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Focal Electra BE series

Can anyone give feedback on Focal Electra BE series either 1028be or 1038be, possibly even 1027 or 1037 be series.
Currently have Revel Performa3 F206 and love their natural, clear and faithful to the music uncolored sound. They just aren't efficient enough and need more power handling to push a little louder at times. 
I'm looking for 89-90 or better sensitivity and 300-400 watt power handling.
My front end components are Benchmark DAC2, Ayre K5xemp preamp and Mark Levinson 532h amp rated at 300+ wpc. 
I've heard new Focal Kanta and they sounded excellent,  Electra BE series are a slight step up and are great deals right now. Haven't got a dealer near by to audition. Trying to keep to a slightly smaller than 45" inch tall speaker. 
lnitm
erik_squires
15,657 posts
 
other than some bass bloat which was the room interaction


Or... it was the amp not quite controlling the woofers. Just maybe.

lnitm OP
139 posts
 
Just to followup and thanks for all the responses!

I went with the Revel Performa F228be and I couldn't be happier! Love the open very smooth midrange, voices are liquid as heck. Treble extended and sweet and great bass, very resolving and articulate without being a hint of brightness. Highly recommend!

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steve59
1,640 posts
 
congrats, did you consider, compare the Kanta 2 at the same price before buying?
lnitm OP
139 posts
 
Yes. I heard Kanta 2 and a similar priced Dynaudio at a dealer. Liked to Dyns a little better than Focal but close. Dyns harder to push and lower power handling and the Revel F228be offered everything with exception of that Dynaudio soft dome tweeter is pretty special , a tad more natural but my Revels are still really good in that area. As I've read here I guess unless huge money hard to find absolutely perfect speaker. If Revel and Dynaudio had a baby it would be awesome Lol . 
lnitm OP
139 posts
 
One thing I love too about Revels is the flat, natural frequency response and I can push them to 95-100db if I want  with absolutely no breakup. 
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