Focal Access 130 A1 User manual
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. f not followed correctly any fault observed, may not be covered by
the guarantee.
Technical advances, included in the Polyglass range
• Braided glass fiber cone woofer
• Aluminum inverted dome tweeter
• Separate crossover, fully optimised with
adjustable level control. High quality
components used throughout.
• Strong rigid chassis made from ABS filled 0%
glass fiber.
• Butyl surround, for long live.
ncluded
• x woofer / midrange
• x tweeters
• x gaskets
• x crossovers
• fixing screws
• x grilles
• x lock washers
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mportant 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 a variety 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.
Preferred woofer and
mid-range positions.
3 x preferred tweeter
positions
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Cables and connections
• For best results with your Access 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 = 1mm ). 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.
• If the woofer is located at the bottom on the door, connect the woofer directly on the
amplifier in order to have more dynamic midrange.
Fitting the tweeter
There are two mounting possibilities available: surface or
flush mount. To easily install the tweeter, you have to turn
the pod round, then release the tweeter.
Surface mounting (dashboard): 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 re-fit the tweeter in place.
Flush mounting: cut a neat 45mm diameter hole in the
panel where you want to place the tweeter. Then, insert
the tweeter in the front panel. In the same time, put the
lock washer in the rear panel. Feed the wire through the
hole and push simultaneously on the pod and the washer
to lock the pod on the panel. Feed the wire through the
hole in the pod and re-fit the tweeter in place.
Right Output
Left Output
Woofer
Tweeter
Woofer
Input
Input Tweeter
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Tweeter
Pod
Screw
lock washer
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Fitting the crossover
Locate the crossovers in a dry, 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.
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.
Tweeter level adjustment
–6dB, -3dB and 0dB
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Specifications
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 a real asset for your Focal speakers / installation. Consult your Focal retailer
for further information.
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130 A1 165 A1
Type 2-way kit 2-way kit
Diameter 5’’ (130mm) 6-1/2’’ (165mm)
Maximum power 100W 120W
Nominal power 50W 60W
Sensitivity (2.8V/1m) 91dB 92dB
Frequency response 65Hz – 20kHz 60Hz – 20kHz
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
Fitting diameter 4-5/8’’ (117mm) 5-9/16’’ (141mm)
Mounting depth 2-3/16’’ (56mm) 2-5/8’’ (66mm)
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What is the power for your amplifier?
Access speakers are already highly efficient, with improved sensitivity. Therefore, their use with
a high power head unit will provide comfortable listening pleasure.
However used in a more high-end system, with separate amplification, the audio quality will
be greatly improved. It is very important to know the rated power of the amplifier is suitable for
the speakers used. Otherwise your speakers may distort, or possible damage could occur.
Always consult the owners manual of the principal source (head unit/amplifier), to ensure the
power rating is compatible. A safe guide is to ensure the maximum power of the amplifier is
not greater than the nominal power of the speakers.
nstallation 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 Access 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.
Four 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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Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi Focal.
Les haut-parleurs Focal sont des produits de haute technologie, conçus pour fournir des
performances élevées, constantes dans le temps. Aussi, afin de tirer le meilleur parti de vos
haut-parleurs, nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement cette notice. Tout problème
dû à un non respect des règles d’utilisation peut entraîner l’invalidation de la garantie.
Les technologies Focal - Ligne Access
• Woofer à membrane fibre de verre tressée
• Tweeter à dôme inversé en aluminium
• Filtres séparés optimisés avec réglage de ni-
veau, composants de haute-qualité
• Saladiers ABS chargé 0% fibre de verre
• Suspension Butyle longue durée
Contenu de l'emballage
• x haut-parleurs grave-médiums
• x joints
• x filtres
• vis de fixation
• x tweeters
• x grilles avec supports
• x rondelles crantées
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Recommandations importantes
Avant tout, vérifiez l’espace disponible pour l’encastrement des haut-parleurs (se reporter aux
plans sur l’emballage) puis procédez aux découpes.
• Dans le cas d’un montage en emplacement d’origine, vérifiez qu’il y ait un espace suffisant
entre le haut-parleur et la grille de protection.
• Tenir les haut-parleurs à l’écart des copeaux métalliques et des poussières. Procédez à un
nettoyage soigneux avant de les monter.
• Utilisez le joint d’étanchéité fourni dans la grille afin d’assurer une étanchéité parfaite.
• Ne touchez pas à la membrane du tweeter.
Choix de l’emplacement et orientation du tweeter
Le résultat optimum sera obtenu en respectant quelques règles simples :
• L’image sonore la plus large et la plus centrée sera obtenue par un écartement maximum des
haut-parleurs et par un positionnement le plus à l’avant possible.
• Les fréquences médiums et aigues seront favorisées par un emplacement en haut de portière
ou sur le tableau de bord, les fréquences graves sont peu directives et ne sont donc pas
déterminantes pour le choix de l’emplacement du haut-parleur.
• L’orientation des tweeters en direction des oreilles de l’auditeur permet d’optimiser l’image
sonore.
Positionnement possible
des haut-parleurs
de graves et médiums
3 positionnements possibles
des tweeters
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Câblage et connexions
Afin de tirer le meilleur parti de vos haut-parleurs Access, nous vous recommandons d'utiliser
des câbles Focal. A défaut, un câble de qualité et de section suffisante (1 mm minimum) est
recommandé, surtout si la distance entre l’amplificateur ou l’autoradio et les haut-parleurs
est importante.
Veillez à respecter la polarité des branchements (+ sur +, etc.) et la convenable orientation
des câbles vers ampli, grave, ou tweeter. Si le woofer est installé au bas d'une portière,
connectez-le directement sur l'autoradio sans passer par le filtre pour récupérer un maximum
d'énergie dans le médium.
nstallation du tweeter
Il existe deux possibilités de montage : montage en
surface et montage encastré. Pour installer le tweeter,
vous devez le sortir de son support : débloquez le support
du tweeter en le faisant pivoter, puis dégagez le tweeter
de son logement.
Montage en surface (tableau de bord) : choisir
l’inclinaison (10° ou 30°), fixer le support à l’aide des vis
fournies, passer les fils puis bloquer le tweeter en faisant
pivoter le support.
Montage encastré : découper un trou de 45 mm de
diamètre, insérer le support et le bloquer contre la paroi
à l’aide de la rondelle crantée. Passer les fils et bloquer le
tweeter en faisant pivoter le support.
Sortie droite
Sortie gauche
Woofer
Tweeter
Woofer
Tweeter
Input
Input
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Tweeter
Support
Vis
Rondelle
crantée
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Fixation des filtres
Les filtres doivent être fixés (vis fournies ou double
face) dans un endroit sec et aéré de préférence.
Pour ouvrir le boîtier, appuyer suivant les flèches
du schéma ci-contre.
Si les filtres sont peu accessibles, procédez
au câblage et aux réglages avant la fixation
définitive.
Réglage de niveau du tweeter
Le commutateur placé à l’intérieur du filtre permet d’ajuster le niveau du tweeter en fonction
de vos goûts et aussi de l’emplacement des haut-parleurs dans votre habitacle, ceci afin
d’avoir la meilleure restitution sonore possible. Trop de niveau dans l’aigu donne un son
agressif et un manque de niveau altère la définition et la dynamique.
Si le tweeter est installé très près du haut-parleur de grave-médium, le régler sur 0 ou sur -3 dB.
Si le tweeter est installé sur le tableau de bord ou en haut de portière et le woofer dans la portière,
le régler sur -3 ou -6 dB.
Si le tweeter est monté en "kick panel" réglez le niveau sur 0 ou -3 dB.
Réglage de niveau
du tweeter :
-6 dB, -3 dB et 0 dB
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