{"product_id":"galeforce-audio-f3-series-speakers","title":"Galeforce Audio F3 Motorcycle \u0026 Marine Pro Audio Speakers — 6.5 \u0026 8-Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGaleforce Audio F3 — High-Output 2-Way Pro-Audio Marine-Grade Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA regular coaxial can work fine in a quiet cabin and still disappear once a bagger is moving, a boat is underway, or a SxS is outside. The F3 is Galeforce's answer when a simple factory-style speaker no longer has enough output or control for the system being built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F3 is a marine-grade, pro-audio-style 2-way speaker with separate woofer and horn sections. Galeforce makes the design bi-ampable, which gives a properly planned amplifier and DSP system the ability to control level, crossover, and EQ for the woofer and horn independently instead of treating the speaker like a basic factory coaxial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eF3 or F1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F3 is not automatically the better choice just because it handles more power. The F1 is the cleaner solution when the job calls for a simpler, efficient 2-way speaker pair with lower amplifier requirements. The F3 makes sense when the build is centered around high output, significantly more power, and the extra system planning that comes with its pro-audio architecture. F3 speakers are sold individually, while F1 speakers are sold as pairs, so compare total speaker count, amplifier channels, and system power before comparing price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich F3 size makes sense?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.5-inch f365:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it when the system needs F3 output but the mounting location, pod, or multi-speaker array favors the smaller footprint. The woofer section is rated at 250–400W RMS with a published 70 Hz–6,000 Hz range. Mounting depth is 4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch f38:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it when the panel or enclosure has room for the larger driver. The woofer section is rated at 250–450W RMS with a published 65 Hz–6,000 Hz range. Mounting depth increases to 4.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes use a 125W RMS horn section with a published 3,000 Hz–20,000 Hz range. The 8 gives you the higher top end of the nominal woofer RMS range and slightly lower published extension, but it also needs more physical space. If the mounting location does not support an 8 correctly, the 6.5 is the smarter system choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it belongs in a real system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-output system part, not the easiest drop-in upgrade. Plan speaker quantity, amplifier power, available channels, crossover strategy, and DSP control before building around the F3. Galeforce's current power and crossover guide also moves the recommended high-pass point upward as applied power rises, which is important when the goal is sustained output rather than just chasing a low frequency-response number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer RMS Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorn RMS Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorn Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef365\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 Hz–6,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 Hz–20,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 Hz–6,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 Hz–20,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5 construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass-fiber stitch cone, rubber surround, aluminum-coated horn throat, protective rear plastic cover, bi-ampable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass-fiber stitch cone, rubber surround, aluminum horn throat, protective rear plastic cover, bi-ampable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galeforce Audio","offers":[{"title":"6.5-Inch Single","offer_id":51710370808041,"sku":"f365","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8-Inch Single","offer_id":51710370840809,"sku":"f38","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8134\/0811\/files\/F3-65-001_ee3f1b76-8cf9-401b-972a-db2c048e0cd6.png?v=1787338133","url":"https:\/\/smscaraudio.com\/products\/galeforce-audio-f3-series-speakers","provider":"SMS Car Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}