Focal Electra 1038 Be speakers

They are very sweet. I actually prefer them to the Diablo. You'll be washed in great sound in no time!
-Bill

 

Thanks for the positive affirmation. I am so looking forward to them. I am like a kid on Xmas eve.

 

Did you order 1008Be? Somehow when I clicked on your link and it only shows google homepage.

 

Yep 1008 BE in slate Grey

 

Yep. In Slate Grey

 

Gorgeous! Congrats, you've just purchased a very very good set of speakers. I've never heard of Diablo, so do not know how much Diablo is better (I'd guess more than 10% though).

I also have 1008Be in Basalt. BTW, would you be pairing with any sub?

 

Thanks. Yes I will be using my same sub. Paradigm DSP 3400

 

Awesome! Paradigm makes great subs. I have studio sub12 and it fills up the bottom nicely. I cross the sub over at 120Hz and 1008Be at 80Hz (instead of 60Hz) to relieve some load.

 

120Hz is too much for my room. I cross the sub at between 35-60Hz and the Bass is tight and full. Might have to change that with the Electras but that will come with trial and error

 

What electronics do you use? I use Anthem and its room correction ARC integrates and tames the sub quite well.

 

For 2 Channel I have a Musical Fidelity A5.5(with HT By Pass). Source is a Creek EVO Cd and Vinyl source is Project 2 Xperience with a Grado Platinum cartridge.

My HT Amp is a Yamaha RVX 3800

 

I am considering getting the PBK (Perfect Bass Kit)for use with the Paradigm Sub

 

Oh, I will be. Thanks.

 

I didn't know PBK works with DSP subs. Please do ASAP, at $100 don't walk, run.

 

Paradigm have one designed for use with there sub

 

Keep us posted about PBK. When I was shopping for a sub, I was also looking at a lot of ID brands - SVS, Hsu, etc. But PBK was the game changer for me.

 

Will do once I get the speakers. It wil take about 6 weeks for them to arrive. Only then will I start fiddeling with set up.

 

http://www.paradigm.com/products/products-by-series/paradigm-perfect-bass-kit

From Paradigms web site

 

Just placed an order for the PBk cost will be round $250. Will report back once I have had a chance to live with it for a while.

BTW wont receive it for at least 6 weeks

 

That's a bummer. I took my dealer demo unit for $100. It was a night and day difference.

 

Not at all. Regular price is around $300 so I am quite happy, besides in this country you usually add a zero to the dollar price to get the shekel price (because of shipping, taxes etc)