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Offered is „Electra 1038 BE II“ by Focal as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8930162965 ends on 14.11.2026 at 16:32 o'clock.
At €4,200, this sits essentially on top of the €4,250 median for recent comparable EUR listings, so it reads as a fair market price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask. It’s comfortably above the €2,000 25th percentile, but nowhere near the €13,220 75th percentile, which is exactly where a healthy used listing should land.
That makes it interesting for the right buyer because this is one of Focal’s more respected full-range floorstanders: big dynamics, very open treble, strong imaging, and enough scale to make serious rooms feel alive. If the finish is clean and the drivers are original, the value proposition is solid; just confirm the tweeter, woofers, and binding posts are all intact, and that the stands/spikes and packaging are included if you care about safe transport.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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