About the Focal ES 165KX2
Larger tweeter and 2-ohm impedance
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.
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:
Focal ES 165KX2 owner's manual
- 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 | |
Product Research
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"
The Focal ES 165KX2 replaces these items
- K2 composite woofer cone (Aramid, foam, and glass fiber)
- 2" woven Aramid fiber inverted-dome tweeter
- 6-100 watts RMS power range
- K2 composite woofer cone (Aramid, foam, and glass fiber)
- 2" woven Aramid fiber inverted-dome tweeter
- 6-60 watts RMS power range
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it is the best speakers i had ever heard. i suggest you run this set of speakers in Bi-amp. if you have DSP even better. you will know the different straight away with DSP. I run this set speakers with Audison Bit one full active without original crossover. WOW... the vocal is so Crisp and clean.
harley from NEW YORK