mccarty350
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Oh wow, that is mega cheap no joke!
Audiophile Speaker Panel of unknown origin - All Polydax. SOLVED: Fuselier Model 9
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MannyE
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Well yeah, but factor in at least another $200 to crate them securely! Plus... no audio nerd meeting and no loud music playing. Just a guy upset he has to haul these two crates to my door in the summer heat....it's raining? He's just leaving them there! I kid... my UPS guy is awesome. Goes the extra mile... Once he even went all the way in the back to make sure a box didn't get rained on. But back on point... no beers, no listening to speakers no saying "yep"
GoRNR
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Hmmmm...at some point one or more of us northern listeners needs to drop by JP's for an audition (or 10) at his new digs. Make a long weekend of it or something. "AK Mid-South"?? I would enjoy hearing the Fuselier's, IMF's and KEF's I'm sure. You kept your AR-9LSi's, didn't you?? And the ADS-L1590's?? Your mancave in Indy was amazing-- especially the "display" for choosing music!! 
mccarty350
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I am not sure, I haven't lived here long enough for that to happen but I get the point, the beer and listening definitely make the experience! Plus I always fear packing speakers. So I did get a chance to inject a sub into the setup and indeed, sound stellar! Night and day difference!
GoRNR: ADS L1590's are gone, AR9LSI's still in the house. KEF's and IMF's still present. I miss my old man cave, this one is in a loft and not in a basement. The previous one was superior in my opinion, I DO miss it! LX521's still in the pipe and nearing physical completion, still have not received the woofers since seas is backordered...*sigh*....
GoRNR: ADS L1590's are gone, AR9LSI's still in the house. KEF's and IMF's still present. I miss my old man cave, this one is in a loft and not in a basement. The previous one was superior in my opinion, I DO miss it! LX521's still in the pipe and nearing physical completion, still have not received the woofers since seas is backordered...*sigh*....
audiomagnate
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No need to crate, this is what's known as "blanket wrap" or "white glove" service. The items are handled just like precious furniture when you move. They are simply properly secured and off they go directly to the new owner's home, where he and the shipper carefully unload and move them into their new listening room. I've done this about six or seven times and never had even a hint of a problem.
mccarty350
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Okay...so now it does sound more and more viable.
I have used uShip twice now and like audiomagnte, never had an issue. Keep in mind that although you are dealing with uShip and it's level of expected service, the carries are independent - much like the drivers for Uber. Therefore, you are going to have mostly really good carriers that care about their shipments and some don't really give a crap about your stuff and are just in it to make a quick buck or two. I think the key is to do a little legwork; investigate the feedbacks, time in the business, etc and choose wisely. Approach it the same way as you do when deciding to buy large-ticket item on eBay and you should be fine.
I would still wrap the panels in rigid foam and heavy cardboard to protect the drivers. Sh*t happens sometimes regardless of care given.
I would still wrap the panels in rigid foam and heavy cardboard to protect the drivers. Sh*t happens sometimes regardless of care given.
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It's very likely Fusilier sold those speakers through Julian. They were friends and worked together for many years.
Regards,
Gordon.
mccarty350
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So Fat Julian is a super interesting name, what's the history? I take it you've been to that shop?
MannyE
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Wow! That's very cool! Nice to know.
audiomagnate
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Do tell Gordon. This getting good.
mccarty350
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Yeah, I have seen hints and mentions of this 'fat julian' character. The only thing I know is that he has passed on and that at some point he lost weight and was no longer fat and that he ran a high end audio store. That's about it and that's all I've seen on threads, if Gordon knew him personally I would love to hear the particulars. I am listening to these with a sub and they sound great, I'm listening to them right now in fact....thanks for pushing me to do that! Right now I have the sub tuned in at -15 db of output and crossed over at 45hz. It's not the best sub, it's a Klipsch Reference Series for my home theater but it adds depth and makes everything sound better as you suggested indeed!
SleeperSupra
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What a great thread!
