KEF Ci160RR-THX Round Architectural Speaker

KEF Ci160RR-THX Round Architectural Speaker

The KEF Ci160RR-THX architectural speaker is designed for permanent installation where audio equipment needs to integrate with the room's surfaces. Its round front profile provides a defined visible outline, while the main speaker assembly fits behind the mounting surface. This arrangement allows the sound system to become part of the interior layout without occupying furniture or floor space.

The driver configuration combines a 165 mm low-frequency unit with a 25 mm high-frequency unit. The specified open-backed frequency response is 52 Hz–24 kHz at a ±6 dB tolerance, with a crossover frequency of 2.1 kHz. A nominal impedance of 4 ohms and sensitivity of 90 dB at 2.83V/1m provide useful reference points for matching the speaker to the intended amplification. Recommended amplifier power is 10–190W.

The Uni-Q array combines the drive units in a concentric arrangement, with a specified nominal coverage angle of 130 degrees. THX Ultra certification supports its home cinema role, and the IP64 rating defines its environmental protection. For the stated THX configuration, KEF specifies a 3-litre rear enclosure and the small-speaker setting in the connected audio processor.

The external dimensions are 234.6 mm diameter × 115 mm, with a required cut-out of 196 mm diameter. Mounting depth from the finished surface is 110 mm, so the available cavity space should be considered alongside the visible opening. These dimensions distinguish the complete speaker assembly from the opening needed to install it. A net weight of 2.94 kg completes the mechanical specification, helping the installation plan account for the speaker's physical requirements as well as its acoustic role.

Features of Ci160RR-THX

• Uni-Q concentric driver array
• THX Ultra certification
• 130° nominal coverage
• IP64 protection rating
• 165 mm bass driver
• 25 mm tweeter

Specifications of Ci160RR-THX