Car Audio
Focal Car Audio Installation in Gilroy | Premium Speakers & Components
Blackout Team· Window Tinting Experts
·6 min read
Professional Focal speaker installation near Gilroy. French-engineered Focal components, subwoofers, and audiophile systems installed.
Professional Focal Installation in Gilroy
Ready for audiophile-grade sound? Focal represents the pinnacle of car audio engineering. French-designed speakers with legendary midrange clarity and precise imaging.
Why Focal? When you've heard everything else and want more, Focal delivers. Their speakers are reference-grade—used by recording studios and discerning car audio enthusiasts worldwide.
Focal Car Audio Lineup
Focal Speakers by Series
| Series | Level | Power | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACX | Entry | 50-75W RMS | $150-250/pair |
| RSE | Mid | 70-120W RMS | $300-500/pair |
| PS | Performance | 80-150W RMS | $400-700/set |
| Utopia M | Reference | 100W+ RMS | $1,500-3,000+ |
What Makes Focal Different
Flax cone technology — Focal's signature flax fiber sandwich cones deliver:
- Superior rigidity with low mass
- Warm, natural midrange
- Extended frequency response
- Reduced distortion
Inverted dome tweeters — Focal's aluminum/magnesium tweeters:
- Wide dispersion
- Smooth high frequencies
- No harsh peaks
- Detailed without fatigue
Popular Focal Components
Entry Audiophile: Focal ACX 165
- 6.5" 2-way coaxial
- 60W RMS handling
- Flax cone construction
- ~$180/pair
Performance: Focal PS 165 F3
- 6.5" 3-way component
- 80W RMS handling
- Separate crossovers
- ~$450/set
Reference: Focal Utopia M
- Competition-grade components
- Beryllium tweeters
- 100W+ RMS
- $1,500-3,000/set
Focal System Packages
Focal Introduction: $800-1,200 installed
- Focal ACX 165 speakers (front)
- Quality coaxials (rear)
- Optional amplifier
- Professional installation
Focal Performance: $1,500-2,500 installed
- Focal PS 165 F3 components
- Quality amplifier (100W+ per channel)
- Sound deadening doors
- DSP tuning
Focal Reference: $3,000-6,000+ installed
- Focal Utopia M or PS components
- Premium amplification
- Full sound deadening
- Focal subwoofer
- Professional DSP calibration
Why Focal Costs More
Let's be direct: Focal isn't cheap. Here's what you're paying for:
Engineering:
- Decades of speaker R&D
- Proprietary cone materials
- Precision manufacturing in France
Sound quality:
- Reference-grade accuracy
- Natural timbre and tonality
- Fatigue-free listening
- Exceptional imaging
Build quality:
- Premium materials throughout
- Tight tolerances
- Consistent unit-to-unit performance
Is it worth it? For listeners who hear the difference and spend significant time in their vehicle—absolutely.
Focal vs Premium Competition
| Feature | Focal | Dynaudio | Morel | JL Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midrange | Exceptional | Excellent | Excellent | Very good |
| Highs | Detailed | Smooth | Warm | Accurate |
| Value | Good | Fair | Good | Good |
| Availability | Good | Limited | Good | Excellent |
Installation Requirements
Focal speakers reveal everything—including installation flaws:
Critical factors:
- Solid mounting (no flex, no rattle)
- Proper enclosure (sealed door or baffle)
- Quality amplification (clean power)
- DSP tuning (time alignment, EQ)
We provide: Climate-controlled bay, proper tools, calibration equipment, and experience with premium installations.
Ready for Focal Sound?
Experience what car audio can really be:
📞 Call 408-848-8468 — discuss Focal options
📍 Visit our Gilroy shop — demo Focal equipment
📝 Get a free quote — we'll design your Focal system
Related Content
- Audiophile: High-End Car Audio Guide
- Compare: Best Car Audio Brands
- DSP: Digital Signal Processors Explained
31+ years
The team at Blackout Window Tinting has been serving the Bay Area since 1993, providing premium window tinting and vehicle protection services.
Window TintingPPFCeramic CoatingVehicle Wraps
