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A/B comparison · Speakers

Dali Epicon 8 vs Focal Electra 1038Be

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Dali Epicon 8

Dali Epicon 8

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
VS
CH B Focal Electra 1038Be

Focal Electra 1038Be

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2018
Dali Epicon 8 Focal Electra 1038Be
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 0 · Focal 0 · tied or not compared 11

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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

3.5-way Configuration 3-way
1x 1.14" Tweeter + 2x 8" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1.25" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
35 Hz to 30 kHz ±3 dB Frequency responseReference not published 33 Hz to 40 kHz 26 Hz extended
112 dB Max SPL Not published
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
28 Hz Port tuning Not published

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 93 dB
5 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
50 to 500 W Amp range 40 to 400 W
1225 mm · 104.7 lb Height · weight 1250 mm · 112.2 lb
3 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

Dali Epicon 8
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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