About the Focal PS 165 FSE
The sound of flax
The sound of flax
In their pursuit of sonic excellence, Focal discovered that a flax woofer cone produces a dynamic sound that's worthy of their reputation. At half the weight of fiberglass, these flax fibers help create a very rigid yet lightweight cone that ensures accuracy and limits unwanted vibrations.
Shallow-mount woofer
Focal lets you prioritize excellent sound in more challenging vehicles by incorporating their famous woofer technology in a shallow-mount basket.
Tuned mass damper
Focal knows that control is of the utmost importance to accurate sound. Their patented surround employs "tuned mass damper" technology used to enhance the structural stabilization of earthquake-resistant skyscrapers — seriously!! With greater control of the woofer cone, you'll gain smoother, more natural sound.
Awesome power handling
This Flax Evo Series PS 165 FE 6-1/2" component speaker system combines flax woofers with Focal's celebrated M-profile inverted dome tweeters. The inverted dome design of the tweeters mimics woofer-style sound dispersion, distributing the high frequencies in a wide pattern to create an exceptionally natural soundstage. The aluminum frame provides an incredibly rigid and non-resonant platform for these superior components. These speakers will handle up to 70 watts RMS, so powering them with an amplifier will really enhance their dynamic range.
Product highlights:
- 6-1/2" component speaker system includes two woofers, two tweeters, and two crossovers
- shallow-mount flax woofer cone with "tuned mass damper" surround
- aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter
- 4-ohm impedance
- handles up to 60 watts RMS (120 watts peak)
- frequency response: 70-28,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 91.5 dB at 2.83 volts
- mounting depth: 2-3/16"
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # PS165FSE
What's in the box:
Focal PS 165 FSE owner's manual
- Two PS 165 FSE woofers
- Two TWFA1018 inverted dome tweeters (each has a 21" length of speaker wire attached)
- 2 Crossover networks
- 2 Woofer grilles
- 2 Woofer grille mounting rings
- 2 Tweeter grilles (installed)
- 2 Tweeter trim rings (installed)
- 2 OEM tweeter mounting rings
- 2 Tweeter angle mount cups
- 2 Woofer mounting gaskets
- 8 Speed clips
- Four 3/4" Screws
- Eight 1" Screws
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Dutch/ Polish/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese)
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Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Size | 6 1/2 | |
| Design | 2-way | |
| Tweeter Design | Inverted Dome | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
| Tweeter Composition | Aluminum/Magnesium | |
| Woofer Composition | Flax | |
| Woofer Surround | Butyl Rubber | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Specifications | ||
| Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter) | N/A | |
| Sensitivity at 2.83 volts | 91.5 | |
| Frequency Response | 70 - 28k Hz | |
| Minimum RMS Wattage | --- | |
| Maximum RMS Wattage | 60 | |
| Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 120 | |
| Top-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 3/16 | |
| Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | N/A | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 5 5/8 | |
| Mounting Height (Inches) | 0.457 | |
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Features
Woofer Size Classification: Some manufacturers, including Focal, call this size woofer a 6½". Because it requires a larger cutout than a standard 6½" speaker, Crutchfield has traditionally referred to this size woofer as a 6¾". Please enter your vehicle information to confirm fit.
Aluminum Basket: The woofers' cast aluminum baskets are rigid and non-magnetic.
Surround: Each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround, resistant to ultraviolet rays, temperature extremes, and humidity to add to the speaker's reliability and longevity.
Tweeters: The tweeters have inverted Aluminum/Magnesium domes, producing a broad sound stage. They can be surface or flush mounted using the included adapters. The angled surface mount housings can be positioned at 25° or 45°.
Note: When flush mounted, the tweeters are pressure fit into the opening, with nothing holding them from behind, so the cutout diameter is very important.
Tweeter Dimensions:
| Flush Mount | Angled Surface Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Height | 0.393" | 1.8" |
| Depth | 0.425" | (screw depth) |
| Frame Diameter | 2.046" | 2.07" x 2.15" |
| Cutout Diameter | 1.572" | N/A |
Crossovers: The input and output wires are attached to each crossover. The 12" input wires are not terminated (bare wire). Both the woofer and tweeter output wires are also 12" long; the woofer outputs are terminated with quick slides to easily attach to the woofers and the tweeter outputs are not terminated (bare wire). A switch inside each crossover lets you adjust the tweeter output level; choose -3 dB or 0 dB (flat). The crossovers use 2nd order high-pass and low-pass filters (12 dB/octave). The crossover point for both is 3 kHz.
Crossover Dimensions:
- Width: 2⅜"
- Height: 1⅛"
- Depth: 3⅜" (4⅞" including wires)
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These are the finest speakers that I've ever owned or heard at this price. As the volume is increased, they just continue to deliver exceptional and articulate sound. I've owned other Focal separates, however, these flax are definitely a cut above and worth their asking price.
Claude Anthony from CHESTER, VA