how high is the drop test at ups?

It depends on on high they can throw it!
And if there is a ladder in the room.

Zman unfortunately you are correct!!!!!

The drop of at least ten feet should be planned for.
A hard drop on a corner.
IF you pack it so that can occur and no damage, then you are good. Aside from the drunk forklift driver spearing your item...

UPS guidelines require a package to be able to sustain a 3 foot fall, but when you add a 'fragile' sticker, they push it to 6 or more feet!

Basically I figure if it can't bounce to the address it won't make it with UPS.

I like FedEx ground better and when shipping heavy items go with a freight company as big amps will tear through a double box easily with a small drop.

Always assume your package will be handled in the Jim Carrey "HDS Delivery Man" fashion, and pack accordingly.

Rule-of-thumb:

One set of high quality bookshelf speakers =
Amana double-wide refrigerator box + 500' roll bubble-wrap