Focal Car Speaker User Manual

ACCESS COAXIAL

User Manual

Thank you for choosing Focal. We are happy you share our passion for the “Spirit
of Sound”. Designed using the latest technology, these speakers continue Focal’s
perfectionist believes, developing products with high power handling, and unrivalled
sound quality. To obtain the best results from this product, we recommend that you follow
carefully all the information contained in this user’s manual. If not correctly followed, any
fault observed may not be covered by the guarantee.

Warning

Continuous listening at high sound level (above 110dB) can durably damage your hearing.
Listening above 130dB can damage your hearing permanently.

The Focal guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to
us within 10 days of purchase.

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.

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Installation

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Fig. A : mounting Access speakers in factory locations without grille (570 CA1).
Fig. B : mounting Access speakers using the supplied grilles.

Choice of installation and positioning of speakers

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

• Speakers must be positioned in the far front of the car for a
correct sound stage.

• You can also install Access coaxial speakers at the rear of the
vehicle (rear parcel shelf or left and right quarters). In that
case, the left and right speakers should always be positioned
far apart from each other, and in the front of the parcel shelf
(close to the rear seats). If installed in the rear parcel shelf, the
speakers must be fixed rigidly in place. If holes are to be cut
into the parcel shelf, ensure it is still strong enough to accept
the speakers. The panel must remain strong, rigid and free
from any vibrations. If the parcel shelf is flexible, a possible
acoustic short-circuit may occur and drastically decrease the
speaker performance.

Orientation of the tweeter

The tweeter includes a rotary and adjustable tilt mechanism, that gives the user a huge advantage
in deciding the position the tweeter points, ultimately changing the strength of the high frequencies
produced.
Carefully turn the tweeter into position and make sure that it is directly in line with the listener’s ears.
(See drawing)
Different attempts will have to be made in order to:

• obtain the perfect setting that suits you

• optimize the sound stage.

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Specifications

100 CA1 130 CA1 165 CA1 690 CA1 570 CA1 210 CA1

Type 2-way coaxial 2-way coaxial 2-way coaxial 2-way coaxial 2-way coaxial 2-way coaxial

Diameter 100mm

(4’’)

Maximum power 80W 100W 120W 150W 120W 160W

Nominal power 40W 50W 60W 75W 60W 80W

Sensitivity (2.8V/1m) 89dB 91dB 92dB 91dB 91dB 93dB

Frequency response 90Hz–20kHz 65Hz–20kHz 60Hz–20kHz 50Hz–20kHz 65Hz–20kHz 50Hz–20kHz

Impedance 4ohms 4ohms 4ohms 4ohms 4ohms 4ohms

Running-in period

Access drive units use the very latest components. To ensure such complex mechanical elements
work in harmony with each other, they must be allowed to function correctly in this environment.
Changes in temperature and humidity are regarded as very hostile. In order to get the best of
your Access speakers, a running-in period must be respected to ensure they are ready for this. We
recommend that, once the system is ready for listening, the drive units should be run-in with medium
volume setting, with music that has the full bandwidth of frequencies (sub-bass through treble).
This running-in period should last for a few weeks, to gain the full potential. After which the
excellent performance of your Access products can be fully appreciated.

130mm

(5’’)

165mm

(6-1/2’’)

164 x 235mm

(6x9’’)

130 x 180mm

(5x7’’)

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200mm

(8’’)

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.

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Guarantee

In the unlikely event of any problem, please contact your Focal retailer. Outside of France, all Focal
speakers are covered by the guarantee drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country.
Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee.
Guarantee cover extends at least the legal minimum period in force in the country where the
original purchase invoice was issued.

In addition to Car hi-fi systems, Focal offers personalized solutions for the equipment of your
house. Enjoy at home the hi-fi and home cinema sensations provided by the Focal sound.
Several product lines by the French leading loudspeaker manufacturer, are at your disposal to
share with you our passion : the Spirit of Sound / www.focal-fr.com

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