Focal POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER User manual

POLYGLASS
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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.
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.
•Butyl surround
Included
• 2 x woofer / midrange (2-way kits)
• 2
midrange (3-way kits)
• 2
woofer (3-way kits)
• 2 x TNB tweeters
• 2 x gaskets
• 2 x crossovers
•
fixing screws
• 2 x grilles
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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 avariety 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.
3x prefered tweeter
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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 =1 mm
2
). 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.
2 -way kits connections
Right Output
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Fitti ng 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.
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 from
behind (ensuring the ends are pointing towards
the hole), insert the screw through the 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.

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3-way kits connections
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Fitting the crossover
Locate the crossovers in adry, 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.
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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.
The 165 VR crossover also integrates a filtering slope setting (6dB or 12dB) in order to optimize
the integration of the kit. We advise you to begin with the 6dB setting which suits most of the
cars.
Tweeter level adjustment
OdS. -3dS and -6dB

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Specifications
130 VR
165 VR 100 VRS
Type 2-way kit 2-way kit
2-way kit
Diameter
130mm (5")
165mm (6-1/2") 100mm (4")
Maximum power
loOW 150W
80W
Nominal power
50W 75W
40W
Sensitivity (2.8 V/1 m) 94dB
94,5dB
91dB
Frequency response 80Hz - 28kHz 70Hz - 28kHz
90Hz - 28kHz
Impedance
4 ohms
4 ohms
4 ohms
Fitting diameter 116mm (4.57")
141mm (5.55")
93mm (3.66")
Mounting depth
61mm (2.40") 72mm (2.83")
39.5mm (1.56")
130 VRS
165 VRS 165 VR3
Type 2-way kit 2-way kit
3-way kit
165mm (6-1/2")
Diameter
130mm (5")
165mm (6-1/2") 100mm (4")
Maximum power
100W 120W 160W
Nominal power
50W 60W
80W
Sensitivity (2.8 V/1 m) 91dB 93dB 93dB
Frequency response 80Hz - 28kHz 70Hz - 28kHz 55Hz - 28kHz
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
4 ohms
141mm (5.55")
Fitting diameter
115mm (4.53") 141mm (5.55") 93mm (3."66
68mm (2.68")
Mounting depth 48.5mm (1.91")
56mm (2.20") 40mm (1.57")

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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 areal asset for your Focal
speakers/ installation. Consult your Focal retailer for further information /advise.
Which power for your amplifier?
These 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. Asafe 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.
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 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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