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Helix Compose Basic CB W165-S3

The CB W165-S3 is the 6.5″ midbass from Helix’s Compose Basic range, the entry point to the Compose family. It’s a straightforward upgrade over factory door woofers, built to fit tight door spaces and work hand in hand with Helix and Match amplifiers.

Each driver handles 80 W RMS (120 W max) and runs at 3 Ohms, which lets a Helix or Match amplifier deliver more of its power and gives a clear gain in efficiency and maximum volume. Sensitivity is 92 dB at 2.83 V, and the response runs from 60 Hz to 3,500 Hz.

A light but stiff polypropylene cone keeps the bass tight and clean, while the vented steel basket and strong magnet keep it controlled at higher power. With a mounting depth of 61.4 mm it suits most door locations without modification. Supplied as a pair with mounting material.

Features

  • 6.5″ / 165 mm midbass, supplied as a pair
  • 3 Ohm design for more power from Helix and Match amplifiers
  • Lightweight, stiff injected polypropylene cone
  • Shaped rubber surround for a larger effective cone area and more excursion
  • Sturdy steel basket with extra ventilation holes for voice coil cooling
  • Powerful magnet system for tight impulse response
  • Polyurethane dust cap for a smooth upper midrange
  • Compact 61.4 mm mounting depth for tight door spaces

Full technical data is on the Product Specification and Product Data tabs.

Performance Specifications

Helix CB W165-S3

Power handling RMS / max

80 / 120 Watts

Impedance

3 Ohm

DC resistance (Re)

3.0 Ohm

Frequency response

60 Hz – 3,500 Hz

Sensitivity

92 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m, 88 dB @ 1 W / 1 m

Resonance frequency (Fs)

62 Hz

Qms / Qes / Qts

4.50 / 0.90 / 0.75

Compliance (Cms)

520 µm/N

Equivalent air volume (Vas)

14.5 L

Force factor (B*l)

4.1 Tm

Cone area (Sd)

141 cm²

Moving mass (Mms)

13.2 g

Mechanical resistance (Rms)

1.10 kg/s

Cone material

Injected polypropylene

Voice coil diameter

25 mm

Voice coil winding height

8.9 mm

Max. linear excursion (Xmax)

+/- 2.5 mm

Order number

CB21600

Physical Specifications: Helix CB W165-S3

Outer diameter: 166 mm / 6.54″

Installation (cut-out) diameter: 143 mm / 5.63″

Installation depth: 61.4 mm / 2.42″

Scope of delivery: 2 x CB W165-S3, 2 x mounting material

Next working day delivery if ordered before 12:00, unless item is special order.

Helix Compose Basic CB W165-S3 6.5″ Midbass Speakers

Helix CB W165-S3, part number CB21600. A pair of 6.5″ (165 mm) 3 Ohm midbass drivers from the Helix Compose Basic range, rated 80 W RMS each.

£94.99

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Helix Compose Basic CB W165-S3

The CB W165-S3 is the 6.5″ midbass from Helix’s Compose Basic range, the entry point to the Compose family. It’s a straightforward upgrade over factory door woofers, built to fit tight door spaces and work hand in hand with Helix and Match amplifiers.

Each driver handles 80 W RMS (120 W max) and runs at 3 Ohms, which lets a Helix or Match amplifier deliver more of its power and gives a clear gain in efficiency and maximum volume. Sensitivity is 92 dB at 2.83 V, and the response runs from 60 Hz to 3,500 Hz.

A light but stiff polypropylene cone keeps the bass tight and clean, while the vented steel basket and strong magnet keep it controlled at higher power. With a mounting depth of 61.4 mm it suits most door locations without modification. Supplied as a pair with mounting material.

Features

  • 6.5″ / 165 mm midbass, supplied as a pair
  • 3 Ohm design for more power from Helix and Match amplifiers
  • Lightweight, stiff injected polypropylene cone
  • Shaped rubber surround for a larger effective cone area and more excursion
  • Sturdy steel basket with extra ventilation holes for voice coil cooling
  • Powerful magnet system for tight impulse response
  • Polyurethane dust cap for a smooth upper midrange
  • Compact 61.4 mm mounting depth for tight door spaces

Full technical data is on the Product Specification and Product Data tabs.

Performance Specifications

Helix CB W165-S3

Power handling RMS / max

80 / 120 Watts

Impedance

3 Ohm

DC resistance (Re)

3.0 Ohm

Frequency response

60 Hz – 3,500 Hz

Sensitivity

92 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m, 88 dB @ 1 W / 1 m

Resonance frequency (Fs)

62 Hz

Qms / Qes / Qts

4.50 / 0.90 / 0.75

Compliance (Cms)

520 µm/N

Equivalent air volume (Vas)

14.5 L

Force factor (B*l)

4.1 Tm

Cone area (Sd)

141 cm²

Moving mass (Mms)

13.2 g

Mechanical resistance (Rms)

1.10 kg/s

Cone material

Injected polypropylene

Voice coil diameter

25 mm

Voice coil winding height

8.9 mm

Max. linear excursion (Xmax)

+/- 2.5 mm

Order number

CB21600

Physical Specifications

Helix CB W165-S3

Outer diameter

166 mm / 6.54″

Installation (cut-out) diameter

143 mm / 5.63″

Installation depth

61.4 mm / 2.42″

Scope of delivery

2 x CB W165-S3, 2 x mounting material

Next working day delivery if ordered before 12:00, unless item is special order.