Focal Performance 165AS3

Wow The crossover perfectly balances the sound across all 3 speakers Highs are clear and bright and mid fills the gap between tweeter and mid Bass

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Incredible clarity

I auditioned these speakers against the JL Audio C5-650 components using the same enclosures, same amp/power, and even though these cost far less, they still sounded better than the JL's... and I am saying this as a big fan of JL. They sounded more detailed, more 'airy', and I felt like I could hear a better separation of instruments. They sound amazing ran from my JL Audio HD900/5 amp and paired with a 10" JL Audio w6v3 sub in the HO box. I drive a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback and the sound quality is killer now. My only complaint is that the mid bass performance could be better on these but oh well.

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Focal Performance 165AS3

The sound quality from these focal speakers is incredible. I'm running them with a 2 channel 100w Fosgate Punch Amp which they handle with amazing clarity. Yes, the tweets are very bright but I'm of the opinion anyone purchasing these Kind of speakers is driving them with a good quality head unit with built in EQ. I've also spent considerable time prepping the door panels to give them the home they deserve. The result is amazing bass response, solid mids, and incredible highs. It's been close to two years now and the sound quality hasn't diminished. This is my first set of Focal speakers. Yes the price point is high but so worth it. Cheers.

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The best

These speakers give you the BEST BANG for your BUCK!!!!! I love them and probably will stay with FOCAL for years to come!!!

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Great for Porsche 911 - with a bit of work

I installed these with a Sound Ordinance amp in a used 2007 911. They sound great although the bottom end would definitely benefit from a sub. The stock system was base (non-bose) but I can't compare how it sounds as the amp and some speakers were fried. I will say it sounds better than 9-speaker high-end branded system in my wife's new luxury car. The tweeters snap into the dash mounting location without any modification, which is extremely helpful as there is really no clearance between dash and windshield to do work. The mids and woofers fit the door depth, but need custom mounting brackets. I did this with the plastic boards offered by crutchfield; seem to work fine 1.5 years in. Also had to run new speaker wire for the entire setup. I couldn't figure out the factory harness; the amp didn't appear to have separate "in" and "out" wires.

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Good for Ram 1500 3-way setup

These are definitely entry-level speakers but good bang for the buck. The tweeter is very bright but can be attenuated. As in all things car audio - install is everything. Mine are powered by a RF T400X4ad amp, and that is plenty of power. They are quite loud and actually don't really come alive without some power applied. The speakers are sounding better and better as they break-in. Mids and bass are decent but a sub is definitely needed to compliment this set. Mine are installed in the front doors and dash of a 2017 Ram 1500 Rebel...despite what CF says, they do fit with some minor modifications.

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Focal Performance 165AS3

Outstanding sound. Music has come alive again. Pair with a subwoofer for best performance.

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Great speakers

My new car came with a six speaker, 275 watt amp, system that sounded ok. It sounded great to my wife and others, but just ok to me. I wanted to upgrade the speakers and see if that helped. It did. A lot. These three speakers were professionally installed and there was some creative custom work getting that done. I also had the Focal 6x9s replace the rear deck 6x9s It looks completely stock, but sounds far better. These speakers have intense high end sound that I have pushed way down on the factory EQ. But they are clear and precise, with great bass response and extraordinary midrange (the latter was completely lacking from the factory Alpine system). They were recommended by the guy at the stereo place after they already had my old speakers out and saw what they were dealing with. Now the sound system is as amazing as the new car.

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Focal 165 as3

I have them installed my Silverado work truck and they sound amazing with good balanced sound had jl audio c3 650 before but these beat them hands down

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not worth the hype

Not near worth the money. I believe they would be fine if you could tone down the tweeter even more. If you turn up the volume they will make your ears bleed.

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Literally made for the Scion FRS, and the newer Scion TC's

These speakers are simply amped off the deck at the moment, and usually speakers don't sound that great just powered off the deck, but these are incredible. They sound so amazing just off the deck, and I have the JL Audio HD600/4 ready to be put in to amp them all (plus the rear Focal 165AC I have in) HIGHLY recommend them. I've never been disappointed with Focal. They're incredible. If you're worried about jumping into a brand that you've never heard of, or don't know anything about, please take my word for it and know that these speakers are some of the best out there. I've compared the JL Audio C5 series right next to the 2014 Focal Access series, and Focal destroys them. Amazing look, incredible build quality, the kevlar cones just MAKE them. They completely the look of any car (if you see them). Unfortunately I can't really see any of mine, but I guess that's good because no one will steal them. I just bought the JL Audio HD1200/1 , which will be amping 2 either Rockford Fosgate P3 Shallow 12" subs, 1 JL Audio 13.5" Shallow mount Sub, or 2 Kicker Comp RT 12" shallow subs.

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