Description
(( FLAX EVO ))
Treat yourself to new sensation and unprecedented sound dynamics which will send shivers down your spine. The live sound of the Flax Evo line is revealed with power and high performance.
POWER AND GOOD LOOKS
Evo stands for “evolution”. While our Flax line is synonymous with pure sound, natural midranges and deep bass, Flax Evo only increases and revisits its assets for a high-end sound, with the same look embodied by the unique flax cone.
In addition to the Flax cone, this line incorporates the latest Focal technologies: the TAM Aluminium/Magnesium tweeter and the TMD surround featured on the tweeter, as well as all the speaker drivers for a refined yet powerful acoustic rendering.
Flax Evo includes a 2-way coaxial kit, four 2-way component kits, one 3-way component kit and four subwoofers. These kits can handle high-performance amplification and can be combined with any product from the Focal electronics range.
The PS 165 FXE kits provide you with a high-quality on-board listening experience as well as ease of installation of the system in your vehicle. Combining the best of Flax technology with the latest Focal innovations, these speakers deliver natural sound with striking realism.
SOUND CONTROL
Combined with the Flax diaphragm, the patented woofer surround provides better control of diaphragm movement, for greater neutrality and linearity of sound, and ever denser bass. The central ogive contributes to better sound dispersion.
CUSTOMIZED TREBLE
Focal’s “M” profile TAM tweeters offer a wider diffusion angle and remarkable sound definition. Their inclined stand makes installation easy. A compact, pre-wired audiophile crossover completes the kit.
BI-AMPLIFIABLE SOLUTION
PS 165 FXE can be powered by two separate amplifiers to optimize sound reproduction. In bi-amplification, for example, you can dedicate one amplifier for bass and another for treble.
The speaker drivers in the PS 165 FXE kit guarantee an easy installation and pure in-car listening pleasure. Combining the best of Flax technology with the latest Focal innovations, they offer one of the most natural sounds.
The TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) surround incorporated in the woofers stabilises the surround to achieve better control and greater neutrality and linearity, for an even denser bass. The central ogive cone, meanwhile, contributes to better sound dispersion.
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 and pre-cabled audiophile crossover completes the kit. Finally, with its engraved aluminium basket and meticulous finishes, PS 165 FXE combines style, discretion and modernity for a premium system.
KEY POINTS
- Unique, patented Flax cone
- Butyl surround with exclusive ‘TMD’ profile
- Al/Mg ‘M’-profile inverted dome TAM tweeter
- Made in France in the Focal workshops
- High sensitivity
- Slim design: easy installation
- Wider diffusion angle
- Natural, precise sound
- Easy installation
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 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal power: 80W
Maximum power: 160W
Sensitivity: 90.5dB
Nom. impedance: 4Ω
Cone: Flax
Surround: TMD – Rubber
DC resistance: 3.5Ω
VC diameter: 32mm 11/4″
Former: Kapton
Layers: 2
Wire: Copper
Net weight: 1,350g 2.97lbs
Frequency response: 55-28kHz
Crossover: 12dB/Oct @3kHz
