Considering Beveridge, your opinion please.

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?

To those with first-hand knowledge: How are the Janszens regarding dispersion and sweet spot? Realism and soundstage?

The things that worry you are the reasons I would not buy Beveridge speakers and have them restored. While I don't have personal experience with Beveridge speakers I think your restoration budget of $2,500 sounds low. Restoring anything this old is usually full of suprises, and most of those suprises will cost you money, sometimes significant amounts.

If you said you loved Beveridge speakes, always wanted a pair, did not care about the time and money involved in restroation, I would say go for it.

I wish good fortune in your quest.

Same as Mjc, I too would appreciate seeing comments about Janszen, particularly their newest offering that retails for just under $8K per pair (f memory serves).

C1ferrari - I've spent half an hour looking for a way to send you a private message and can't find how. I'd like to talk to you about the Bevs. Could you email me at cavaleroinc at gmail dot com.