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Considering Beveridge, your opinion please.

Hi all, I resently started researching loudspeakers for a 2 channel audio system. I'm considering buying a pair of Beveridge loudspeakers, I've read extremely positive things about them, but the number one thing that attracts me is the realism they are capable of producing. They can still be found in the used market and I understand they can be refurbished to almost new condition by R. Beveridge himself, total cost should be around $2500.

Other speakers that have picked my attention are Janszen and Sanders, they both have very good reviews and have great support and warranty. Price wise they're 3-5 times the Bev.

I will appreciate your comments, first about the Beveridge, and the idea of buying into 20 year old speakers and then your opinion of the new Janszen and Sanders.

Thanks and happy holidays to all.
mjc
c1ferrari
464 posts
 

Hi,

I own two pairs of Beveridge loudspeakers: Model 2 / II and Model 3 / III. The Model 2 restoration is incomplete. The Model 3 has been restored by Rick Beveridge and, as I recall, incurred substantially more expense.

A link to a picture of my Beveridge Model 3 / III appears on my system page. I'm contemplating their sale on eBay as there may be a greater international interest. Feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Sam
rbbert
51 posts
 
They won't play very loud, but except for that they are exceptionally good.
deadlyvj
66 posts
 
Make sure R.B. can service them .The last i heard, he did not have the tools or the facility to do so.
thankful
223 posts
 
I would not buy them. I like the Sanders but you need his high powered amps etc., to really make them reach peak performance. Consider something like the Von Schweikert vr-33 or 35. Amazing performance at real world prices!
mjc OP
14 posts
 
Thank you so much for the responses. The only thing that worries me is if something would happened to the speakers and Mr. Beveridge is not available to repair them or if they need original parts only he would be able sourced, then what?

Other than that, I would get them in a heart beat.

Regarding the Sanders, the only things I don't like about them is that they are very directional, I had speakers like that before and were a bit frustrating. Others like the Acustats, SL, are all great, but, though the Bevs are larger when trey're placed on the side walls they pretty much disappear.

For those with Bevs, specially Mod.3, what kind of electronics work best with them? Solid State or OTL, minimum watts? I'm inclined to get something in the order of an Atmasphere amp, Audio Research or some other classic amp. And no preamp, just straight from my Sooloos.

If these things ever come back, do you think there would be a market for them?
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