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Focal ES 165KX2 K2 Power Series 6-1/2" component speaker system (2-ohm)

Item # 091ES165X2

Handmade in France, the Elite K2 Power Series 165KX2 component system is the culmination of Focal's passion for...

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About the Focal ES 165KX2

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Larger tweeter and 2-ohm impedance

Handmade in France, the Elite K2 Power Series 165KX2 component system is the culmination of Focal's passion for perfect sound, exceptional standards, and technological advances. Focal's sound gurus engaged in intensive listening sessions designing this line of speakers so that you hear uncanny realism, sweeping dynamics, and breathtaking depth in your music. This 2-ohm system extracts maximum power from your amp so you'll get more punch from your system, while the 1-1/8" tweeters deliver extended high-frequency response.
ES 165KX2

The K2 Power Series woofer features a Tuned Mass Damper rubber surround for minimized harmonic distortion.

Larger tweeter and 2-ohm impedance

Handmade in France, the Elite K2 Power Series 165KX2 component system is the culmination of Focal's passion for perfect sound, exceptional standards, and technological advances. Focal's sound gurus engaged in intensive listening sessions designing this line of speakers so that you hear uncanny realism, sweeping dynamics, and breathtaking depth in your music. This 2-ohm system extracts maximum power from your amp so you'll get more punch from your system, while the 1-1/8" tweeters deliver extended high-frequency response.

A classic woofer with a new twist

The 6-1/2" woofer uses Focal's classic "W" sandwich cone design to reproduce your audio with incredible accuracy. The nimble Kevlar and glass-fiber woofers demonstrate the control needed to play delicate classical passages, yet they'll handle the power needed to drive your bass-heavy tracks with authority. Focal adds a new Tuned Mass Damper (TMD®) rubber surround which minimizes harmonic distortion for the cleanest midrange possible. Focal builds an aluminum phase plug into the woofer for extended frequency response.

A redesigned tweeter

The ES 165KX2 employs a unique 1-1/8" aramid fiber tweeter with an "M"-shaped inverted dome design that disperses the highs with remarkable precision, all the way up to 22,000 Hz. The K2 Power crossovers use hand-made components developed by Focal to deliver an ideal blend of the highs and lows for a dynamic stereo image. Three levels of tweeter control let you dial in the sound to your car's environment.

Installation note: You'll need a pair of our universal backstraps to install the tweeters in the factory locations.

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Product highlights:

  • component speaker system includes two 6-1/2" woofers, 2 tweeters, 2 external crossovers, and 2 woofer grilles
  • K2 Kevlar sandwich woofer cone
  • Tuned Mass Damper (TMD®) rubber surround
  • 1-1/8" aramid fiber "M"-shaped inverted-dome tweeter
  • 2-way external crossover with 3 tweeter level settings
  • 2-ohm impedance
  • power range: 6-120 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 55-22,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 92.5 dB at 2.83 V
  • mounting depth: 3"
  • grilles included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # ES 165KX2

What's in the box:

  • Two woofers
  • Two inverted dome tweeters (with attached 20" length of speaker wire)
  • 2 Crossover networks
  • 2 Tweeter flush mount cups (installed)
  • 2 Tweeter angled surface mount cups
  • 2 Tweeter flush mounting washers
  • 2 Woofer gaskets
  • 2 Woofer grilles
  • 2 Woofer grille mounting rings
  • 2 Strips of grille putty
  • 8 Speed clips
  • Four 3/4" Self-tapping screws
  • Eight 1-1/8" Self-tapping screws
  • Owner's manual (English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Dutch/ Russian)
  • 2 Focal window stickers

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size 6 1/2
Design 2-way
Tweeter Design M-Shaped Inverted Dome
Impedance (Ohms) 2
Tweeter Composition Aramid Fiber
Woofer Composition K2 Kevlar Sandwich
Woofer Surround Butyl Rubber
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter) 89.5
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts 92.5
Frequency Response 55 - 22k Hz
Minimum RMS Wattage ---
Maximum RMS Wattage 120
Peak Power Handling (Watts) 240
Top-mount Depth (Inches) 3 1/16
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) 3 1/4
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) 5 5/8
Mounting Height (Inches) 0.4
Frame Width 6.49
Frame Length 6.49
The Focal ES 165KX2 replaces these items:

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Woofer
Tweeter
Crossover
Dimensions

Woofer

K2 Cone: The woofer cone is a sandwich composite consisting of a foam core, a structural glass fiber bottom layer, and a Kevlar top layer. This combination of materials results in a rigid, light weight cone with excellent damping characteristics.

Surround: Focal's patented butyl rubber TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) surround helps control unwanted resonances, providing a clean and neutral midrange with very low harmonic distortion.

Phase Plug: The bullet-shaped phase plug in the center of the woofer ensures a smooth, flat off-axis frequency response by preventing the high frequency sound waves emanating from one side of the cone from interfering with sound waves from the other side of the cone.

Voice Coil: The voice coil is wound around a 1-9/16" diameter low-mass Kapton former, ensuring no coil deformation.

Size Classification Note: Some manufacturers, including Focal, call this size woofer a 6-1/2". Because it requires a larger cutout than a standard 6-1/2" speaker, Crutchfield has traditionally referred to this size as a 6-3/4". Please enter you vehicle information to confirm fit in your vehicle.

Tweeter

Inverted Dome: The "M" profile, Aramid fiber, inverted dome tweeter is designed to increase precision at very high frequencies. The push-pull motor also damps acoustic resonances on the back of the membrane and extends the low end of the frequency response.

Mounting Options: The tweeter can be surface or flush mounted using the included adapters. The included angled cup allows surface mounting at one of two angles; approximately 60° and approximately 40°.

Crossover

Components: Focal uses audiophile grade polypropylene capacitors and air core inductors to ensure high definition and a dynamic sound quality. Thermal camera imaging is used to optimize component power dissipation, improve reliability, and lower temperature.

Slope: The high-pass crossover slope is 12 dB/octave. A switch on each crossover allows you to choose between 18 dB/octave and 12 dB/octave slopes for the high-pass crossover. Another switch allows you to choose between 12 dB/octave and 6 dB/octave slopes for the low-pass crossover. The crossover point for both is 3,000 Hz.

Tweeter Level: A three position switch on the crossover allows you to adjust the output level of the tweeter to -3 dB, 0 dB, or +3 dB.

Tweeter Shelf: Another switch on the crossover turns on/off a high-frequency boost, designed to improve definition.

Bi-amp Inputs: Each crossover has bi-amp inputs, one input for the tweeter and one for the woofer. When using only two amplifier channels the crossover inputs must be shorted together using two short pieces of speaker wire. Focal recommends using four amplifier channels to bi-amp the speakers for the improved dynamic range and to present an easier load for the amp(s) to drive.

Wiring: The inputs and outputs are set screw terminals; they will accept bare wire up to 10 gauge.

Dimensions

Tweeter:

  Flush Mount Surface Mount 40° Surface Mount 60°
Mounting Height 0.45" 1.85" 2.007"
Mounting Depth 0.48" screw depth screw depth
Frame Diameter 2.305" N/A N/A
Cutout Diameter 2.026" N/A N/A
Frame Width N/A 2.326" 2.326"
Frame Depth N/A 2.345" 2.273"

Crossover: The crossover dimensions are:

  • Width: 6"
  • Height: 1-3/4" (2" including the bolt heads)
  • Depth: 4"

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8 questions already asked

Q
I have a camaro so I would need to buy 2 of these to have all 4 speakers?
tyler  Feb 01, 2023
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Greetings Tyler, and thank you for your question. One set of the Focal ES165KX will have 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 crossovers. Technically 4 speakers. If you want to put these in the front, and also the rear, yes you would need 2 sets.
hogan  Feb 01, 2023 (Staff)
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(single cab pickup) Would a 75watts x 4 channel amplifier (Audio control ACM-4.300) power this setup sufficiently and\or would I experience significant gains in sound quality by by coming closer to matching the speakers rms rating?
aric  Aug 22, 2021
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Aug 24, 2021 (Staff)
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I want put these in my can am UTV. Will the sand ruin them? Are these marine rated. Looking for a high quality audio set up for out door use
travis  Sep 12, 2020
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Hi Travis. We would not recommend using these speakers in a setting where they could be exposed to the elements, or sand. Please chat with us online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695, for information regarding speakers that would work best in your application.
jessica  Sep 25, 2020 (Staff)
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Can I use the Focal to replace the factory Bose speakers in my 2019 GMC Sierra crew cab?
subfrontier  Jul 28, 2020
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You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.
thomas  Aug 14, 2020 (Staff)
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I don't know what size speaker your GMC has but they sent me adapters for my f150 and yes they are amazing speakers. The tweeters will take a little work we hot glued mine they are not a direct replacement of my factory ones and again I am not sure about GMC use the lookup tool ar call an advisor they are very knowledgeable. Hope this helps and by the way if are spending this amount of money get a real amp I am using the JL Audio VXI1000X5.
mike  Jul 28, 2020
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2 amplifiers, for 2 speakers? How much difference in sound.
audio rookie  Dec 16, 2019
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Hi Jon, thank you for your question. Depending on the configuration you're interested in running, could help us in better determining if using 2 amplifiers would be a good fit for your setup. Focal does recommend bi-amping these speakers by using a 4 channel amplifier, which will allow fuller dynamic range, and provide the amp with an easier load to efficiently drive these. Please chat with us online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. An Advisor will be happy to discuss this with you further.
jessica  Dec 31, 2019 (Staff)
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I have a mono amp driving my subs and a 4 channel driving my components, both front and rear ... I have a total of 11 speakers and two amps if you want to count tweeters and subs
randy  Dec 30, 2019
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Actually you have one amplifier channel for each speaker, in the case of the 2-way component set above you would need a 4-channel amp, if you wanted to add a subwoofer you would choose a 5-channel amp. They are designed to be installed this way and it does sound better. Although they supply crossovers, they are biamped which is still using one channel per speaker. You could skip the crossovers and just run active. Google passive vs. active speaker setup. Hope this helps.
todd  Dec 30, 2019
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What amp will work best with theres speakers or how many watts on the amp?
jose  Jul 07, 2019
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Jul 18, 2019 (Staff)
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Is the 120w rms still true when bi-amping these per driver or is it divided in half? i.e. Can I bi-amp with 120w x 4 or only 60 x 4? Would a separate 120w channel be too much for the tweeter?
matthew  Jan 18, 2019
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They are still 120 watts... the frequency is merely redirected. The xover splits the frequency, you still have 120w of high HZ going to the tweeter and 120w of low HZ going to the woofer... it's more complicated than that, but in lame men's terms that's it. I would be more gentle with the tweeter during tuning
ian  Jan 18, 2019
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Is this the replacement for the 165 KRX2?
douglas  Aug 26, 2016
1 answer
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They sure are! Focal is listing these as the replacement for their K2 Power 165 KRX2 speakers. I hope that helps!! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101
jason  Aug 29, 2016 (Staff)
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