Tower Speaker Reviews

Focal Electra 1028 Be Speaker System Specs

Specs

Speaker: 1028 Be
Type: Three-way, floorstander
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, beryllium
Midrange (size in inches, type): 6.5, composite
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, composite (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 40–300
Available Finishes: Basalt, Champagne, Slate Gray sides; Slate Gray front, top, and back
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 10.4 x 43.7 x 13.75
Weight (pounds): 72.6
Price: $8,999/pair (updated 3/16/15)

Speaker: CC 1008 Be
Type: Three-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, beryllium
Midrange (size in inches, type): 3, composite
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, composite (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 40–200
Available Finishes: Basalt, Champagne, Slate Gray sides; Slate Gray front, top, and back
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 24 x 9.25 x 13.75
Weight (pounds): 41.8
Price: $3,750 (updated 3/16/15)

Speaker: 1008 Be
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, beryllium
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, composite
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–150
Available Finishes: Basalt, Champagne, Slate Gray sides; Slate Gray front, top, and back
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 10.4 x 15.2 x 13.75
Weight (pounds): 33
Price: $5,499/pair (updated 3/16/15)

Electra SW 1000 Be Subwoofer
Enclosure Type: Vented Woofer (size in inches, type): 13, composite
Rated power (watts): 600
Connections: Line-level LFE and stereo in, digital coaxial in/out
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Basalt, Champagne, Slate Gray
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 19.7 x 21.1 x 17
Weight (pounds): 92.4
Price: $4,999 (updated 3/16/15)

Company Info
Audio Plus Services
(800) 663-9352
audioplusservices.com

COMPANY INFO
Audio Plus Services
(800) 663-9352
audioplusservices.com
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COMMENTS
chinito's picture
Submitted by chinito on March 3, 2012 - 8:54pm

Hi Thomas

I bought these speakers except for the subwoofer. My question is do you think it's better to buy the Focal subwoofer or should I get another brand like the JL Audio Fathom 113?

Thomas J. Norton's picture
Submitted by Thomas J. Norton on March 4, 2012 - 9:27am
Much as I recall liking the Electra system, and how the subwoofer worked with it, we're now a year and a half down the road from the last time I heard that package. So I have to go by measurements and value. The JL sub goes almost an octave deeper, is smaller, costs over $1000 less (it's not captive to the currently weak dollar/euro exchange rate), comes from a company whose bottom line depends on its subwoofer sales, and includes an on-board Eq system while the Electra does not. In the Electra's favor is the fact that it cosmetically matches the rest of the system. I can't make the choice for you, but there you have it.
chinito's picture
Submitted by chinito on November 13, 2012 - 7:04pm

Hi Thomas

Do you think the Onkyo TX-NR5010 have enough power to drive these speakers? My room size is about 4000 cubic feet.

Thank you
Chinito

donaldjordan's picture
Submitted by donaldjordan on December 24, 2012 - 12:31pm

Have you listed to the 1027s and how much would it differ with the 1028Be?

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