Focal Flax
Focal Flax is a car audio range built around flax-cone drivers, spanning 2-way and 3-way component speaker kits, coaxial speakers, and 8, 10 and 12 inch subwoofers. Shallow-mount variants are available throughout, making the range suitable for a wide variety of vehicles and installation requirements.
Whether you are upgrading front door speakers or adding a bass solution, there is a Focal Flax option to suit. Products are available from £219.99 and can be professionally fitted at CEN's workshop in Beeston, Nottingham.
Best Seller Focal PS165FXE Flax Evo Series Expert 2 Way 6.5" Car Door Component Speakers 80w £349.99 /In stock
Out of stock Focal P20FSE Sub Flax Evo Series Slim Shallow 8 Inch 4 Ohm Subwoofer 200w RMS £219.99 / Out of stockOut of stock
Out of stock Focal PS130FE Flax Evo Series 2 Way 5" Car Door Component Speakers 60w RMS £269.99 / Out of stockOut of stock
Focal Flax at a glance
- Focal PC165FE — 6.5" 2-way coaxial speakers, 70W RMS, sold as a pair (£249.99)
- Focal PS130FE — 5" 2-way component kit, 60W RMS (£269.99)
- Focal PS165FE — 6.5" 2-way component speakers, 70W RMS, best suited to amplifier use (£279.99)
- Focal PS165FSE — 6.5" 2-way shallow-mount component speakers, 60W RMS (£319.99)
- Focal PS165FXE — 6.5" 2-way Expert component speakers, 80W RMS, bi-amp ready (£349.99)
- Focal PS165F3E — 6.5" 3-way Expert component speakers, 80W RMS, with 3" midrange (£539.99)
- Focal P20FSE — 8" shallow-mount subwoofer, 200W RMS, 3" mounting depth (£219.99)
- Focal P20FE — 8" subwoofer, 250W RMS, sealed or ported (£219.99)
- Focal P25FSE — 10" shallow-mount subwoofer, 280W RMS, 3" mounting depth (£249.99)
- Focal P25FE — 10" subwoofer, 300W RMS, sealed or ported (£249.99)
- Focal P30FSE — 12" shallow-mount subwoofer, 300W RMS (£299.99)
Which Focal Flax should I choose?
For door speakers, the PC165FE coaxials are the simplest swap-in option. The PS130FE and PS165FE component kits use separate woofers and tweeters for better placement flexibility, while the PS165FXE Expert adds bi-amp ready crossovers and a higher 80W RMS rating. The PS165F3E Expert adds a dedicated 3-inch midrange for a full 3-way setup. If your vehicle has restricted door depth, the PS165FSE shallow-mount set is designed for that purpose.
For bass, the standard P20FE and P25FE handle more power and suit sealed or ported enclosures. The shallow variants — P20FSE, P25FSE and P30FSE — have a 3-inch mounting depth for compact sealed builds where space is tight.
Focal Flax FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the Focal Flax coaxial and component speakers?
A: The <strong>PC165FE</strong> coaxials combine the woofer and tweeter in one unit for a straightforward swap-in, whereas the component kits (PS130FE, PS165FE, PS165FXE, PS165F3E, PS165FSE) use separate woofers, tweeters and crossovers for greater placement flexibility.
Q: What does the Flax Evo Expert series add over the standard Flax Evo?
A: The Expert models — <strong>PS165FXE</strong> and <strong>PS165F3E</strong> — feature bi-amp ready crossovers and 80W RMS power handling, and the PS165F3E further adds a dedicated 3-inch midrange driver for a 3-way configuration.
Q: When should I choose a shallow-mount Focal Flax subwoofer over a standard one?
A: The shallow-mount subs (<strong>P20FSE</strong>, <strong>P25FSE</strong>, <strong>P30FSE</strong>) have a 3-inch mounting depth suited to compact sealed enclosures in smaller vehicles; if depth is not a constraint, the standard <strong>P20FE</strong> and <strong>P25FE</strong> handle more power and also work in ported enclosures.
Q: Is the Focal PS165FE suitable for use with a head unit alone?
A: The PS165FE is described as best suited to amplifier use, so pairing it with a dedicated amplifier is recommended for best results.
Q: Can CEN fit Focal Flax speakers and subwoofers at their Nottingham workshop?
A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop at their store in Beeston, Nottingham, where Focal Flax speakers and subwoofers can be professionally installed.
