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Cento#C 165 F

Hertz Cento C 165 FFlat Profile Woofer

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The Hertz C 165 F delivers clear midrange detail, straightforward fitment and useful rear-fill in many installs. Several reviewers found the speakers much improved when used with an external amp/DSP, but some buyers reported weak or tinny low-end and returned them.

Buyer confidence

68%

Highlights

  • Shallow profile for an easy replacement of factory speakers.
  • Semi-Pressed Paper Cone reinforced with Mica powder for superior stiffness and smooth response.
  • High-density flux ferrite magnet combined with low-carbon polar plates for reduced distortion at high power levels.
  • Pure copper voice coil, wound on aluminium former, for very good thermal and mechanical capacity.

Key specs

Full specs
Component
Woofer
Size mm (in.)
165 (6.5)
Power Handling - Continuous W
70
Power Handling - Peak W
180
Impedance Ohm
4
Voice Coil Ø
25 (1)
Frequency Response Hz
65 ÷ 4,5k
Magnet size D x d x h mm (in.)
90 x 32 x 10 (3.54 x 1.26 x 0.39)

Key specs

Full specs
Component
Woofer
Size mm (in.)
165 (6.5)
Power Handling - Continuous W
70
Power Handling - Peak W
180

Highlights

Overview
  • Shallow profile for an easy replacement of factory speakers.
  • Semi-Pressed Paper Cone reinforced with Mica powder for superior stiffness and smooth response.
  • High-density flux ferrite magnet combined with low-carbon polar plates for reduced distortion at high power levels.

Review highlights

Based on customer reviews

Hertz C 165 F — clear midrange and easy fit, but bass can be thin for some

The Hertz C 165 F delivers clear midrange detail, straightforward fitment and useful rear-fill in many installs. Several reviewers found the speakers much improved when used with an external amp/DSP, but some buyers reported weak or tinny low-end and returned them.

6 reviews3.8/5 averageUpdated Mar 15, 2026

What buyers praise

  • Clear midrange presence
  • Provides good rear-fill and overall clarity

What to watch for

  • Some users report weak or tinny bass—may disappoint if you want strong low-end
Overview


The installation of after-market woofers in factory placements limited by a reduced depth is a recurring problem that forces specialists to make complicated mechanical changes, extending the time to finish the job significantly. The Cento line new C 165 F flat profile woofer is the solution, thanks to a super slim basket with reduced depth that allows the use even in the most problematic OEM scenarios, widespread in new generation cars. The R&D team, through an extensive design process was able to obtain high performance even with the super slim basket feature. This was made possible by the optimization of the mobile group excursion and the new design of the cone and dustcup geometry. Like the other components of the Cento range, the use of SPP-M (Semi-Pressed Paper-Mica) provides the C 165 F with a light and rigid cone at the same time that guarantees high efficiency and an extended frequency response.
Highlights

Key features

  • Shallow profile for an easy replacement of factory speakers.
  • Semi-Pressed Paper Cone reinforced with Mica powder for superior stiffness and smooth response.
  • High-density flux ferrite magnet combined with low-carbon polar plates for reduced distortion at high power levels.
  • Pure copper voice coil, wound on aluminium former, for very good thermal and mechanical capacity.
  • SPP-M
Technologies
SPP-M

SPP-M

SPP-M (Semi Pressed Paper-Mica) cone enhanced with Mica powder for an excellent balance between lightness and

Specs

Technical Specs

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ComponentWoofer
Size mm (in.)165 (6.5)
Power Handling - Continuous W70
Power Handling - Peak W180
Impedance Ohm4
Voice Coil Ø25 (1)
Frequency Response Hz65 ÷ 4,5k
Magnet size D x d x h mm (in.)90 x 32 x 10 (3.54 x 1.26 x 0.39)
Weight of one speaker kg (lb.)0,72 (1,59)
MagnetHigh density flux ferrite
ConeSemi-Pressed paper with Mica
Xmech mm (in.)3,5 (0.14)

Electro-acoustic Specs

12
D mm134
Re Ohm2,7
Fs Hz80
Le mH0,154
Vas I9,40
Mms g12
Cms mm/N0,33
BL T*m3,9
Qts0,80
Qes1,00
Qms3,4
Spl dB93

Physical Specs

4
C 165 F
A165 mm | 6.5 in.
B141 mm | 5.55 in.
C50,6 mm | 1.99 in.
D43,5 mm | 1.71 in.

Frequency response

C 165 F

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