XSD Speaker Flatpack GB

[xrk971]

The wings have been mounted. I ended up using self tapping square drive socket cap wood screws. The wings have small pilot starter divets to locate the screws evenly. Having a countersink bit would be helpful. Or just use the wide flat button head screws so you don’t need to countersink.

 

[xrk971]

If anyone local (or willing to drive) to the metro DC area would like the all-MDF prototype flatpack for a good deal let me know. The woofer holes need to be opened up a few mm but that’s easy to do. The midrange rebate can also be opened another 2mm. I’m selling it for $200 - pickup only.

 

[xrk971]

The MDF XSD Flatpack has been sold.

 

[Russellc]

What a bargain, and another build takes off!

Russellc

 

[xrk971]

Hi Folks,
We are preparing packages to ship out the XSD flatpacks.

2 in birch and 1 in walnut.

1 in VA USA
1 to MT USA
1 to Sweden by way of DE USA

Note that a member in Sweden is using a shipping forwarder (Jetcarrier.com) and price is very reasonable - this may be since cost is just to a shipping port (?) and not the ground transport in EU. I am told the cost is $140 for a 71lb 55in x 25in x 14in box from Newark DE to Sweden. Wow!

Cost from Texas to DE is still about $150 via UPS ground.

We are still taking orders for flatpacks. Please PM me if interested.

 

[Russellc]

Haven't heard a peep from them yet...other than original invoice.

Russellc

 

[xrk971]

They have not shipped out yet - getting packed and ready to ship. It’s a significant job just to pack them with strapping, foam, and a huge box.

 

[kaliwraith]

From where in Texas is it being shipped? I live in Austin.

 

[xrk971]

Leonard TX

 

[xrk971]

You can save about $150 if picking them up directly.

 

[Russellc]

They have not shipped out yet - getting packed and ready to ship. It’s a significant job just to pack them with strapping, foam, and a huge box.

I figured it was, looking at your pic of yours! I want to stay home on delivery day.

 

[xrk971]

As promised, the packing is progressing nicely but is a lot of work. You can see how carefully the pieces are packed in foam and strapping and then a nice box and then strapped on the outside.

Folks should be receiving tracking numbers soon.

 

[xrk971]

Here is the Walnut veneer. This lighting makes it look silver grey but when we apply oil to it the walnut comes through.

 

[Russellc]

Say, I got an email about a delivery, I thought it was spam. Then, I wondered before deleting if it was this flatpack. The name of the place was
Royal Link Cargo and logistics.

Is this them? I am saving it for now...

Russellc

 

[Russellc]

About 90% sure it is spam...but googling the company makes it certainly seem a possibility

Russellc

 

[dawa]

I got delivery to my carrier. The sender was Jorand Foster.
It should be the flat pack?

 

[Russellc]

Apparently my message was spam, no further word. Oh well!

Russellc

 

[Russellc]

Is it possible to be able to contact shipper? No hurry, but I would like to plan to be off work that day.

Russellc

 

[xrk971]

I will get you tracking numbers shortly. Sent via UPS ground so I think you should be able to do that. Sorry for the delays in getting the numbers out. One of the three orders had to have its baffle redone due to a blemish detected at quality control inspection. So that one is going out today. Other two sent last week.

 

[Russellc]

Nothing to be sorry about, things happen. I'm just glad this is even a possibility!

Russellc