Focal 130-165 VRS User Manual

130/165 VRS

User Manual

Congratulations on choosing Focal automobile speakers.
Focal speakers remain high quality products, due to the multitude of advanced
materials used. Detailed research and development in the laboratory, from
dedicated engineers and technicians, played a major role in producing such high
performing products. To gain the best results from your speakers, please ensure
you follow these recommendations. If not followed correctly any fault observed,
may not be covered by the guarantee.

Français page 7

Technical advances, included in the
Polyglass range

• Polyglass cones woofer

• TNB aluminum / magnesium inverted dome
tweeter

• Separated crossover, fully optimised with
adjustable level control.
High quality components used throughout.

Included

• 2 x woofer / midrange

• 2 x TNB tweeters

• 2 x gaskets

• 2 x crossovers

• fixing screws

• 2 x grilles

• Butyl surround

THE FOCAL GUARANTEE ONLY APPLIES IF PAGE 15 IS
RETURNED TO US WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE.

Focal® is a trademark of Focal-JMlab® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière
cedex - France - Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone] - www.focal-fr.com

Due to constant technological advances, Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product.

130/165 VRS

User Manual

Important recommendations

Before attempting any installation work, it is very important to verify how much space is
available to fit the speakers into the vehicle.
Key points:

• For direct replacement of original speakers, please check there is enough space for your
new Focal speakers and grilles.

• Ensure the speaker is clean from debris and metallic particles that maybe attached
(especially after drilling)

• Use the foam gasket supplied (inside the grille), for airtight placement of the speaker into
the panel.

• Do not touch the tweeter cone.

Choice of installation and positioning the tweeter

To achieve best results for your installation, please follow these simple guidelines

• Use a variety of speakers to achieve a large bandwidth, the most central possible.

• Speakers positioned in the most forward location possible, for correct staging

• Tweeters positioned preferably high in the doors or in the dash (if space permitting),
to obtain un-muddled high and midrange frequencies. These being directive to the
listener.

• To position the tweeters direct in-line to the listeners ears, for improved imaging.

2

Prefered woofer and
mid-range positions.

3 x prefered tweeter

positions

130/165 VRS

User Manual

Cables and connections

For best results with your speakers, we recommend you include the use of Focal cables.
Alternatively, other high quality cable can be used, if sufficient section thickness is available
(minimum thickness = 1mm2). This is particularly important for long lengths of cable to
ensure a strong efficient signal is maintained. Always ensure the polarity is respected, (+ is
connected to + and - is connected to -). Maintain correct connections, from principal source
radio / amplifier (left / right / front and rear), and crossover to speakers (tweeter to tweeter, mid
to mid, woofer to woofer), is always observed.

Woofer

3

Sortie droite

Sortie gauche

Input

Input

Tweeter

Woofer

Tweeter

Fitting the tweeter

There are two mounting possibilities available: surface or flush mount. The tweeter arrives
supplied in its flush-mounting pod. Very carefully, remove the grille, by gently prizing it off
(using a paper clip will help).

Surface mounting: choose the angle that best suits your installation (10° or 30°) and mount
the pod firmly using the screws supplied. Feed the wire through the hole in the pod and refit
the tweeter and grille in place.

Grille

Flush mounting: cut a neat 45mm diameter
hole in the panel where you want to place the
tweeter. Then with the metal mounting strip held

Unlocking tool

Tweeter

from behind (ensuring the ends are pointing
towards the hole), insert the screw through the

Pod

flush-mount pod from the front and tighten the two
parts together. Feed the wire through the hole in
the pod and refit the tweeter and grille in place.

Mounting strip

Fitting the crossover

Locate the crossovers in a dry, preferably
ventilated area, using either the screws
supplied or double-sided tape.
To open the box, squeeze the middle on the
side, and remove the cover.
In some cases, depending on your installation
and the space available, it maybe easier to
route the cables and connect to the crossover,
before securing the crossover to the vehicle.
Please check before.

Level adjustment of tweeter and midrange

The toggle switch found inside the crossover, allows the user to adjust the tweeter level.
This user-friendly option allows effective adjustments to be made, to your own personal listening
pleasure, plus optimising the infinite amount of speaker installation locations available.
This allows the system to be “tailor made” to your vehicle, effectively ensuring the best acoustics
are possible. Remember too much treble and your system may sound aggressive, thus suffer a
lose of dynamics, resulting in poor definition.
Level position 0 or -3dB, if the tweeter is located very close to woofer-midrange.
Level position -3 or -6dB, if the tweeter is located high in the vehicle (in the dash or high in the
doors) with the woofer positioned comparatively low.
Level position 0 or -3dB, if the tweeter is located in kick panel.

130/165 VRS

User Manual

Specifications

130 VRS 165 VRS

Type 2-way kit 2-way kit
Diameter 130mm (5") 165mm (6/12")
Maximum power 100W 120W
Nominal power 50W 60W
Sensitivity (2.8 V/1 m) 91dB 93dB
Frequency response 80Hz – 28kHz 70Hz – 28kHz
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
Fitting diameter 115mm (4-1/2") 141mm (5-9/16")
Mounting depth 48.5mm (1-15/16") 56mm (2-3/16")

How can you improve the sound quality of your speakers?

Easy. To improve the sound quality of your speakers notably those installed into the doors,
Focal has the answer. Known as “Plain-Chant”, this material acts as a sound absorber, to
effectively reduce unwanted resonances and ensure your speakers produce a more full
sound. No-fuss installation ensures this accessory, proves to be a real asset for your Focal
speakers / installation. Consult your Focal retailer for further information / advise

5

Which power for your amplifier?

Access speakers are already highly efficient, with improved sensitivity. Therefore, their use with
a high power head unit will produce comfortable listening pleasure.
However, if used with a more high-end system, with Focal amplification, the audio quality will
be greatly improved. It is very important to ensure that the rated power of the amplifier suits
the speakers used. Otherwise, your speakers may distort or possible damage may occur.
Always consult the owners manual of the principal source (head unit/amplifier), to ensure the
power rating is compatible. A safe guide is to ensure the maximum power of the amplifier is
not greater than the nominal power of the speakers.

Installation upgrade (with the help of a subwoofer)

If you want your system to have bass, with real punch and power, we recommend the inclusion
of a subwoofer. This will greatly improve your listening pleasure and give your system, some
real physical dimension.
Focal has therefore developed a range of subwoofer drivers and complete subwoofer systems,
to compliment your Polyglass speakers.
Consult your local dealer, or check out these exciting products on the Focal Internet site:
www.focal-fr.com