130 KF / 165 KF USER MANUAL
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1. K2 Power 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 the right environment Changes in temperature and humidity are regarded as very hostile K2 Power speakers benefit from a running in period 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 to treble This running in period should be used for a few weeks to gain the full potential After which the excellent performance of your K2 Power products will be fully appreciated Conditions of guarantee All Focal loudspeakers are covered by 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 to that granted by the legal guarantee in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued2. place Remove it by pushing gently on the two shortest sides of the clear plastic lid Then pull off Never use a screwdriver to prise off the lid otherwise damage might occur and will not be covered by the warranty Once removed fix in place with the 2 screws supplied Ensure the length of screw is suitable for the desired location Always ensure the crossover is installed in a dry vented and not damp area 2 Way kits connecting up Connect the output from the amplifier into the input of the crossover INPUT Connect the woofer to the output of the crossover WOOFER Connect the tweeter to the output of the crossover TWEETER fig E Finally always ensure the tweeter and woofer are connected in phase correctly and the polarities are respected to and to IF not done correctly a hole or peak may result due to a shift in phase This will dramatically impair the overall performance Level adjustment of tweeter The toggle switch found inside the crossover allows the user to adjust the tweeter level This user friendly option allows adjustments to be made to your own personal listening pleasure plus optimising the infinite amount of the speaker s locations available This allows the system to be tailor made to your vehicle effectively ensuring the best acoustics available Remember with too much treble your system may sound aggressive suffer a loss o
3. 150 KF 165 KF USER MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing a product from the K2 Power range We are happy you share our passion for the the Spirit of Sound Designed using the latest techno logies these speakers continue Focals perfectionist beliefs develo ping 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 followed correctly any fault observed may not be covered by the guarantee Warning Continued listening at high volume levels above 110dB are regarded not ideal for your listening pleasure Listening above 130dB can damage your hearing permanently The Focal guarantee only applies if the enclosed guaran tee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase FOCAL Features K2 Power cone New CKMV sandwich composite including Kevlar foam and structural glass fibre Three individual materials each with their own advantages allow the cone to be extremely rigid with continued low mass value and increased damping characteristics even when played loud This ensures improved power handling with detailed sound quality low distortion even at high volume levels Chassis made from Zamak Inherently rigid and non magnetic Voice coil wound on Kapton former Light weight and powerful material ensures no deformation of voice coil
4. Butyl moulded rubber surround suspension Excellent reliability even in the most extreme climates TN 47 with inverted dome tweeter Inverted dome formed from titanium treated Tioxid 5 material Producing detailed high frequencies acoustically rich and dynamic High precision crossover Precise level adjustment of tweeter available High audiophile quality components used throughout CE Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir 42353 La Talaudi re cedex France www focal fr com Tel 00 33 4 77 43 57 00 Fax 00 33 4 77 43 57 04 Due to constant technological advances Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice Images may not conform exactly to specific product INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING Tweeter installation The TN 47 tweeter has been designed for flush mounting or surface mounting positioning using the two fixing kits provided The choice of install position is extremely important to deliver the best performance and to maintain integration into the system This is a major factor for high frequency SPL and stability of the acoustics stereophonic imaging and overall staging Please check the drawing to understand this further The standard recommendation for an ideal stereo system is to ensure the tweeters left and right are installed in the same positions Also they are approximately at equal distance to the driver vice versa for the passenger The various positions adv
5. ehind the speaker has already been explained but thought must also be given for the forward movement of the cone and surround assembly INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING Woofer installation K2 Power woofer positioned ideally high in the doors fig B 1 produce optimal midrange frequencies thus integrating better into the rest of the system The woofers from the K2 Power range can also be placed low in the kick panels fig B 3 of the vehicle This is to further optimize the stereophonic staging Woofer fixing Either cut the required hole or use the pre titted space Make sure the diameter is correct Where necessary caretully push in the four fixing clips to fit together with the fixing screws Carefully place the fixing ring ensuring it lines up with the holes or fixing clip positions fig D Fix the foam gasket to the back of the drive unit chassis Add a small amount of glue where necessary so it remains in the correct position lined up with the holes Lower the drive unit above the fixing ring so it remains in the correct position lined up with the holes Don t forget to connect the cable to the connectors Now lower the drive unit and screw in place with the tour screws provided Add the grille and push in place Ensure the logo is straight Crossover installation Betore you start it is necessary to remove the clear plastic lid Doing so enables access for adjustment and fixing the unit in
6. f dynamics and end up in poor definition Depending on the level of high frequency required for perfect integration with the woofer adjust from O to 3 and db Normally it the tweeter is positioned close or on axis with the listening position slight reductions of 3 and 6dB are advised Information of other K2 Power products Focal JMlab offer a range of sub woofers from the 27 KX 270mm 10 6 to the impressive 46 KX4 460mm 18 Consult your dealer for further information SPECIFICATIONS Kit Maximum power Nominal power Sensitivity Frequency response Crossover Nominal impedance Tweeter Cone Magnet Woofer Cone Voice coil Magnet Surround Resonant frequency Fs DC resistance Re Vas Qes Qms Qts Sd Bl Xmax Cut out diameter Mounting depth 130 KF 140W OW 90dB 70 to 20 000Hz 3 5kHz to 12 1 8dB oct 4 ohms TN 47 Inverted Tioxid 5 Neodyme 5KP 5 K2 sandwich 130mm 1 25mm 3 4 85mm Butyl 89Hz 3 2 ohms 0 17FP 4 93 litres 0 74 8 06 0 68 13 42in 86 6cm 4 27N A 0 1 2 5mm 4 50 115mm 2 40 6lmm 165 KF 160W 80W 91dB 60 to 20 000Hz 3 5kHz to 12 18dB oct 4 ohms TN 47 Inverted Tioxid 5 Neodyme 6KP 6 K2 sandwich 165mm 1 25mm 3 4 85mm Butyl 73Hz 3 0 ohms 0 27FP 7 71 litres 0 81 9 01 0 74 20 57in 132 7cm 5 09N A 0 2 5mm 5 60 142mm 2 80 Imm Running in period
7. he defined angle and lock the tweeter in place on the support To lock in place insert the key provided and turn until locked securely fig C 2 Woofer installation Recommendations K2 Power woofers have been designed for a multitude of vehicles installations It is worth understanding the basic requirements for installing such products These woofers are capable of delivering enormous amounts of energy during their positive negative movement Therefore it is imperative that they are fixed securely to the desired location The fixing location should also be strengthened where necessary Panels should be strengthened to eliminate any unwanted vibrations Such vibrations will drastically reduce the overall performance These drive units should be fixed and sealed to the battle or location panel The use of the foam gasket is advisable for correct air sealing For added performance and to better reduce such unwanted vibrations and any other acoustical losses we recommend the use of Plain Chant Easily positioned behind the wooter on the metal work of the vehicle Plain Chant soaks up vibrations as well as acoustic reflections Betorehand always ensure that enough space is available for the magnet assembly so that it doesn t intertere with safety mechanisms or any other parts In the case of not using the grilles supplied it is important to ensure the speakers fit correctly Ensuring there is enough depth b
8. ised should be verified and comparisons made for ideal positioning The tweeter should always be positioned ahead of the normal listening position The main preferences are the ends of the dashboard fig A 1 close to the windshield fig A 2 Normally easy for installation The location close to the door mirror fig A 3 is also regarded as a good position and normally only a light installation is required Last another position high in the doors fig A 4 is also acceptable even if it is not considered as the best for optimised staging lt is imperative to check before any installation is attempted that enough space is available especially for tlush mounting applications Also make sure that there will be no interference with security devices air bags door latches etc Tweeter installation Surface mounting The flush mounting fixing kit supplied offers two possibilities for installing the TN47 in an angle of 10 30 This allows more flexibility for the installation fig C 1 Fix the assembly using the two screws provided Thread the cable trom the tweeter through the back Then decide the defined angle and lock in place on the support Flush mounting highly recommended Cut a perfectly round hole of 45mm 1 77 Push in the support and ensure it remains flat on the surface Ensure it is locked in place with the screws supplied Thread the cable from the tweeter through the back Then decide t
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