KEF Ci160ER In-Ceiling Speaker

Heard but not seen, with unprecedented value and performance, KEF's Ci-E series of architectural speakers is designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards as all KEF's architectural offerings and features KEF's famed Uni-Q driver technology.

KEF's Uni-Q driver enables the mid-range and tweeter to act as a single point source. This patented technology allows the listener to sit anywhere in the room and still enjoy KEF's world-renowned sound and clarity without having to be positioned in the narrow "sweet-spot" found with conventional speaker designs.

The Ci-E Series also features KEF's Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) technology which offers the thinnest possible visible rim around the speaker assembly. The bezel and grill can be painted to match the interior décor.

The speakers in the Ci-E Series, are manufactured to Weather Resistant Construction standards, The grilles are coated via a proprietary process, the speakers include moisture-resistant terminations and finish materials, and the plastics are UV protected, allowing you to safely use these speakers in applications such as bathroom and kitchen.

Product Features

The speaker boasts a UTB™ (Ultra Thin Bezel) design, delivering a sleek, minimalistic profile that seamlessly blends into ceilings or walls. At its acoustic core lies a 160mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q driver array, paired with a 16mm (0.6in.) aluminium dome tweeter, enabling wide dispersion and a more immersive listening experience. Designed to endure varying conditions, the speaker is weather resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and semi-outdoor environments. The magnetic grille allows for effortless installation and removal, maintaining aesthetic integrity without visible fasteners.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Nominal Impedance	8 Ohms
Sensitivity	89dB (2.83V / 1m)
Frequency Response	52Hz - 20kHz (+/-6dB) open-backed
Crossover Frequencies	2.8kHz
Drive Units	LF: 160mm (6.5in.), HF: 16mm (0.6in.)
Recommended Amplifier Power	10 - 100W
External Dimensions	Diameter: 234.6mm (9.24in.)
	Depth: 88.7mm (3.49in.)
Cut-Out Dimensions	Diameter: 196mm (7.71in.)
Mounting Thickness	Max: 36mm (1.42in.), Min: 6mm (0.24in.)
Mounting Depth from Surface	85.2mm (3.35in.)
Optional Rough-In Frame	RIF160R
Optional Rear Enclosure	RNC160R
Net Weight	1.4kg (3.1lbs)
Unit Measurement	Sold as a single piece