Helix Intros New Compose Speaker

MSC, the North American distributor for Brax, Helix, and Match, is preparing to ship a new Helix 6.5-inch midbass speaker in its Compose series.  Compose speakers can act as a universal fitment or they can be used with vehicle specific Flexmounts.

Flexmounts are available for vehicles ranging from Lamborghini to Ford.

The new Ci5 W165FM-S3 is designed as a high excursion and high output driver that adds to the Compose i5 series (joining a 25 mm tweeter and 8 inch midbass).  Early in the 4th quarter, a 50mm wideband driver and 80mm midrange will be added to round out the series.

These new midbass speakers are expected to ship at the end of August with a retail price of $500.

Features of the Helix Ci5 W165FM-S3

• 6.5” / 165 mm advanced midbass with “exceptional sound performance and versatile physical integration options”
• High efficiency technology with 3 Ohm impedance, maximizing the power output of the amplifier
• Silicon coated paper cone for impulse response and frequency response
• Integrated phase plug for improved upper midrange reproduction, reduced compression effects, and increased thermal power handling of the voice coil
• Engineered for maximum flexibility – delivers depth and dynamics in both 2-way and 3-way system configurations
• High-tech polymer composite basket reinforced with glass beads for rigidity and minimized ringing
• Specially shaped rubber surround for high linear excursion
• Large 1.46” / 37 mm voice coil ensures minimum thermal compression and high power handling
• Automotive grade ProConnect connection terminal allows the use of conventional speaker cables or a fast, secure and fail-safe connection via optionally available WireKits
• Powerful magnet system for highest efficiency and extremely low distortion
• Designed for the optionally available car-specific FlexMount165 adaptors optimized for the original mounting location of the vehicle
• Designed for optionally available, car-specific WireKits which allow non-destructive integration

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