Focal PS 165 FSE Flax Evo Series 6-1/2" shallow-mount component speaker system

Name: Focal PS 165 FSE
Brand: Focal
SKU: 091PS165FS
Price: 669.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (24 reviews)

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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
Item # 091PS165FS

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
Driver Design	2-way
Woofer Design	Cone
Woofer Material	Flax
Woofer Surround	Butyl Rubber
Midrange Design	---
Midrange Material	---
Tweeter Design	Inverted Dome
Tweeter Material	Aluminum/Magnesium
Super Tweeter Design	---
Super Tweeter Material	---
Impedance (Ohms)	4
Weather-resistant	No
Grilles Included	Black, Steel mesh, Plastic frame
Parts Warranty	N
Labor Warranty	1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter)	N/A
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts	91.5
Frequency Response	70 - 28k Hz
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
Frame Width	6.495
Frame Length	6.495

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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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3 questions already asked

I have a 2017 Ford Transit 250 mid roof with the factory 2 speaker system. It also has the pillar mounted tweeters. I noticed many 6-3/4" speakers are listed that fit my front doors. What is it about these Focals prevent them from working in my front doors?

michael s Jan 24, 2024

1 answer

Using the Metra 82-5605 brackets that we provide for mounting speakers in the front doors, we only have a clearance between the bracket and the door's speaker grille of 0.284" whereas these Focal speakers require a minimum clearance of 0.457". The Metra brackets are 0.814" tall, so it may be possible for you to fabricate your own shorter brackets, which would leave room to fit the speakers.

zachary Jan 25, 2024 (Staff)

Do I need an amp for these or can I run them off my radio alone?

vladamire Dec 14, 2022

1 answer

Greetings Vladamire, and thank you for your question. The Flax series Focal speakers need an amplifier of 50-60 watts to perform as their specs state. I personally would not run just radio power to them.

thomas Dec 14, 2022 (Staff)

Can the tweeters be mounted on top of the speakers like a coaxial?

brian Dec 05, 2020

1 answer

This would need to be a custom built mount. Focal does not provide any way to do this with what's in the box.

benjamin Dec 05, 2020

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