Sources for Focal 1038Be II

@contuzzi, I believe you have been misinformed. There has never been a 1038BE and a 1038BE II. What I believe you meant is the 1037BE (older version with 1” Tweeter) and 1038BE (newer version with large tweeter). You can verify with Focal directly and they will tell you what I am saying here. I have extensively researched this before I purchased a pair of 1038BE, CC1008BE, 5 of the 1008BE. Trust me.

@djmitchell, I agree with your assessment of the 1038BE. They are truly amazing speakers. Sold my Paradigm Sigs S8v3 and C5v3, which are wonderful speakers and great value; truly enjoyed them over the years.  But, in my opinion, these Focals are in a different league, and awesome value at the going prices.  I’ve also replaced a pair of S6v3 with the 1008BE in a separate room.  I’m loving these speakers. 

1027 and 1037 are be-1, 1028 and 1038 are all be-2 with the bigger tweeter. Confirmed with focal

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.