The French private company Focal in 2020 entered the top three brands in Europe for the production of electro-acoustic systems and components. The line of automotive acoustics includes dozens of patented developments of coaxial and component systems, components for installation in standard acoustics, subwoofer enclosures and basses.
A distinctive feature and advantage of the Focal acoustics remains the manual assembly of most of the units, the use of unique materials for the diffusers and the proprietary technology of tweeters and crossovers.
What is the best Focal acoustics for a car in 2020?
Focal Performance PS 165 F3E
The Focal PS 165 F3E Performance Line three-cavity component acoustics provide surround and natural sound in the car interior. A built-in inertial damper stabilizes mid-frequency sounds, controls bass clarity, and reduces noise.
The tweeters have an oversized inverted dome and an adjustable tilt angle so they fit into the mounting block at the right angle for clear sound transmission. Linen and fiberglass are used in the production of the diffusers, the composite material provides sufficient rigidity to the dome, and sound transmission occurs without interference.
Includes an audiophile crossover with three settings for tweeters and midrange. The speakers are installed in an aluminum basket with a butyl body kit, the installation depth is 8 cm.
Performance PS 165 F3E have a rated power of 80 W. The maximum power declared by the manufacturer is 160 W, when synchronizing with the amplifier, the resistance of the nodes is taken into account, the impedance of the model is 4 ohms.
According to drivers' reviews, the component system justifies its price - from 60,000 rubles, speaker diameter - 16 cm, can be easily installed in the regular places of the car, suitable for most modern models.
Performance PS 165FX
The two-piece PS 165FX model was developed in 2013. The set includes a Flax cone woofer made from a composite of linen and fiberglass. The maximum power of 140W ensures clear, distortion-free sound in the cabin.
The tweeters of the kit have a wide angle of sound propagation thanks to the built-in profiled dome; after installation in the car, the sound stage is adjusted for a specific salon. The set includes an external crossover with an additional cable for installation in the shelf.
The speaker, standard size 16 cm, is housed in an aluminum basket with butyl enclosures, with a maximum mounting depth of 8 cm.
Auditor RCX-130
The RCX-130 two-way coaxial speakers from the Auditor line are considered the best of this type of acoustics. The loudspeakers have an average size of 13 cm in diameter and an installation depth of 5 cm, they provide clear sounding in a wide frequency range from 35 Hz to 21 kHz, the maximum power is 100 watts.
The model provides clear transmission of sound at high and medium frequencies, bass sounds as natural as possible due to the installation of a linen cone. The material of the cone remains a patented invention of the brand and has an increased sound transmission area.
The trademark of the brand - the inverted tweeter, provides the system with optimal linearity, thanks to the tweeter material, extremely high and low frequencies are combined into a natural sound.
The speakers are edged with steel grilles, the aluminum mesh provides excellent dispersion - it does not scatter the sound and does not reduce its clarity and brightness. Motorists note the ease of installation of the system; when installed in regular places, it is not required to modify the doors. The speakers are optimally tuned, transmitting the clear sound of both a rock concert and radio dialogue.
Auditor RCX-165
A more powerful coaxial speaker from the Auditor series, the RCX-165 allows you to enjoy excellent bass, mids and highs at any volume. The set includes two round speakers with a diameter of 16 cm, mounting height - 6.3 cm.
The two-cavity system has an impedance of 4 ohms. The parameter is important when synchronizing the device with a car radio tape recorder, the rated power is 60 W, the maximum is 120 W. Acoustics will provide clear sound transmission in a wide frequency range of 60Hz-21kHz.
The high performance of the speaker system is provided by an inverted dome tweeter and a sensitive cone made of linen fiber with the addition of glass fractions. The material used for the tweeter is Mylar, the density of which allows you to clearly combine and transmit low and high frequency sounds in a natural volume.
Drivers prefer this system due to the average cost and large speaker diameter that can be easily installed in the regular place of most modern cars.
Focal Integration IC 165TOY
The Focal company produces acoustics of a universal type and for specific car models. The Toyota and Lexus lineup has been equipped with Focal Integration systems from the head plant assembly line since 1998. The acoustics are also suitable for reinstalling the standard system; they have adapted assemblies for the configuration of a particular cabin.
The set includes two coaxial speakers of a standard size - 16.4 cm. The steel basket with a butane body kit has an installation depth of 6 cm. The IC 165TOY model was developed in 2018, has an improved dome tweeter design, and an original diffuser material. Linen fiberglass delivers natural bass and treble from 60Hz-21kHz.
Motorists note the high quality of sound transmission, the convenient adjustment angle of the tweeter when mounted in a shelf or the lower part of the doors.
Integration IFBMW-S
For the BMW model range, the French manufacturer has developed component acoustics of the IFBMW-S brand. The system resembles instead of the standard one on the 1.3, 5 series BMW, BMW X1, significantly improving the quality of the standard soundtrack.
The two-channel system has a minimum power of 40 W, the maximum is declared by the manufacturer at 80 W. The bass is smooth and the high and mid frequencies are clearly reproduced by the original inverted dome tweeter.
Linen fiber with glass is used as the material of the cone, the composite transmits clear and bright sound without distortion and interference.
The butyl rubber material of the basket maintains an even sound at any volume, without the propagation of a shock wave. The tweeter, adjustable in two planes, is easily installed in the seat - the adjustment allows for the best sound stage in any salon.
K2 Power EC165K
The K2 Power EC 165 K coaxial acoustics model was developed in 2018. The original design of the speakers retains the Focal's corporate identity - a light brown head speaker cone made of original linen fiberglass.
The two-channel system delivers crisp bass and treble thanks to the tweeter design. The inverted dome tweeter with a 260-degree tilt angle is adjustable in two planes, which makes it possible to create a soundstage for a specific car interior.
Minimum power - 80 W at 4 Ohm, the impedance parameter is taken into account when installing the system for synchronization with the radio amplifier. The manufacturer claims a maximum power of 160 watts, which will provide high-quality bass sound at maximum volume.
The speakers have a standard size of 16 cm, thanks to the butyl rubber basket and mounting inserts, they are installed in the regular places in the door for sizes from 15-17 cm.
Drivers note the clarity of the sound at various frequencies, the high performance of the system, the absence of noise and the protection against interference.The main drawback of the model is the high price of the original kit assembled in the Focal workshops - from 35,000 rubles. The price of a Chinese replica is from 14,000 rubles.
Conclusion
Focal car acoustics are among the ten best systems in the world for sound quality, reliability and productivity. The brand's lineup includes models for installation in a specific car range, universal component and coaxial systems for equipping any car. Drivers will quickly choose an original model or a licensed replica to suit their needs.
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- Focal Performance PS 165 F3E
- Performance PS 165FX
- Auditor RCX-130
- Auditor RCX-165
- Focal Integration IC 165TOY
- Integration IFBMW-S
- K2 Power EC165K
|| rss | French private company Focal in 2020 entered the top three brands in Europe for the production of electroacoustic systems and components. The line of automotive acoustics includes dozens of patented developments of coaxial and component systems, components for installation in standard acoustics, subwoofer enclosures and basses.
A distinctive feature and advantage of the Focal acoustics remains the manual assembly of most of the units, the use of unique materials for the diffusers and the proprietary technology of tweeters and crossovers.
What is the best Focal acoustics for a car in 2020?
Focal Performance PS 165 F3E
The Focal PS 165 F3E Performance Line three-cavity component acoustics provide surround and natural sound in the car interior. A built-in inertial damper stabilizes mid-frequency sounds, controls bass clarity, and reduces noise.
The tweeters have an oversized inverted dome and an adjustable tilt angle so they fit into the mounting block at the right angle for clear sound transmission. Linen and fiberglass are used in the production of the diffusers, the composite material provides sufficient rigidity to the dome, and sound transmission occurs without interference.
Includes an audiophile crossover with three settings for tweeters and midrange. The speakers are installed in an aluminum basket with a butyl body kit, the installation depth is 8 cm
Performance PS 165 F3E have a rated power of 80 W. The maximum power declared by the manufacturer is 160 W, when synchronizing with the amplifier, the resistance of the nodes is taken into account, the impedance of the model is 4 ohms.
According to drivers' reviews, the component system justifies its price - from 60,000 rubles, speaker diameter - 16 cm, can be easily installed in the regular places of the car, suitable for most modern models.
Performance PS 165FX
The two-piece PS 165FX model was developed in 2013. The maximum power of 140W ensures clear, distortion-free sound in the cabin.
The tweeters of the kit have a wide angle of sound propagation thanks to the built-in profiled dome; after installation in the car, the sound stage is adjusted for a specific salon. The set includes an external crossover with an additional cable for installation in the shelf.
The speaker, standard size 16 cm, is housed in an aluminum basket with butyl enclosures, with a maximum mounting depth of 8 cm.
Auditor RCX-130
The RCX-130 two-way coaxial speakers from the Auditor line are considered the best of this type of acoustics. The loudspeakers have an average size of 13 cm in diameter and an installation depth of 5 cm, they provide clear sounding in a wide frequency range from 35 Hz to 21 kHz, the maximum power is 100 watts.
The model provides a clear transmission of sound at high and medium frequencies, the bass sounds as natural as possible due to the installation of a linen diffuser. The material of the cone remains a patented invention of the brand and has an increased sound transmission area.
The trademark of the brand - the inverted tweeter, provides the system with optimal linearity, thanks to the tweeter material, extremely high and low frequencies are combined into a natural sound.
The speakers are edged with steel grilles, the aluminum mesh provides excellent dispersion - it does not scatter the sound and does not reduce its clarity and brightness. The speakers are optimally tuned, transmitting the clear sound of both a rock concert and radio dialogue.
Auditor RCX-165
A more powerful coaxial speaker from the Auditor series, the RCX-165 allows you to enjoy excellent bass, mids and highs at any volume. The set includes two round speakers with a diameter of 16 cm, mounting height - 6.3 cm.
The two-cavity system has an impedance of 4 ohms. Acoustics will provide clear sound transmission in a wide frequency range of 60Hz-21kHz.
The high performance of the speaker system is provided by an inverted dome tweeter and a sensitive cone made of linen fiber with the addition of glass fractions. The material used for the tweeter is Mylar, the density of which allows you to clearly combine and transmit low and high frequency sounds in a natural volume.
Drivers prefer this system due to the average cost and large speaker diameter that can be easily installed in the regular place of most modern cars.
Focal Integration IC 165TOY
The Focal company produces acoustics of a universal type and for specific car models. The acoustics are also suitable for reinstalling the standard system; they have adapted assemblies for the configuration of a particular cabin.
The set includes two coaxial speakers of a standard size - 16.4 cm. Linen fiberglass provides natural sounding low and high frequencies in the range of 60 Hz-21 kHz.
Motorists note the high quality of sound transmission, the convenient adjustment angle of the tweeter when mounted in a shelf or the lower part of the doors.
Integration IFBMW-S
For the BMW model range, the French manufacturer has developed component acoustics of the IFBMW-S brand. The system resembles instead of the standard one on the 1.3, 5 series BMW, BMW X1, significantly improving the quality of the standard soundtrack.
The two-channel system has a minimum power of 40 W, the maximum is declared by the manufacturer at 80 W. The bass is smooth and the high and mid frequencies are clearly reproduced by the original inverted dome tweeter.
Linen fiber with glass is used as the material of the cone, the composite transmits clear and bright sound without distortion and interference.
The butyl rubber material of the basket maintains an even sound at any volume, without the propagation of a shock wave. The tweeter, adjustable in two planes, is easily installed in the seat - the adjustment allows for the best sound stage in any salon.
K2 Power EC165K
The K2 Power EC 165 K coaxial acoustics model was developed in 2018. The original speaker design retains the Focal's corporate identity - a light brown head speaker cone made of original linen fiberglass.
The two-channel system delivers crisp bass and treble thanks to the tweeter design. The inverted dome tweeter with a 260-degree tilt angle is adjustable in two planes, which makes it possible to create a soundstage for a specific car interior.
The minimum power is 80 W with a resistance of 4 ohms, the impedance parameter is taken into account when installing the system for synchronization with the radio amplifier. The manufacturer claims a maximum power of 160 watts, which will provide high-quality bass sound at maximum volume.
The speakers have a standard size of 16 cm, thanks to the butyl rubber basket and mounting inserts, they are installed in the regular places in the door for sizes from 15-17 cm.
Drivers note the clarity of the sound at various frequencies, the high performance of the system, the absence of noise and the protection against interference. The main disadvantage of the model is high
the price of the original kit, assembled in the Focal workshops - from 35,000 rubles. The price of a Chinese replica is from 14,000 rubles.
Conclusion
Focal car acoustics are among the ten best systems in the world for sound quality, reliability and productivity. Drivers will quickly choose an original model or a licensed replica to suit their needs.
