A4L has Focal Electra 1008Be for $2000/pr! (MSRP $5500/pr)

[KEW]

I didn't see this coming!
A4L has long sold Focals, but this is the first time I have seen the upper level models with Be tweeters available!
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/focalelectra1008beblk/focal-electra-1008be-6.5-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-black-each/1.html

They also have the matching in-wall speakers for $800/ea
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/focaliw1002be/focal-electra-iw1002be-6.5-2-way-in-wall-speaker-each/1.html

 

[Kvn_Walker]

 

[slipperybidness]

Very fine speakers!

It's hard to describe, but when I heard them, I just don't think i have ever heard any speaker that just had such a robust/rigid/inert cabinet. The cabinets must be built like bricks or something.

The sound did not seem like it was coming out of a box at all, just pouring out into the room.

 

[Pogre]

I want. If these were available at this price a couple years ago I might not have Ultra towers right now...

 

[KEW]

When I bought my Focal Solo6Be's, the drivers it uses and the drivers in the Electra appeared identical. Even though it looks like they are using different dust caps on the 1008, I suspect they are still the same drivers. I may be wrong, but I am still convinced that these are essentially the same speaker except the Electra is "gussied-up" for the home audio market.
Using current pricing, the Solo6Be is $3000/pair which is a bargain as compared to Electra at $5500, but for $2000/pr. I'd definitely get the Electras. I do like knowing the amps in the Solo6Be are designed specifically for each driver and that they shut off when over-driven before damaging the speaker and also believe there are some real advantages afforded by the active crossover in the Solo6Be's, but I am also a sucker for those rounded cabinets and the "tweeter band" running across the front.
I see A4L now lists them as "Almost Sold Out". Figures, you don't see this type of deal on upper tier speakers often.

 

[snakeeyes]

When I bought my Focal Solo6Be's, the drivers it uses and the drivers in the Electra appeared identical. Even though it looks like they are using different dust caps on the 1008, I suspect they are still the same drivers. I may be wrong, but I am still convinced that these are essentially the same speaker except the Electra is "gussied-up" for the home audio market.
Using current pricing, the Solo6Be is $3000/pair which is a bargain as compared to Electra at $5500, but for $2000/pr. I'd definitely get the Electras. I do like knowing the amps in the Solo6Be are designed specifically for each driver and that they shut off when over-driven before damaging the speaker and also believe there are some real advantages afforded by the active crossover in the Solo6Be's, but I am also a sucker for those rounded cabinets and the "tweeter band" running across the front.
I see A4L now lists them as "Almost Sold Out". Figures, you don't see this type of deal on upper tier speakers often.

I’m not a fan of the look of these. Reminds me a little of R2D2. I’m sure they sound amazing though. That’s what really matters.

 

[afterlife2]

Those are stunning. Maybe in the afterlife.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

Sold Out surprisingly. Great deal nonetheless for those who got a pair.