About the Focal ES 165 KX2E
Meticulous design and construction
Meticulous design and construction
Handmade in France, the Elite K2 Power Series ES 165 KX2E component system is the culmination of Focal's passion for perfect sound. Focal's sound gurus engaged in intensive listening sessions designing this line of speakers so that you experience uncanny realism, sweeping dynamics, and breathtaking depth in your music. The system's 2-ohm impedance extracts maximum power from your amp so you'll get more punch from your system.
The K2 woofer's beefy magnet enables it to handle and control gobs of power.
A classic woofer with a twist
The 6-1/2" woofer uses Focal's classic "W" sandwich cone design for incredibly accurate audio reproduction. The light foam core is sandwiched between the nimble aramid fiber and fiberglass layers, so the woofer can demonstrate the control needed to play delicate classical passages, yet handle the power needed to drive your bass-heavy tracks with authority. Focal adds a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD®) butyl rubber surround which minimizes harmonic distortion for the cleanest midrange possible. Focal also improves the woofer's range by incorporating an aluminum phase plug in the woofer for extended frequency response.
A super-responsive tweeter
Focal's FRAK tweeter employs a unique "M"-shaped inverted dome design that disperses the highs with remarkable precision, all the way up to 32,000 Hz. The tweeter construction combines aluminum and magnesium to keep it ultra-light and superbly accurate. 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. They also include controls for a treble boost, a 3-level bass setting, and two crossover slope adjustments — all so you can dial in the sound to your car's environment.
Product highlights:
- component speaker system includes two 6-1/2" woofers, 2 tweeters, 2 external crossovers, and hardware
- K2 aramid fiber sandwich woofer cone
- Tuned Mass Damper (TMD®) butyl rubber surround
- FRAK "M"-shaped inverted-dome tweeter made of aramid fiber
- 2-way external crossover with tweeter, woofer, and crossover slope settings
- 2-ohm impedance
- power handling: 120 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 55-32,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 92.5 dB at 2.83V
- woofer top mounting depth: 3.00"
- woofer and tweeter grilles included
- flush- and surface-mount tweeter brackets included
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # ES165KX2E
What's in the box:
Focal ES 165 KX2E owner's manual
- Two woofers
- Two inverted dome tweeters
- 2 Crossovers
- 2 Tweeter flush mount rings
- 2 Tweeter angled surface mount cups
- 2 Tweeter grilles (installed)
- 2 Woofer grilles
- 2 Woofer grille mounting rings
- 2 Woofer gaskets
- 8 Speed clips
- Four 3/4" Screws
- Eight 1-1/8" Screws
- Quick start guide
- 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 | Aluminum | |
| Woofer Composition | Aramid Fiber/Glass/Kevlar | |
| 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 | |
| Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | 3 3/16 | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 5 5/8 | |
| Mounting Height (Inches) | 0.41 | |
| Frame Width | 6.49 | |
| Frame Length | 6.49 | |
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Size Classification Note: Some manufacturers, including Focal, call this size woofer a 6½. Because it requires a larger cutout than a standard 6½, Crutchfield has traditionally referred to this size woofer as a 6¾. Please enter your vehicle information to confirm fit.
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.
Tweeter Mounting Options: The tweeters can be surface or flush mounted using the included adapters, or the trim rings can be removed and the protective washers added for mounting in a factory tweeter location. The included angled cup allows surface mounting at one of two angles; approximately 60° and approximately 40°.
Mounting Dimensions:
| Flush Mount | Surface Mount 40° | Surface Mount 60° | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Height | 0.475" | 1.855" | 1.98" |
| Mounting Depth | 0.765" | screw depth | screw depth |
| Frame Diameter | 2.302" | N/A | N/A |
| Cutout Diameter | 2.0" | N/A | N/A |
| Frame Width | N/A | 2.308" | 2.308" |
| Frame Depth | N/A | 2.333" | 2.245" |
Crossovers: The crossover inputs and outputs are set screw terminals; they will accept bare wire to 10-gauge. The high-pass and low-pass crossover point is 3,000 Hz and 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. Each crossover also has four switches to make various adjustments:
- High-Pass Slope: 12 dB/octave or 18 dB/octave
- Low-Pass Slope: 6 dB/octave or 12 dB/octave
- Tweeter Shelf: on/off (high-frequency boost designed to improve definition)
- Tweeter Output Level: -3 dB, 0 dB, or +3 dB
Crossover Dimensions:
- Width:5⅞"
- Height: 1⅞"
- Depth:4"
The Focal ES 165 KX2E replaces these items
Focal ES 165KX2
- K2 Kevlar sandwich woofer cone
- 2-ohm impedance
- power range: 6-120 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
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