A leading product heralded for its performance for several years now, the 165W-XP integrates Focal's exclusives technologies: TMD® surround, progressive spider, ventilated motor, new Beryllium tweeter, bi-amplification crossover. Focal also gave it a new design, steeped in their DNA and geared towards performance.
The result: an uncompromising kit that opens the door to the world of Utopia.
Unboxing and Walkthrough Video of Focal Utopia Series
Technologies
W' sandwich cone
The ‘W’ sandwich cone perfectly optimises the frequency response curve by fully mastering the three key parameters of lightness, rigidity and damping. When listening through the ‘W' sandwich cone, the sound is completely transparent with extremely little distortion.
TMD® surround
Originally developed for the Sopra line of high-fidelity loudspeakers, our TMD® (Tuned Mass Damper) surround has a unique profile, designed to better control the effects of resonance and to drastically reduce the distortion associated with deformations of the cone. The speaker driver takes advantage of this patented technology by spreading better defined and very realistic midranges.
Progressive spider
The progressive spider used on all our Utopia drivers is built around a progressive section that reproduces all the impact of the bass whilst optimising the linearity, precision and dynamics of the sound.
Bi-amplification crossover
All the components on our crossover have been specially selected and optimised to better control the effects of thermal dissipation. These components, essential for managing different channels and the soundstage, have improved reliability. As for the bi-amplification, this enables the woofer and tweeter to be driven separately in terms of power, resulting in optimum performance.
Product Features
Engraved serial number
Guarantee of authenticity
'W' sandwich cone
Excellent rigidity, high performance
Butyl suspension, exclusive 'TMD' (Tuned Mass Damper) profile
Enhanced control, more neutral, linear sound
2 Ohm voice coil
Sensitivity rise
Aluminium basket
Rigid and antimagnetic
Integrated mounting bracket
Optimised flush mounting
Beryllium inverted dome tweeter
Unparalleled sound reproduction
12/18dB Bi-amp crossover
Reliability, power and precision
Specifications
Tweeter | Woofer | |
Nominal Power | 15w | 100w |
Max Power | 150w | 200w |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 94dB | 93dB |
Nominal Impedance | 4Ω | 2Ω |
Dome | Pure Beryllium | 'W' |
Surround | Poron | Butyl |
DC Resistance | 4Ω | 1.8Ω |
Voice Coil Diameter | 20mm - 0 13/16'' | 32mm - 1 1/4'' |
Former | Kapton | Kapton |
Layers | 2 | 2 |
Wire | Wire | CCAW |
Net Weight | 150g - 0.1 lbs | 1,400g - 3.1 lbs |
What's in the Box?
- Two woofers
- Two inverted dome tweeters
- 2 Flush mount tweeter cups (with tweeters installed)
- 2 Crossover networks
- 2 Woofer grilles
- 2 Woofer grille mounting rings
- 8 Speed clips
- Eight 1-1/8" Screws
- Four 3/4" Screws
- Specifications
- Beryllium precautions
- Focal brochure