Focal K2 POWER User Manual

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K2 Power User Manual
Congratulations on purchasing a
product from the range, K2 Power.
We are happy you share our
passion, for the "the Spirit of
Sound". Designed using the latest
technology, these speakers con-
tinue Focals perfectionist beliefs,
developing 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 damage your
hearing durably
Listening above 130dB can damage
your hearing permently.
The Focal-JMlab guarantee
only applies if the enclosed
guarantee card is returned to
us within 10 days of purchase.
Features
Membrane K2 Power:
New CMKV 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 highly durable
material ensures no deformation of
voice coil.
Butyl moulded rubber surround
suspension:
Long life characteristics, even in the
most extreme climates.
TN 52 with inverted tweeter dome:
Inverted dome formed from titanium
treated Tioxid 5 material. Producing
detailed high frequencies, acoustically
rich and dynamic. Controlled with
twin radius wave guides, for totally
controlled staging and directivity.
Crossover of high precision:
Precise level adjustment of tweeter
and medium available. High
quality audiophile components
used throughout. Large wire gauge
connections included.
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Focal K2 POWER Specifications

General

Brand	Focal
Model	K2 POWER
Category	Car Speakers
Language	English

Summary

Product Features

K2 Power Membrane

CMKV sandwich composite cone for rigidity, damping, and detailed sound quality.

Zamak Chassis

Inherently rigid and non-magnetic chassis material.

Kapton Former Voice Coil

Lightweight, durable Kapton former prevents voice coil deformation.

Butyl Rubber Surround

Butyl rubber surround offers long life in extreme climates.

TN 52 Inverted Tweeter Dome

Titanium treated Tioxid 5 dome for detailed, rich high frequencies.

High Precision Crossover

Features precise level adjustment & quality audiophile components.

Important Warnings

High Volume Hearing Damage

Warns of permanent hearing damage from prolonged exposure to high volume levels.

Installation and Positioning

Tweeter Placement Strategies

Guidance on optimal tweeter placement for stereo imaging and system integration.

Woofer-Midrange Placement

Recommendations for woofer-midrange placement for best frequency response.

Centre Channel Setup

Specific advice for installing the 100 KP Slim as a centre channel.

Tweeter Mounting Techniques

Details surface-mount and flush-mount installation techniques for tweeters.

Speaker Installation and Wiring

Woofer/Midrange Mounting

Advice on mounting woofers/midranges for optimal performance and vibration reduction.

Woofer/Midrange Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing woofers/midranges with grilles.

2-Way System Wiring

Instructions for connecting a 2-way speaker system to the crossover.

3-Way System Wiring (165 K3P)

Wiring instructions for 3-way kits, including configuration options.

Crossover Unit Installation

Steps for installing and securing the crossover unit.

Fine Tuning and Setup

Tweeter Level Adjustment

Adjust tweeter output levels using PCB selector buttons for precise increments.

Midrange Level Adjustment

Adjust midrange frequencies based on speaker placement for linear response.

Staging and Imaging Control

Control high frequencies and sound staging via tweeter orientation.

Drive Unit Running-In Period

Recommends a break-in period for new drive units to optimize performance.

Guarantee Information

Details how the Focal guarantee applies and where to find specifics.

Specifications

Kit Specifications Overview

Detailed technical specifications for various K2 Power kits (100 KP to 165 K3P).

Tweeter and Woofer Details

Specifics on tweeter/woofer components, cone, voice coil, and magnet.

Thiele-Small Parameters

Comprehensive Thiele-Small parameters (Vas, Qes, Qts, Sd, BI, Xmax) for each kit.

Dimensions and Mounting

Cut-out diameters and mounting depths for the speaker units.

International Guarantee Form

Guarantee Return Information

Instructions and address for returning the guarantee card within 10 days of purchase.

Customer Installation Details

Fields for recording vehicle installation details (brand, model) and purchase information.

Purchase Decision Factors

Checkboxes for customers to indicate reasons for choosing the Focal product.

Previous Speaker and Feedback

Section for users to detail previous speakers and explain their choice of Focal.