Ci160ER

In-Ceiling Speakers

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
Frequency response (±6dB, open-backed): 52Hz - 20kHz
Recommended amplifier power: 10 - 100W
External dimensions: 234.6mm diameter x 88.7mm deep

All specifications

Price $250

Includes GST

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Planning a cinema around it?

Our designers match it to your room, screen and seating, then install and calibrate the lot. Start with it in our 3D builder, or talk to us.

Delivery and collection

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Pick up from our Belrose showroom: call ahead so we can have it ready.

Set-up and installation

Our team can deliver, install and set up your system, from speaker placement to a full cinema calibration. Ask us for a quote when you order.

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KEF Ci160ER

Specifications

Model: Ci160ER
Series: Ci E Series
Design: 2-way round in-ceiling speaker, Uni-Q driver array, open-backed
Drive units: LF/MF: 160mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q, HF: 16mm (0.6in.) aluminium dome
Frequency response (±6dB, open-backed): 52Hz - 20kHz
Frequency range (-10dB): 46Hz - 45kHz
Crossover frequency: 2.8kHz
Recommended amplifier power: 10 - 100W
Recommended high-pass filter: 50Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Max SPL: 104dB
Nominal coverage: 110°
External dimensions: 234.6mm diameter x 88.7mm deep
Cut-out size: 196mm diameter
Mounting depth from surface: 85.2mm
Net weight: 1.4kg
Grille: Magnetic, paintable (grille supplied with the speaker)
Bezel: Ultra-Thin Bezel, paintable
Ideal rear volume: 35L
Minimum rear volume: 20L
Optional accessories: RIF160R rough-in frame, RNC160R rear enclosure
Certification: IP64
Unit: Sold individually

Drivers and Technology

160mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q driver array (single point source design)
16mm (0.6in.) aluminium dome tweeter
Nominal coverage of 110° (rated by KEF)
Weather-resistant construction: UV-protected ABS baffle, coated grille and moisture-resistant fittings
IP64 certified by KEF

Installation

Cut-out diameter: 196mm (KEF's universal 160mm round cut-out)
Mounting depth from surface: 85.2mm
Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB), paintable, no more than 5mm wide
Magnetic grille, paintable (KEF specifies a paint shield for painting)
Open-backed design
Optional rough-in frame (RIF160R) and rear enclosure (RNC160R) available separately

In detail

About the Ci160ER

Overview

The KEF Ci160ER is a round in-ceiling speaker from KEF's Ci E Series, using a 160mm Uni-Q driver array with a 16mm aluminium dome tweeter at the acoustic centre of the bass/midrange cone. KEF specifies it for background and foreground music in homes, hotels, corridors and similar spaces, and its weather-resistant build suits bathrooms and kitchens.

The Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) and magnetic grille are both paintable, so the speaker can be matched to the ceiling colour.

Cinema design

Part of something bigger.

The Ci160ER is one piece of a room. We design the screen, speakers, acoustics and seating around it, then install and calibrate the lot, so it all works as one.