Sources for Focal 1038Be II

Yes I was of course correct about that.  Not sure why it was questioned.

ANYWAY, the 1028/1038 sound nothing like newer focal.  It is the last of the slightly forward/bright sound they were known for when not matched perfectly with the right gear.
 
I’d take a Kanta no2 over a 1038 any day.  The deal on the Electras now is tempting but make sure you can hear them first or you may regret it.

DJMitchells assertion ("Per Focal, there is no difference between 1038 Be and 1038 Be II. They are the same.") was correct, as all 1038s have the same tweeter and there is no such thing as a 1038 Be-1.

They may seem a bit bright at first, but after break in, the drivers settle in quite well.  I’m tempted to replace the Revel F208s in my bedroom with another set of 1038BE.

I’m tempted to replace the Revel F208s in my bedroom with another set of 1038BE

do you find f208s lacking something compared with those focals?

The Focal 1038BE have a bigger, fuller, richer, transparent sound, and can hold its own over speakers costing much more.  Having said that, the F208s are no slouch, and surprisingly sounds very good, with really good instrument separation and base delineation.  It definitely punches above its price point.  In my experience, you would be hard pressed to find a better sounding full range speaker for less than $5k.