The Focal Electra 1007, 1027, and new 1037 Be loudspeakers

The Electra Bes represent a remarkable fruition of technology and materials. In 2004, with the advent of JM Labs' 25th anniversary, the company released a limited edition of three special Electra-based speakers designed to incorporate the groundbreaking Berylium tweeter previously only available in their Utopia series. The 25th Anniversary Edition Electra Bes were an immediate sensation and the entire production run quickly sold out. Based on that success, the engineers went back to the drawing board and revisited the concept with the intent of an even more refined, more stylish, and even more innovative speaker they could put into regular production. The astounding 1007 bookshelf and 1027 and 1037 floorstanding loudspeakers are the result. Focals famous "W" sandwich cones has undergone extensive improvements, as has the manufacturing and design of the state-of-the-art tweeter. What this all boils down to is this: Short of the Utopia line, these speakers have provided us with the most lifelike listening experience we've yet encountered. Imaging is spacious and finely delineated, harmonic structure is rich and natural, and the dynamic range is explosive (when the material demands it) and practically limitless. Even with the smaller "bookshelf"-type monitor 1007 the musical experience is compelling. Like all of Focals offerings, the Electra 1000 Be speakers are amplifier-friendly and efficient (89dBW for the 1007; 91dBW for the 1027, and 93dBW for the 1037). These speakers get our highest recommendation. (Classic and Signature finsihes shown at left.)

Electra 1007 Be: $4,495.00/pr; 1027 Be: $7,995.00/pr. NEW 1037 Be: $10,995.00/pr.