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KEF - Ci160.2CS - In-Ceiling Speakers
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Overview
The KEF Ci160.2CS is a square shallow-mount custom install speaker from KEF's C Series architectural range, built to sit flush in a dry-lined or stud partition wall or ceiling. It uses a 160mm (6.5 in.) Uni-Q driver array with the tweeter mounted at the acoustic centre of the bass/midrange cone, so both drivers radiate from a single point. KEF rates its nominal coverage at 120°.
An Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) keeps the visible rim narrow, and the grille attaches magnetically. Both the grille and bezel can be painted to match the surrounding surface. KEF lists the Ci160.2CS as weather resistant and IP64 certified, with a UV-protected bezel and grille.
Drivers and Technology
- KEF Uni-Q coincident driver array, tweeter mounted at the acoustic centre of the woofer
- 160mm (6.5 in.) bass/midrange driver
- 16mm (0.6 in.) aluminium dome tweeter with Tangerine waveguide
- Nominal coverage of 120°, rated by KEF
- Crossover at 2.8kHz
- Covered crossover circuit, which KEF says adds rigidity and protects the crossover components
Installation
- Square format that KEF lists for both in-ceiling and in-wall installation
- Cut-out size 194 x 194 mm (H x W)
- Mounting depth from surface 84.5 mm
- Open-backed design, secured by screw-driven clamps that grip the wall or ceiling board
- Optional RIF160S rough-in frame and RNC160S rear enclosure (sold separately)
- KEF recommends a rear volume of 35L (minimum 20L)
- Shares a common cut-out with KEF's other 160mm square in-ceiling models, per KEF
Grille and Finish
- Grille attaches magnetically
- Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB), no more than 5mm wide according to KEF
- Grille and bezel are white and can be painted; a paint shield is included for the grille
- Weather resistant construction with UV-protected bezel and grille, IP64 certified
Specifications
| Model | Ci160.2CS |
| Series | C Series |
| Design | 2-way square in-wall / in-ceiling speaker, open-backed |
| Drive units | LF: 160mm (6.5 in.) Uni-Q HF: 16mm (0.6 in.) aluminium dome with Tangerine waveguide |
| Frequency response | 52Hz to 20kHz (±6dB), open-backed |
| Frequency range | 47Hz to 45kHz (-10dB) |
| Crossover frequency | 2.8kHz |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Nominal impedance | 8 ohms |
| Max SPL | 104dB |
| Nominal coverage | 120° |
| Recommended amplifier power | 10 to 100W |
| Recommended high-pass filter | 50Hz |
| External dimensions (H x W x D) | 223 x 223 x 88.7 mm |
| Cut-out dimensions (H x W) | 194 x 194 mm |
| Mounting depth from surface | 84.5 mm |
| Net weight | 1.5 kg |
| Ideal / minimum rear volume | 35L / 20L |
| Optional accessories | RIF160S rough-in frame, RNC160S rear enclosure |
| Certification | IP64 |
| Finish | White, paintable grille and bezel |
| Unit | Sold individually |