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Cambridge Audio Aero 2 vs Focal Electra 1038Be

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Cambridge Audio Aero 2

Cambridge Audio Aero 2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2013
VS
CH B Focal Electra 1038Be

Focal Electra 1038Be

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2018
Cambridge Audio Aero 2 Focal Electra 1038Be
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.1/10Cambridge Audio

Rows won, of 9 compared Cambridge Audio 1 · Focal 0 · tied or not compared 8

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 3-way
1x 2" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1.25" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
40 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 33 Hz to 40 kHz 26 Hz extended
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB SensitivityReference not published 93 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
25 to 120 W Amp range 40 to 400 W
371 mm Height · weight 1250 mm · 112.2 lb
5 yr +2 yr Warranty 3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Cambridge Audio Aero 2

The Cambridge Audio Aero 2 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Cambridge Audio SX-60.

Why this one: Same 6.5 inch bookshelf woofer size and close frequency response and sensitivity to the Aero 2

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Focal Electra 1038Be

The Focal Electra 1038Be isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Focal Aria Evo X No 4.

Why this one: Current flagship tower with matching 3-way layout, 6.5in woofers, 93dB sensitivity and similar tall height.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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