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Focal PC 165 FE vs Polk Audio DB652

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Polk Audio DB652 is cheaper at $110. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Focal PC 165 FE or Polk Audio DB652?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Polk Audio DB652 is the cheaper at $110.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Focal PC 165 FE Polk Audio DB652
US price $680 $110
BrandFocalPolk Audio
Released
Speaker type coaxial coaxial
Configuration 2-way
Size inches 6.5 6.5
Power rms watts 70 100
Power peak watts 140 300
Sensitivity (dB) 90 92
Impedance ohms 4 4
Frequency response (Hz) 60-28000 40-22000
Mounting depth (in) 2.83 1.77
Woofer material flax polypropylene
Tweeter material aluminum/magnesium
Crossover included No No

Sources — Focal PC 165 FE: focal.com (verified 2026-07-13). Polk Audio DB652: polkaudio.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Focal PC 165 FE and Polk Audio DB652?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power rms watts: Focal PC 165 FE 70 vs Polk Audio DB652 100
  • Power peak watts: Focal PC 165 FE 140 vs Polk Audio DB652 300
  • Sensitivity (dB): Focal PC 165 FE 90 vs Polk Audio DB652 92
  • Frequency response (Hz): Focal PC 165 FE 60-28000 vs Polk Audio DB652 40-22000
  • Mounting depth (in): Focal PC 165 FE 2.83 vs Polk Audio DB652 1.77
  • Woofer material: Focal PC 165 FE flax vs Polk Audio DB652 polypropylene

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