Snell Type E III Floorstanding Speakers Meticulously Restored by Charlie Audio

For sale is a rare and truly exceptional pair of Snell Type E/III loudspeakers. These are widely considered the "sweet spot" of the Snell legacy, combining the original design philosophy of Peter Snell with the technical refinements of Kevin Voecks.
This specific pair has undergone a professional, world-class restoration at Charlie Audio in Poland, a workshop renowned for their museum-quality work on vintage high-end audio.

Condition and Restoration

• Cabinetry: The wood veneer has been meticulously renovated and finished to a standard that likely exceeds the original factory exit. They are furniture-grade statement pieces.

• Grilles: The covers have been professionally refreshed with high-quality acoustic cloth.

• Crossovers: The original, hand-tuned crossovers have been preserved and checked to ensure the legendary Snell "mastering" (where each speaker was matched to a reference master within 0.5dB) remains intact.


Why the Snell E/III?

The Type E/III is the direct ancestor to the world-famous Audio Note AN-E speakers. If you enjoy the Audio Note sound but don’t want to spend five figures, these provide that exact DNA.

• Audio Signature: Known for a lush, holographic soundstage thanks to the rear-firing ambient tweeter. They offer a smooth, fatigue-free midrange that is perfect for vocals, jazz, and acoustic music.

• Tube Friendly: With a high sensitivity of 91dB, these are a dream match for valve amplifiers (SET or Push-Pull), though they also sing with high-quality solid-state gear. 

• Versatile Placement: Designed to work beautifully in real-world living rooms.


Technical Specifications

• Sensitivity: 91 dB (Easy to drive)
• Frequency Response: 39 Hz – 20 kHz 
• Impedance: 6 Ohms 
• Design: 2-way ported floorstander with adjustable rear-firing tweeter. 
• Dimensions: 35" H x 13" W x 11" D


Summary

These are not your average "used" speakers. Between the legendary Snell engineering and the professional Charlie Audio restoration, this is likely one of the finest pairs of E/IIIs available in Europe.

No messing around or time-wasters please. Highly reluctant sale as these sound simply BEAUTIFUL. Audition recommended prior appointment.