Focal UTOPIA BE KIT N°7 Component Speaker Kit

Focal UTOPIA BE KIT N°7 is a three-way component speaker kit designed for an in-car audio system. It uses 165 mm speakers and 80 mm midrange speakers. The signal is divided passively by a separate Crossblock crossover.

The kit allows the midrange drivers and tweeters to be installed in different locations. This flexibility is important when adapting the system to vehicles with different cabin layouts and interior structures. Speaker grilles are also included.

Who is this kit for?

This is a solution for a three-way car audio system. Separating the frequency ranges allows each type of speaker to reproduce the part of the signal intended for it. A system of this kind requires more installation locations than a basic coaxial speaker.

The kit is best suited to a custom-planned installation. The vehicle must have suitable space for the 165 mm and 80 mm speakers. Separate positions must also be chosen for the tweeters and the Crossblock unit.

How the three-way system works

The three-way design divides the audio signal into low-, mid- and high-frequency ranges. The Crossblock performs this division passively. It is therefore installed in the speaker circuit between the amplifier and the corresponding speakers.

The separate crossover is not built into a speaker. It can be installed in its own location inside the vehicle. That location should remain accessible to the installer and must not interfere with interior trim panels or other cabin components.

This passive version is intended for a system in which frequency division is handled by the physical Crossblock unit. Wiring methods used for another configuration of this model should not be transferred to this version. The cables must be connected according to the markings on the specific crossover and speaker terminals.

Positioning the midrange drivers and tweeters

The choice of several possible mounting locations makes it easier to adapt the system to the design of the dashboard, doors or pillars. The exact position depends on the vehicle interior and the installation parts selected for the job.

Before permanently securing the speakers, plan positions with as similar a height and direction as possible for both channels. Then compare the permitted locations from the normal listening position. Consider how the placement of the midrange drivers and tweeters changes the perceived balance between the channels.

Planning the installation

A 165 mm diameter alone does not confirm that a speaker will fit an original factory location. The opening, mounting points, installation depth and available space behind the trim must all be checked. These measurements are not provided in the kit information.

The 80 mm midrange speakers also require dedicated installation positions. If the vehicle does not have suitable factory openings, custom mounting parts may be required. Such parts are not listed as components of this kit.

Choose the location of the Crossblock before routing the speaker cables. This can help avoid unnecessary cable loops and prevent the trim from having to be removed again. The included grilles are intended to cover the corresponding speakers when they are installed in visible positions.

System setup

After installation, first check the operation of every frequency section at a low volume. This makes it easier to identify reversed channels or a crossover output that has been connected incorrectly. Assess the final balance from the usual listening position.

The amplifier or in-car audio source must be selected according to the electrical requirements of the complete system. Power and impedance specifications are not provided for this kit. Compatibility therefore cannot be determined from speaker diameter alone.

Technical specifications

Model	Focal UTOPIA BE KIT N°7
Product type	Component car speaker kit
Number of ways	3
Main speaker diameter	6.5 inches / 165 mm
Midrange speaker diameter	3 inches / 80 mm
Crossover	Separate passive Crossblock
Installation options	Multiple locations for the midrange drivers and tweeters
Documented kit components	165 mm speakers, 80 mm midrange speakers, Crossblock crossover and grilles; the complete package contents should be confirmed before purchase

FAQ

Is this the active or passive version?

This is the passive version. The frequency ranges are divided by a separate Crossblock crossover installed within the speaker circuit.

Is the kit intended for a home audio system?

No. This is a component speaker system for a vehicle. Its installation must be planned around the vehicle’s available cavities, interior trim and audio equipment.

Will the speakers fit factory 165 mm openings?

Diameter is only one factor in determining compatibility. The opening, installation depth and arrangement of the mounting points must be measured before installation.

What is the separate Crossblock crossover used for?

It distributes the signal between the three frequency ranges. Its separate construction allows the crossover to be installed in a different location from the speakers.

How should I choose a location for the midrange speakers?

Compare the available positions from the driver’s listening position. Consider the apparent direction of voices, the balance between the channels and whether the trim can accommodate the installation.

Can the kit be connected directly to a factory head unit?

This depends on the head unit’s output and the electrical parameters of the system. The connection method should be chosen before the cables are routed and the crossover is secured.