The Focal PS 165 FE Flax Evo Series 16.5cm (6½”) 2-Way Component Kit is equipped with the Flax cone and delivers a powerful (140-watt) natural sound without colouration.
In addition, the TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) surround they incorporate stabilises the surround to achieve better control, and even greater neutrality and linearity. The ‘M’-profile inverted dome TAM tweeters included in the kit offer a wider diffusion angle and greater sound definition, without directionality. Thanks to their tilted mounting, they are easy to install in the vehicle. A compact, pre-cabled audiophile crossover completes this kit. Finally, with its engraved aluminium basket and meticulous finishes, PS 165 FE combines style, discretion, and modernity for a premium system.
Main Features:
Unique, patented Flax cone: neutral sound without coloration, more dynamic
Butyl suspension, exclusive “TMD” (Tuned Mass Damper) profile: enhanced control, more neutral, linear sound
Al/Mg ‘M’-profile inverted dome TAM tweeter: better definition without directivity “TMD” suspension
Compact crossover, prewired: easy to install
Tilted mounting: easier installation
Aluminium Basket: rigid and non-magnetic design
Engraved serial number: guarantee of authenticity
Made in France in the Focal workshops
High sensitivity
Wider diffusion angle
Natural, precise sound
The Flax Cone, Expressive and Natural
This flax cone has been exclusively made in France by Focal since 2013. With its original design, it is 100% geared towards acoustic performance. This sandwich cone is formed of a flax fibre core placed between two thin sheets of glass fibre. Flax is a fibre with the unique ability to reproduce a very natural sound without colouration, with a rich reproduction in the midrange and clear bass strokes. Its lightness offers great dynamics, while its rigidity sustains the bass and provides good damping to deliver a faithful listening experience. Flax fibre is twice as light as glass fibre as it is hollow. Its very low elasticity makes it ideal for increasing the flexural rigidity module of a sandwich structure.
The TAM Tweeter
Made in France in the Focal workshops, the TAM tweeter stands out for its many qualities, particularly in terms of wide-angle diffusion, beneficial for in-car environments characterised by “off-axis” listening. Comprising a cone that is an aluminium/magnesium ‘M’-profile inverted dome, this tweeter unites an impressive array of cutting-edge Focal technologies to reproduce a faultless harmonic balance and highly-detailed treble.
The TMD Surround
A patented Focal technology, the TMD surround makes an appearance on all speaker drivers in the Flax Evo line, playing a key role in the reproduction and purity of the midranges as well as in the elimination of acoustic distortion, particularly when listening at high volumes.