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Ci160RR-THX
Architectural Speaker
Product Overview
The KEF Ci160RR-THX is an ultra-high-performance
coincident point source loudspeaker designed for in-ceiling or
in-wall discreet installations. It features patented Uni-Q®
technology with a 25mm high frequency tweeter mounted
in the acoustic centre of the 165mm low frequency woofer
delivering exceptionally wide dispersion and hi delity audio
across a large listening area. As a THX® Certied Ultra
architectural loudspeaker, Ci160RR-THX is specically
engineered to maintain exceptional sound quality at high
outputs. Its performance and design characteristics make the
Ci160RR-THX the ideal choice for foreground, background,
speech, and cinematic applications including 3D immersive audio
formats such as Dolby® Atmos™.
Key Features
KEF “Sit Anywhere” Uni-Q® Technology – This proprietary
driver array places the tweeter in the acoustic centre of the
woofer delivering wide dispersion with consistent sound
characteristics throughout the room. Because the high and low
frequencies originate from the same point in space, acoustic
lobing problems common to other speaker designs are virtually
eliminated and imaging is greatly improved to eectively shift
the sound to appear as if it’s originating from behind the video
screen.
Tangerine Waveguide™ – In addition to protecting the driver,
the Tangerine Waveguide further enhances dispersion allowing
for 130 degrees of coverage.
25mm High Frequency Tweeter – The high-power
handling aluminium dome tweeter has a wide frequency
response and can continuously deliver extremely high output
with no audible distortion.
Weather Resistant – Manufactured using a proprietary plating
and powder coating process, the KEF Ci160RR-THX is UV
proteced and designed to withstand harsh operating
environments.
IP64 Certication – The speaker passed ocial IEC testing to
ensure that splashing water would have no harmful eects on
assembly components.
Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) – To maintain a premium aesthetic
appearance, the ABS bezel was carefully engineered to be as
thin as possible while maintaining the necessary structural
rigidity.
Magnetic Grille – For security and ease of installation the grille
attaches by a powerful magnetic circuit and can be painted to
match any décor.
THX® Certied Ultra* – The KEF Ci160RR-THX
endured nearly 500 THX laboratory tests to ensure it delivers
full impact entertainment experiences just as the artist intended.
Universal cut-out – All KEF 160mm in-ceiling round speakers
utilise the same diameter opening for ease of installation and
exible component selection.
Gold-Plated Spring Loaded Binding Posts – This design
improves ease of installation and guarantees consistent wire
clamping pressure to ensure proper electrical transfer.
Covered Crossover Circuit – The cover adds structural rigidity
to the speaker assembly while protecting the electrical
crossover components from potential damage.
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Ci160RR-THX
Architectural Speaker
Specifications
Model Ci160RR-THX
Series R Series
Nominal impedance 4Ω
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB
Frequency response (±6dB) open-backed 52Hz - 24kHz
Frequency range (-10dB)" 38Hz - 30kHz
Nominal coverage 130°
Max SPL 105dB
Crossover frequency
Drive units LF 165mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q
HF 25mm (1in.)
Recommended amplier power 10 - 190 W
Recommended high-pass lter 38Hz
Product external dimensions Diameter Ø 234.6mm (9.24in.)
Depth 115mm (4.53in.)
Cut-out dimensions Diameter Ø 196mm (7.71in.)
Net weight
Mounting depth from surface
Optional rough in frame
Optional rear enclosure
Ideal rear volume 20L
Minimum rear volume 10L
THX certication THX® Certied Ultra
Safety and Regulatory Compliance IP64
Ceiling thickness (Maximum) 37mm (1.46in.)
Ceiling thickness (Minimum) 5mm (0.2in.)
2.1kHz
2.94kg (6.48lbs.)
110mm (4.33in.)
RIF160R
N/A
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Ci160RR-THX
Architectural Speaker
Directivity Index
Beamwidth -3dB
Beamwidth -6dB
Impedance
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
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Ci160RR-THX
Architectural Speaker
Polar Responses
Polar 500Hz
Polar 4kHz
Polar 125Hz
Polar 1kHz Polar 2kHz
Polar 8kHz Polar 16kHz
Polar 250HzPolar 63Hz
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Ci160RR-THX
Architectural Speaker
Mechanical Diagrams
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Top View
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Front View Side View
Rear View
Dimensions in mm (inches)
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KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specications. E&OE.
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To meet THX Ultra distor tion specications, install with a 3 litre rear enclosure and set the A/V processor speaker size to small
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