ICU 690 - Pregnant FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	6x9-inch Coaxial Car Speaker
Brand	Focal
Model	ICU 690
Speaker Configuration	2-way coaxial
Woofer Diameter	6x9 inches (165 x 230 mm)
Tweeter Diameter	1-inch (25 mm) aluminum/magnesium inverted dome
Power Handling (RMS)	80 W RMS
Power Handling (Peak)	160 W peak
Sensitivity	93 dB (2.83V/1m)
Impedance	4 ohms
Frequency Response	50 Hz – 22 kHz
Crossover Frequency	3.5 kHz
Mounting Depth	2.6 inches (66 mm)
Cutout Diameter	5.9 x 8.3 inches (150 x 210 mm)
Magnet Material	Ferrite
Voice Coil	1-inch (25 mm) aluminum wire
Cone Material	Polyglass
Surround Material	Butyl rubber
Grille Included	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) per speaker

Frequently Asked Questions - ICU 690 FOCAL

What is the Focal ICU 690 speaker type?

It is a 6x9-inch 2-way coaxial car speaker designed for high-quality audio reproduction in vehicles.

What is the power handling of the ICU 690?

The RMS power handling is 80 watts, with a peak power handling of 160 watts. It can be paired with an amplifier delivering up to that RMS rating.

What is the impedance?

The impedance is 4 ohms, suitable for most aftermarket car audio systems.

What is the sensitivity?

Sensitivity is 93 dB (2.83V/1m), which means it can produce moderate volume even with low power.

What is the frequency response?

Frequency response ranges from 50 Hz to 22 kHz, covering deep bass to high treble.

What are the mounting dimensions?

The cutout size is approximately 5.9 x 8.3 inches (150 x 210 mm), and the mounting depth is 2.6 inches (66 mm).

Does the ICU 690 include a grille?

Yes, each speaker comes with a protective grille to prevent damage from debris.

Is it compatible with factory head units?

Yes, it can be driven by most factory head units, but for best performance, use an external amplifier delivering at least 50W RMS per channel.

What is the cone material?

The cone is made of Polyglass, a Focal proprietary material that combines paper and glass fibers for rigidity and low mass.

How should I break in the speakers?

Play music at moderate volume (below 50% power) for approximately 10-20 hours to allow the suspension to loosen and achieve optimal sound quality.

USER MANUAL ICU 690 FOCAL

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Warning

Listening for a prolonged period at a high volume level over 110 dB may result in hearing loss. Exposure, even brief, to sound at over 130 dB may result in irreparable hearing loss.

Important recommendations

First of all, check the space available for the loudspeakers (see the plans on the packaging) and then start cutting. If the loudspeakers are to be mounted in their original place, check whether there is enough space between the loudspeaker and the protective grating.

• Keep the loudspeakers away from metal chips and dust.
• Clean carefully prior to mounting the loudspeakers.

Warranty conditions

If you encounter problems, contact your Focal distributor first. For all Focal equipment, the warranty applicable to France covers a 2-year period as of the purchase date and is non-transmissible in case of resale. In the event of faulty equipment, it should be sent, at your own expense, in its original packaging to your distributor, who will then check the equipment and determine the nature of the problem. If it is under warranty, the equipment will be returned to you or replaced "postage paid". Otherwise, a quote for repair will be sent to you. The warranty does not cover damage arising from improper use or incorrect connection (e.g. burned voice coils...)

Environmental information

Your Focal-JMlab product has been designed and manufactured using high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. This symbol signifies that the electrical and electronic devices, at the end of their life, should be disposed of separately from household waste. Please take this device to the local collection point or to a recycling centre. You will thus contribute to environmental conservation.

Tweeter installation (ISU130, ISU165, ISU200, ISU570, ISU690)

There are three possible mounting options :

Tilted mounting : (Fig. A1)

Drill a hole for the cables and screws in the desired location, fix the mount in place using the screws provided with the kit, route the 2 wires through, then, fix the tweeter to its housing (close-fitting). These operations can be carried out with the tweeter grille in place.

Flush mounting : (Fig. A2)

Cut out a hole the same diameter as the tweeter in the desired location. Then, insert the tweeter.

Installing in the factory locations : (Fig. B)

Unscrew the plastic cover at the rear of the tweeter by rotating it to the left (towards the " unlocked" symbol / Fig.B). The tweeter is ready to be mounted alone into the factory location.

Note: the "+" is indicated by a red line.

Handle with care: do not touch the dome or let it come into contact with the rear of the vehicle's original grille.

Wiring the tweeters: (Fig. C)

If wiring to a display stand, connect the "display" wire.

If wiring to a vehicle: connect the "car" wire.

The wire with the "-" symbol is the negative wire in both cases.

Connecting the tweeter / woofer to the connector of the integrated crossover : (Fig. D)

For the tweeter: connect both wires (Fig.D1) directly to the cable lugs on the integrated crossover.

For the woofer: connect the two cable lugs on the integrated crossover (Fig.D2) directly to the two terminals on the basket of the woofer.

Note: the "+" is indicated by a red line.

Caution: the tweeter crossover is integrated into the connector. Ensure that the wiring is correct using the cable lugs (tweeter/crossover connector) in order to ensure optimal performance of the kits.

The woofers in the ISU130, ISU165, ISU200, ISU570 and ISU690 kits are equipped with a crossover integrated into the connector (for a more compact basket and one which is easy to install in factory locations).

Make sure that ONLY the connectors supplied with the kit are used.

Installing the different woofers

(Fiq.E) represents the typical installation for the ISU130, ISU165, ISU200, ISU570 and ISU690 speaker drivers.

(Fig.E1) Fix the speaker driver in place using the screws provided.

(Fig.E2) represents the speaker driver once fixed in place.

(Fiq.F) represents the typical installation for the ICU100, ICU130, ICU165 and ICU570 speaker drivers.

(Fig.F1) Fix the speaker driver in place using the screws provided.

(Fig.F2) represents the speaker driver once fixed in place.

(Fig.G) represents the typical installation of the ICU690 speaker driver with its grille.

(Fig.G1) Insert the grille's plastic support onto the rear of the speaker driver. Fix the speaker driver in place using the screws provided, then, clip on the grille supplied

(Fig. G2) represents the speaker driver once fixed in place and with its protective grille.

Adjusting the tweeter level (ICU100, ICU130, ICU165, ICU570, ICU690)

The integrated tweeter on the coaxial speaker drivers is equipped with a level adjustment, giving you the choice out of two output levels for the treble (Fig.H.):

View of the full installation in the vehicle

(Fig.1) represents an example of a full installation of a component kit (ISU130, ISU165, ISU200, ISU570, ISU690)

(Fiq.J) represents an example of a full installation of a coaxial kit (ICU100, ICU130, ICU165, ICU570, ICU690)

If all the speaker drivers are located in the lower part of the door, we recommend setting the tweeter to "HIGH" to increase the treble level.

If the speaker drivers are located in the upper part of the door, we recommend setting the tweeter to "FLAT".

Note : of course, you can always adjust these settings according to your personal preference.

ADVANTAGES

• High sensitivity
• Shallow mounting depth (3 ^9/32 " - 83.5mm)
- Great improvement from original car speakers
• Dynamics and neutrality

Acoustic horn

Level adjustment

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Woofer: 6"x9" (164x235mm)

Voice coll diameter: 1" (25mm)

Max. power: 160W

Nom. power: 80W RMS

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 93.6dB

Frequency response: 55Hz-21kHz

Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter

Accessories: delivered with grilles

Integrated crossover: 6dB/oct

Integration

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Technical Sheet

Woofer

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• Polyglass cone, natural sound
- Compact dimensions, easy to install

FREQUENCY RESPONSE/IMPEDANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal power 80W RMS

Maximum power 160W

Sensitivity (2,83V/1m) 93.6dB

Frequency response 55Hz-21kHz

Cone type Polyglass

Surround type Butyl

Nom. impedance 4Ω

VC diameter 25mm 1"

Net weight 1.25kg 2.7lbs

PARAMETERS

Fs 57Hz

Vas 241

Qts 0.74

Qes 0.81

Qms 8

Re 3.2Ω

Sd 210cm²

Cms 0.39mm/N

Mms 20g

BI 5.3N/A

MECHANICAL DRAWING

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