Description
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.
Additional Information
Specification
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
Product Data
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
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Delivery Information
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
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.

