Focal is launching a new updated K2 series of upscale car speakers that are positioned just below the brand’s ultra high end Utopia M series. The new line has many of the same features as Utopia, but the components are sold a la carte, rather than in a full system.
The line, called K2 M uses the “M” shape of Focal’s current Utopia M line.
K2 M is notable for its “micro speaker” tweeter that has a frequency range of about 600Hz to 35kHz. It has a spider like a woofer so it can use a lower crossover frequency. The new tweeter is called FRAK, Full Range Aluminum Kevlar.
The line also includes a 3-inch midrange with an ultrawide frequency range up to 9kHz so it may be used with only a subwoofer and tweeter if there is little room in the car for more components.
Other components include a 6.5 inch midwoofer and a 5-inch subwoofer–a fully redesigned follow up to a 5-inch subwoofer Focal introduced 20 years ago. It can fit under the seat in a Porsche or Ferrari or where space is limited.
The line does not include passive crossovers. It is designed for use with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
Prices are expected to fall around $1K per speaker. Shipping is expected at the end of January.
