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Focal Electra 1038 Be Floorstanding Loudspeakers Pending sale. Deposit taken. I have focal Electra 1038 Be for sale, they have beryllium tweeters that are brand new. Replaced previous tweeters. Perfect working condition and can demo. There are some scratches and can be seen in photos for full disclosure. Pick up only Condition: Good Payment Method: PayPal, eft, cash Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By marinemania2002 4 Comments AUD $4,000 Date: November 20, 20241 yr
Are you getting a proper steal, or just a fair entry ticket into a serious Focal tower? A$4,000 is good value for this model in today’s used market: comparable examples have shown around A$5,100 to A$7,900 equivalent in recent listings, with some rougher pairs lower and clean boxed pairs higher, so this sits comfortably on the buyer-friendly side. It is not a bargain-basement score, but it is below the kind of pricing I’d expect for a tidy, desirable pair.
What makes it worth chasing is the 1038 Be’s reputation for speed, resolution, and scale—three 7-inch woofers, a Beryllium tweeter, and plenty of sensitivity, so it can sound big and effortless with the right amp. If the pair is complete, cosmetically honest, and has original grilles/packaging, that adds real appeal; at this price, I’d mainly be checking driver condition, cabinet chips, and whether they’ve been driven hard.
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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