Focal Speakers reviews, What You Need to Know

When you are looking for the best speakers, a brand name that often comes up is Focal Speakers. They are a renowned French speaker brand that is well known for their quality and performance.

As an audiophile myself, I have a lot of faith in their speakers. So, for my next venture, I tried out several of their speakers. Before I got them, I researched each of them to know the image they have amongst the users.

Now, what I am going to give you here is my findings from the research and my experience with the speakers. Without wasting much time, let’s get right into it.

Focal Speakers overview 

Since I will discuss Focal speakers below, it’s better to know about the brand itself. Knowing about the brand will help you understand what you are supposed to expect from it.

Their signature sound of Focal features attention to detail that has brought them all their fame. The quality they put out there is so great that the French government acknowledged it and rewarded the brand.

They have a wide range of products. They are well known for their loudspeakers that are perfect for home usage. They also provide speakers for vehicles. And they have their line of monitoring speakers and headphones as well. So, you almost get all kinds of speaker solutions from Focal.

From all these categories they are very well known for making car speakers. Their car speakers are quite popular among car enthusiasts, and the reason is their top-notch quality that is pretty much unmatched.

There are typically two types of car speakers they make. You can either go for coaxial speakers or component speakers.

While coaxial speakers lack the quality of component speakers, they are affordable and have a more centralized sound. So, you can base your decision on this aspect alone.

Aside from this, you can look for other speakers from them as well because they try to maintain quality throughout all their product ranges.

Here I have listed some of the most popular and high-quality Focal speakers I found through my research. They are mostly car speakers, so you can check them out if you look for quality car speakers.

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Focal IS165 140W 17cm Integration Series

This is a speaker from Focal from their coaxial speaker category, and it’s the very best of the integration series. You get a top-quality build on the speakers that also help out with better sound performance. Overall, you will love the complete setup due to its components and quality.

This can be a great upgrade to your car speakers because of the sound quality. I loved how these speakers sound with all the details intact. You also get a great soundstage and stereo imaging on this one.

Something to love about this one is the built-in crossover you get. You don’t need to worry about getting a separate crossover and mounting it with the built-in crossover. This saves up a lot of your trouble and effort.

Specifications

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• RMS: 70 watts
• Peak power: 140 watts
• Sensitivity: 92 dB
• Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: 18.03 x 8.27 x 4.25 inches
• Weight: 5.86lbs 

Pros 

• It comes with a built-in crossover which takes away a lot of trouble for you.
• You get top-quality sound from the speakers.
• The sound is quite clear even at a higher volume, so it doesn’t ruin the quality depending on the volume.
• With the polyglass built, you get a sturdy construction as well as accurate sounds that don’t distort
• The soundstage and imaging of this speaker is quite impressive

Cons 

• It doesn’t have the most powerful bass, which can break the deal for bass lovers.

Focal PS 165 V1 Expert

When you are out there in search of the next replacement for your car speakers, this can be your savior. These component speakers, so you already know you will be getting better sound quality than coaxial ones.

For the sound quality, you get an amazing performance all over the board. First of all, it gives you a rumbly decent bass that you will love to hear. And that is complimented by crisp, clear, and detailed high tones.

I loved the separation it has with the mid-tones and high tones. And the whole setup is a complete package that comes with top-notch build quality. With the aluminum chassis, you can expect excellent rigidity without affecting the sound at all.

Specifications

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• RMS: 80 watts
• Peak power: 160 watts
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB
• Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: 16 x 9 x 7 inches
• Weight: 7.72lbs

Pros 

• These speakers are top of the line in terms of sound quality
• You get excellent frequency separation from the speakers
• It has got a classic build quality with a nonmagnetic aluminum chassis
• The bass on this one is quite impressive
• It’s a value for money speaker you can get for your car

Cons 

• Because of the design of the speakers, they may require some modification
• They are quite heavy

Focal 165 AS Access 6-1/2″ 2-Way Component Speakers

Not a fan of heavy speakers with some design flaws? Well, I have got you covered with this one then. It’s a super lightweight set of component speakers that have some clean design to offer. As for the quality, there is nothing to worry about that either.

Right off the bat, I loved the crispness of the sound these speakers put out. With the tweeters, you can get the perfect level of stereo imaging. And the rest of the components make all the treble and vocals sound transparent.

I would say this is worth your money considering the ease of setup, durability, and of course, the sound quality. There is hardly anything you can complain about on this one. So, all in all, it’s a great deal to grasp since the price is also quite reasonable.

Specifications 

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• RMS: 60 watts
• Peak power: 120 watts
• Sensitivity: 91.3 dB
• Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 8 inches
• Weight: 3.52lbs

Pros 

• The treble and mid from the speakers are too good to be true
• You get excellent stereo imaging from the tweeters for a set of car speaker
• They are worth the money you pay
• This speaker set is lightweight and a bit smaller than usual
• It’s not very difficult to set these speakers up in your car

Cons 

• You will need to use an amp to even get decent sound quality from these
• They aren’t your best bet if you love powerful bass

Focal RSE-165 Auditor 6-1/2″ 2-Way Component Speakers

If you are someone who loves some natural and balanced sound in their music, this is it for you. Here is the car speaker that will give you the perfect balance of treble and bass with some clarity in the vocals. Pair them up with a quality amp, and you are golden.

I can assure you that you will love the upgrade you get from your stock speakers because the sound quality of this speaker set will be far better than what stock speakers can put out. Even some third-party component speakers will have a hard time beating the balance in the sound this one has.

These speakers are built quite nicely and come with everything you need. So, the whole installation process of these speakers is also quite easy to do.

Specification 

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• Specification 
• RMS: 60 watts
• Peak power: 120 watts
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB
• Frequency Range: 60Hz – 21000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: 24.8 x 24.8 x 9.3inches
• Weight: 5.95lbs

Pros 

• The speakers come with a great balance in the sounds that many people love
• It has got great clarity on the trebles and vocals
• These are some high-quality built speakers
• It comes with everything you need in the package
• The speakers are quite easy to install

Cons 

• They don’t have a powerful bass to offer
• You will need an amp to get proper sound from these speakers

Focal PS165F Flax 6.5” 2-Way Component kit PC165F Flax 6.5” Coaxial Kit

Looking for some quality component speakers to upgrade the music system in your car? I suggest getting this one with two tweeters and two woofers.

Now, I found the soundstage to be more wholesome with these speakers, which was a shocker to me. Usually, you don’t get to see a wide soundstage with these speakers, as they focus mostly on the low ends. But on this, you get low-end and high-end frequencies all over the place.

As for the material on the build, I loved the idea of using flax fiber on the woofers. They provide better rigidity, but they are lightweight than regular fiberglass.

Specifications

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• RMS: 80 watts
• Peak power: 160 watts
• Sensitivity: 87.6 dB
• Frequency Range: 55Hz – 28000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: 17 x 14.5 x 13.38 inches
• Weight: 15lbs

Pros 

• The sound quality on this speaker is great, especially on the high end
• It gives a wholesome soundstage for a better listening experience
• You get an excellent build quality on this one from the flax fiber
• It’s a pretty easy to install component kit you can get
• The speaker set is worth your money for sure

Cons 

• You can’t get too much of a loud volume on this one
• The bass isn’t the best sounding

Focal Access 130CA1 SG 5-1/4″ 2-way car speakers

Want to love the sound inside your car? Well, then get these speakers as soon as you can. They will serve your need of listening to quality music inside your car very well.

First up is the amazing crystal-clear sound quality that I can’t but admire. It separates the high ends and mid frequencies so well that you will love to hear songs all day in them. Just pair them up with a quality sub-woofer, and you have a great setup.

Something I loved on this one is the adjustable angle tweeter. It’s so flexible to set up that you can almost put it anywhere you want to.

Specifications 

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• RMS: 50 watts
• Peak power: 100 watts
• Sensitivity: 91 dB
• Frequency Range: 65Hz – 20000Hz
• Impedance: 4-ohm
• Dimensions: ‎14.57 x 7.17 x 3.62 inches
• Weight: 4.94lbs

Pros 

• These are valued for money speakers you can get
• You get great quality on the treble and mid frequencies of music
• The separation in the music is very impressive
• It comes with a built-in crossover for easy installation
• The adjustable tweeters are a great plus to have in these

Cons 

• They won’t sound good without a subwoofer
• It can be too small to fit some cars

Focal Chorus 605 2-Way Bass-Reflex Bookshelf Speaker – Pair (Black)

Enough with the car speakers, here is something that everyone might like to have on their desk. It’s a bookshelf speaker that comes with some premium quality that you can only love.

First of all, the sound quality you get here is clean and crisp. The separation of the frequencies is truly impressive on this one. You can hear clean vocals and instruments throughout your listening experience.

Along with that, the build and design are nothing to complain about. It has got a classic and simplistic speaker design with a cover that looks very clean as well. All in all, a great pair of bookshelf speakers you can get.

Specifications 

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• RMS: 25 watts
• Peak power: 100 watts
• Sensitivity: 89 dB
• Frequency Range: 65Hz – 28000Hz
• Impedance: 8-ohm
• Dimensions: ‎14.57 x 7.17 x 3.62 inches
• Weight: 12.5lbs

Pros 

• These are some clean sounding speakers for clear vocals and instruments
• The built quality and looks are quite nice, with a classy finish on the cover
• It comes with a decent rich bass that sounds quite well in the ears
• You get excellent sound imaging from the speakers
• They are completely worth your money

Cons 

• You have to pair them up with a subwoofer to get the best bass performance
• They are a bit expensive that might be an issue for some

Verdict 

To sum up, Focal speakers are a great way to go if you are looking for premium quality in your sound. As you saw, I listed most of the car speakers since they are the very best in making those. You can choose any one of them and be satisfied with what you get.

Altogether, you can rely on any Focal speakers you buy simply because of their signature quality. You will have no complaints whatsoever.