Many years ago I owned a set of the System 3's. The electrostatic element was quite good and was one of the few speakers that created a stable image that did not move as you walked between the speakers. No matter where you sat, so long as you were between the speakers, the imaging was the same, no sweet spot. The woofers were unfortunately not very good and did not mate well with the electrostatic panels. The crossover also left something to be desired. If you refurbish, suggest that you remove the woofers and crossover and substitute an external crossover and woofers. Beverage had a nice crossover which the son may still be able to provide. The combination of an external active crossover and proper woofers might yield a world class system. Even returned to stock, they should be a nice improvement over the ML's.
Beveridge System 3's, worth repairing?
I have owned a pair of Beveridge System 3 speakers for over 10 years. they now no longer work and I have not used them in years. additionally, 2 of the bass drivers are now punctured. from memory, these were a very nice set of speakers. I have since replaced them, but I am wondering if they are worth repairing to either keep as my main speakers or put them up for sale. Rick Beveridge (son of Harold) is now in buisness restoring them. I currently own a pair of ML SL3's. are the System 3's the equal of the SL3's? I don't want to invest say, $2000 to repair only to find out I can only get $1000 for them. I would appreciate suggestions from anyone familiar with them.
thanks, Paul
thanks, Paul