three speakers for front center, left, and right arrangements.
My experience is better speakers and larger speakers are sold individually. This permits, of course, the purchase of three speakers for front center, left, and right arrangements.
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Jul 22, 2017 #5 sterling shoote said: My experience is better speakers and larger speakers are sold individually. This permits, of course, the purchase of three speakers for front center, left, and right arrangements. Click to expand... Yes that was a guess I had but didn't know. I have Def Tech Studio monitor 65 front mains, and center channel. So 3 SM 65s up front. I'm glad they sell them individually or I wouldn't have been able to do that. I'm not buying 4 speakers only intending to use 3. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
sterling shoote said: My experience is better speakers and larger speakers are sold individually. This permits, of course, the purchase of three speakers for front center, left, and right arrangements. Click to expand... Yes that was a guess I had but didn't know. I have Def Tech Studio monitor 65 front mains, and center channel. So 3 SM 65s up front. I'm glad they sell them individually or I wouldn't have been able to do that. I'm not buying 4 speakers only intending to use 3. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
TheWarrior Audioholic Ninja Jul 23, 2017 #6 Why do they sell hot dogs in packs of eight, but hot dog buns in packs of six?
MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 23, 2017 #7 TheWarrior said: Why do they sell hot dogs in packs of eight, but hot dog buns in packs of six? Click to expand... I've seen buns in 8 pack, as well as hotdogs.
TheWarrior said: Why do they sell hot dogs in packs of eight, but hot dog buns in packs of six? Click to expand... I've seen buns in 8 pack, as well as hotdogs.
MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 23, 2017 #8 I kind of doubt a brand will ship both speakers in one box even if being sold as a pair, the shipment would be too heavy / bulky. I can see small devices being marketed as a pair, like small desktop computer speakers, etc.
I kind of doubt a brand will ship both speakers in one box even if being sold as a pair, the shipment would be too heavy / bulky. I can see small devices being marketed as a pair, like small desktop computer speakers, etc.
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Jul 23, 2017 #9 My Def Tech speakers, studio monitor so not towers I bought all from Crutchfield. The speakers were in their individual boxes but then placed inside a bigger box by Crutchfield. I bought 2 SM 55s first, they came that way. Bought 2 SM 65s next and came that way. Then one more SM 65 and that was in its own individual box and then in another bigger box from Crutchfield. I was super happy with the packaging and how well they were shipped. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
My Def Tech speakers, studio monitor so not towers I bought all from Crutchfield. The speakers were in their individual boxes but then placed inside a bigger box by Crutchfield. I bought 2 SM 55s first, they came that way. Bought 2 SM 65s next and came that way. Then one more SM 65 and that was in its own individual box and then in another bigger box from Crutchfield. I was super happy with the packaging and how well they were shipped. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 23, 2017 #10 MR.MAGOO said: I kind of doubt a brand will ship both speakers in one box even if being sold as a pair, the shipment would be too heavy / bulky. I can see small devices being marketed as a pair, like small desktop computer speakers, etc. Click to expand... My Ultras Bookshelf speakers showed up in one box. When I got the single later it was in a smaller box. The towers were boxed separately.
MR.MAGOO said: I kind of doubt a brand will ship both speakers in one box even if being sold as a pair, the shipment would be too heavy / bulky. I can see small devices being marketed as a pair, like small desktop computer speakers, etc. Click to expand... My Ultras Bookshelf speakers showed up in one box. When I got the single later it was in a smaller box. The towers were boxed separately.
MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 23, 2017 #11 Hetfield said: My Def Tech speakers, studio monitor so not towers I bought all from Crutchfield. The speakers were in their individual boxes but then placed inside a bigger box by Crutchfield. I bought 2 SM 55s first, they came that way. Bought 2 SM 65s next and came that way. Then one more SM 65 and that was in its own individual box and then in another bigger box from Crutchfield. I was super happy with the packaging and how well they were shipped. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Click to expand... Crutchfield does an excellent job at shipping. Those foam peanuts they make for cushioning can be reused, or if you don't need them, run them under water and presto! they disappear!
Hetfield said: My Def Tech speakers, studio monitor so not towers I bought all from Crutchfield. The speakers were in their individual boxes but then placed inside a bigger box by Crutchfield. I bought 2 SM 55s first, they came that way. Bought 2 SM 65s next and came that way. Then one more SM 65 and that was in its own individual box and then in another bigger box from Crutchfield. I was super happy with the packaging and how well they were shipped. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Click to expand... Crutchfield does an excellent job at shipping. Those foam peanuts they make for cushioning can be reused, or if you don't need them, run them under water and presto! they disappear!
MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 23, 2017 #12 Pogre said: My Ultras Bookshelf speakers showed up in one box. When I got the single later it was in a smaller box. The towers were boxed separately. Click to expand... How much do the Ultras bookshelves weigh?
Pogre said: My Ultras Bookshelf speakers showed up in one box. When I got the single later it was in a smaller box. The towers were boxed separately. Click to expand... How much do the Ultras bookshelves weigh?
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Jul 23, 2017 #13 MR.MAGOO said: Crutchfield does an excellent job at shipping. Those foam peanuts they make for cushioning can be reused, or if you don't need them, run them under water and presto! they disappear! Click to expand... Ya know what I am wrong, they did not come in one box now that I think about it. They were in thier individual factory Def Tech box, and then inside there own bigger boxes. So two packages. Then the metal Def Tech stands were in their original box and not inside another box. Just jogged my memory. Crutchfield does do an incredible job packing and shipping. I didn't know that about the peanuts, I didn't know they made thier own. That's pretty cool. I love Crutchfield by the way. Great customer service for sure. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
MR.MAGOO said: Crutchfield does an excellent job at shipping. Those foam peanuts they make for cushioning can be reused, or if you don't need them, run them under water and presto! they disappear! Click to expand... Ya know what I am wrong, they did not come in one box now that I think about it. They were in thier individual factory Def Tech box, and then inside there own bigger boxes. So two packages. Then the metal Def Tech stands were in their original box and not inside another box. Just jogged my memory. Crutchfield does do an incredible job packing and shipping. I didn't know that about the peanuts, I didn't know they made thier own. That's pretty cool. I love Crutchfield by the way. Great customer service for sure. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 23, 2017 #14 MR.MAGOO said: How much do the Ultras bookshelves weigh? Click to expand... 19 lbs apiece.
speakerman39 Audioholic Overlord Jul 23, 2017 #15 My Taylo Reference Monitors came individually double boxed and weigh in at over 32 lbs. each NOT including boxing. The Linbrooks and my Chane A2.4's were also boxed individually. I even remember my former Paradigm Studio 20 v.3's were also individually boxed. Of course, all were well over 25-lbs. or more. In fact, the Linbrooks were closer to 60-lbs. each! Cheers, Phil
My Taylo Reference Monitors came individually double boxed and weigh in at over 32 lbs. each NOT including boxing. The Linbrooks and my Chane A2.4's were also boxed individually. I even remember my former Paradigm Studio 20 v.3's were also individually boxed. Of course, all were well over 25-lbs. or more. In fact, the Linbrooks were closer to 60-lbs. each! Cheers, Phil
