The Focal 300 ICW6 is a 2-way coaxial in-wall speaker, equipped with a 16.5 cm driver featuring a natural flax membrane (Flax technology) and an inverted dome tweeter made of aluminum/magnesium. It incorporates the EQI (Easy Quick Install) mounting system, designed for tool-free installation. This model can be installed in a wall or ceiling and is intended for stereo or home theater setups requiring discreet integration.
The Flax Revolution: When French Linen Meets Cutting-Edge Acoustics
The Flax membrane is the technological heart of the 300 ICW6. This patented innovation uses French flax fibers grown in the regions of Flanders, Picardy, Normandy, and Pas-de-Calais, renowned for producing the world’s highest quality textile flax. The sandwich structure places this premium flax fiber between two thin sheets of fiberglass, creating a perfect balance of lightness, rigidity, and damping.
This approach revolutionizes the manufacturing of high-fidelity membranes by enabling the industrialization of sandwich technology, previously reserved for the Utopia, Sopra, and Electra ranges with their hand-crafted W membranes. Flax brings exceptional acoustic properties: internal damping comparable to fiberglass or Kevlar, while offering remarkable sound neutrality and definition.
The 165 mm Flax membrane mid-bass driver delivers a natural and perfectly defined midrange, particularly suited to reproducing voices and dialogue. This feature proves valuable for both music listening and cinematic soundtracks.
Inverted Dome Tweeter: Precision and Adaptability
The 25 mm inverted dome tweeter in aluminum-magnesium alloy harmoniously complements the Flax membrane. Its inverted dome design offers wide and even dispersion of high frequencies, ensuring precise stereo imaging even when listening off-axis.
The main advantage of this tweeter lies in its adjustability and two tuning positions, allowing you to finely tailor the frequency response to your room’s acoustics. This flexibility is especially useful when installing in acoustically challenging environments.
Revolutionary Installation with the EQI System
The EQI (Easy Quick Install) system radically transforms the approach to installing in-wall speakers. No more drills, screwdrivers, or other tools: the 300 ICW6 is assembled entirely by hand thanks to an ingenious quarter-turn locking mechanism.
The speaker consists of two main elements: a mounting frame and the speaker itself. The frame is installed using one-handed mounting tabs, automatically adapting to walls and ceilings with thicknesses between 5 and 30 mm. Once the frame is securely fixed, the speaker attaches to the frame with a simple locking mechanism.
This ease of installation does not compromise solidity: the system ensures a stable and durable fit, while protecting the speaker from dust once installed.
Customizable Magnetic Grilles
The 300 ICW6 comes with two types of magnetic grilles: round and square, allowing perfect adaptation to any interior style. These paint-ready grilles can be customized to blend seamlessly into your décor. Their magnetic attachment makes removal easy for maintenance or adjustments.
The grilles feature anti-vibration pads that limit sound disturbances, contributing to the purity of the acoustic reproduction.
Versatile Use and Applications
Wall and Ceiling Adaptability
The design of the 300 ICW6 allows for installation either in-wall or in-ceiling. This versatility opens up numerous integration possibilities, whether for discreet ambient sound, a stereo setup in a bedroom or kitchen, or a complete home theater system.
For Dolby Atmos systems, the 300 ICW6 excels in ceiling positions, creating highly convincing three-dimensional spatial effects. Its extended frequency response from 65 Hz to 28 kHz ensures full reproduction of the sound spectrum.
Resistance to Humid Environments
The 300 ICW6 can be safely installed in humid environments such as bathrooms or kitchens. This capability greatly expands installation possibilities, allowing for consistent sound throughout the home.
The specific treatment of components ensures optimal longevity even in these conditions, without compromising acoustic performance.
Acoustic Performance and Technical Specifications
With a sensitivity of 89 dB and a frequency range extending from 65 Hz to 28 kHz, the 300 ICW6 delivers balanced sound suitable for a wide range of amplifiers (25 to 130 W recommended). The low-end cutoff at 45 Hz (-6 dB) allows for satisfying bass reproduction for a speaker of this size.
The nominal impedance of 8 Ω (minimum 4.5 Ω) makes it easy to pair with most amplifiers, including entry-level models. This impedance stability contributes to easy control and well-managed dynamic reproduction.
Reinforced Chassis and Vibration Isolation
The reinforced anti-vibration chassis minimizes unwanted resonances, preserving signal purity. This attention to mechanical detail results in precise sound imaging and excellent instrument separation.
The Poron suspension of the tweeter also helps reduce distortion, which is especially noticeable in the high frequencies where the human ear is most sensitive.
