Focal has launched a new car audio speaker line using its Slatefiber cones, which are made in France.
Focal says the Slatefiber technology, used in home audio “is already acclaimed in home hi-fi and professional audio.”
Slatefiber cones were first introduced in car audio in 2022 and the company will now offer a broader selection of six models, to cover most installs.
Slatefiber consists of non-woven recycled carbon fiber combined with a polymer, to deliver “rigidity, lightness and
damping — the three essential properties required for high-precision sound reproduction,” said Focal. It produces an energetic and neutral sound, Focal said.
The new line includes a 3-way 6.5-inch component set and two 2-way component sets, a 6.5-inch coaxial kit and a 2.5 inch mid range driver plus an 8 inch subwoofer.
Shipping is planned for May.
A teaser video may be seen here.
Here are two of the new models:
163 SF
SlateFiber 3-Way 6.5-inch Component Kit
- 6.5-inch Slate Fiber cone Midbass Woofer
- 2.5-inch Slate Fiber Cone Midrange Drivers
- Aluminum/Mag inverted Dome Tweeter
- 80 Watts RMS Power Handling/160 Watts Peak
- 91dB Sensitivity
- 4 Ohm impedance
- Midrange installation brackets included
200 SF
SlateFiber 2-Way 8-inch Component Kit
- 8-inch speaker and 3-inch Midrange plus a new AI/MG (TAM) M Profile Tweeter
- Slate Fiber cone, 1 1/4 inch voice coil
- Maximum power 160 watts/Nominal Power 80 watts RMS
- Sensitivity 91dB
- Frequency response 60Hz-21kHz
For more see www.focal-america.com
