About the Focal ES 165KX3
Larger tweeter in a 3-way system
The K2 Power Series woofer features a Tuned Mass Damper rubber surround for minimized harmonic distortion.
Larger tweeter in a 3-way system
Handmade in France, the Elite K2 Power Series 165KX3 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.
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. The 3" driver in this 3-way system uses the same sandwich cone to deliver all the midrange details.
A redesigned tweeter
The ES 165KX3 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.
Product highlights:
- component speaker system includes two 6-1/2" woofers, two 3" midrange drivers, 2 tweeters, 2 external crossovers, and 2 woofer grilles
- K2 Kevlar sandwich cone for woofer and midrange driver
- 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
- 4-ohm impedance
- handles up to 120 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 45-22,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 93 dB at 2.83 V
- woofer mounting depth: 3"
- grilles included
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # ES 165KX3
What's in the box:
Focal ES 165KX3 owner's manual
- Two woofers
- Two midrange
- Two inverted dome tweeters (with attached 20" length of speaker wire)
- 2 Tweeter flush mount cups (installed)
- 2 Tweeter angle mount adapters
- 2 Midrange/Tweeter surface mount housings
- 2 Crossover networks
- 2 Woofer grilles
- 2 Woofer grille mounting rings
- 2 Midrange grilles
- 2 Midrange grille mounting rings
- 2 Woofer mounting gaskets
- Grille putty
- 16 Speed clips
- Eight 1" Self-tapping screws
- Two 3/4" Self-tapping screws
- Eight 5/8" Self-tapping screws
- Two 5/8" Screws
- Two M3x8mm Machine screws
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Dutch/ Russian)
- 2 Focal window stickers
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Speaker Size | 6 1/2 | |
Design | 3-way | |
Tweeter Design | M-Shaped Inverted Dome | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
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 | |
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts | 93 | |
Frequency Response | 45 - 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) | 0.418 | |
Frame Width | 6.489 | |
Frame Length | 6.489 |
Product Research
Woofer
Midrange
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.
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.
Midrange
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.
Phase Plug: The bullet-shaped phase plug in the center of the midrange 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.
Size: The midrange drivers are not a standard size, approximately 3" diameter. They can be top or bottom mounted and have these dimensions:
- Depth (top mount): 1.314"
- Mounting height: 0.272"
- Flange height: 0.165"
- Depth (bottom mount): 1.479"
- Tweeter protrusion: 0.107"
- Cutout diameter: 2.885"
- Frame diameter: 3.452"
- Grille diameter: 3.847"
- Grille height: 0.595"
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°.
Tweeter/Midrange Mounting: Two surface mounting pods are included that hold a midrange and tweeter. The pods' dimensions are 6-7/8" x 4-1/4" x 3-1/8" (height above mounting surface).
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.
Bi-amp Inputs: Each crossover has bi-amp inputs, one input for the midrange/tweeter combination 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.
Slope: The midrange (band-pass) and tweeter (high-pass) crossover slopes are 12 dB/octave. The woofers' low-pass slope is selectable between 12 dB/octave and 6 dB/octave.
Crossover Points: There are three crossover frequency options between the woofer (low-pass) and midrange (high-pass), 300 Hz, 400 Hz, and 500 Hz. The crossover point between the midrange and tweeter is fixed at 3.5 kHz.
Adjustments: Five switches allow customizing the crossover output:
- Tweeter Level: three position switch; -3 dB, 0 dB, or +3 dB
- Tweeter Shelf: on/off switch; high-frequency boost emphasizes extreme (high) treble frequencies, designed to improve definition
- Midrange Level: three position switch; -3 dB, 0 dB, or +3 dB
- Midrange Frequency: midrange high-pass crossover point; 300 Hz, 400 Hz, or 500 Hz
- Woofer Slope: low-pass crossover slope; 12 dB/octave or 6 dB/octave
Dimensions
Tweeter:
Flush Mount | Surface Mount 40° | Surface Mount 60° | |
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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:
- Width: 7-1/2"
- Height: 1-3/4" (2" including the bolt heads)
- Depth: 4-3/4"
The Focal ES 165KX3 replaces these items
Focal K2 Power 165 KRX3
- 6-3/4" woofer and 3" midrange speakers feature K2 composite cones (Aramid, foam, and glass fiber)
- 2" woven Aramid fiber inverted-dome tweeter
- 6-100 watts RMS power range
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Running off a Mosconi dsp focal 6 channel amp, took a bit of tuning and now I've not heard better get what you pay for 1200 for amp 1200 for dsp and these speakers get it?
Will from Paducah