【FOCAL 165W-XP Separate 2-Way Speaker｜Model Featuring a Beryllium Tweeter】

After replacing the factory speakers, you may want to hear vocals and instrument sounds in finer detail. However, you want to avoid making the high frequencies too sharp.

If that sounds like you, the one you should give a listen to is the FOCAL 165W-XP Separate 2-Way.

This speaker combines a cone that follows the lineage of the Utopia M series with a frame equivalent to the K2 Power series, with attention paid to the materials as well. Its standout feature, in particular, is that it uses a beryllium tweeter.

It delivers crisp, detailed high frequencies without becoming overly flashy. Vocals’ breath-like nuances and the resonance of string instruments are also easy to hear naturally, resulting in a sound direction that helps you avoid fatigue even during long listening sessions.

During in-store listening tests, it’s a model that’s often chosen after comparing several candidates—people frequently say, “This one is the best.” If you want a high amount of sound information but dislike harsh, strongly stimulating sounds, I think it will be a very good match.

A Speaker You’ll Want to Choose Including Installation Method

The tweeter of the 165W-XP is not the type that simply fits into the factory position as-is. Depending on the vehicle, instead of installing it in the original location, you may need flush/embedded installation into the door or a pillar, etc.

This isn’t a case of “swap the speakers and you’re done.” Depending on the tweeter’s orientation and height, the mounting base on the door side, and how it connects to the factory system, the way it sounds can change—even with the same speaker.

If it were me, I would first confirm the vehicle model and the current audio setup, then consider how much modification would be appropriate. Your desire to improve the sound is important, but just as important is coming up with a reasonable, practical approach that takes into account appearance, ease of use, and future system upgrades.

This is a model suited to people who want to draw out the full potential of the FOCAL 165W-XP sound, and to those aiming for a step-up in expressive capability over the factory speakers. Let’s think together from the installation method onward, tailored to your vehicle and the way you prefer to listen.

Main Specifications / Specs

【General Information】
Product Name: FOCAL 165W-XP
Brand: FOCAL
Type: Separate 2-Way Speaker

【Key Features】
Cone: Specification that follows the Utopia M series
Frame: Equivalent to the K2 Power series
Tweeter: Beryllium tweeter
Installation: Shape designed on the premise of embedded installation of the tweeter

*Notes: The installation method and whether modification is necessary vary depending on the vehicle model, the factory speaker location, and the existing system.