KEF Ci5160REF-THX In-Wall Speaker Each
$17,000
By KEF
Description
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
The standards of architectural speakers have been reset forever. We introduce the in-wall KEF Ci5160REF-THX - the newest addition to THE REFERENCE family, meeting KEF’s standards for Extreme Theatre as well as THX Ultra Certification.
Ci5160REF-THX
The Ci5160REF-THX is engineered with a massive aluminium baffle to eliminate vibration and is the perfect platform for the 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array with 25mm (1 inch) vented aluminium dome tweeter and four 160mm woofers.
Uni-Q driver array
At the heart of the Ci5160REF-THX is the 11th generation of the KEF’s signature innovation: the Uni-Q point source MF/HF driver array. With a 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter at the exact acoustic centre of a 125mm mid-range driver, both act as a single source that floods the listening space evenly with a flawless natural sound field.
Bass drivers
Like everything else about THE REFERENCE, the bespoke 160mm LF driver optimised for use in-wall, is a class apart. With a massive vented magnet assembly and a large aluminium wire voice coil driving an exceptionally light, stiff and strong alloy cone, the dynamics and power handling are superb.
Crossover
KEF engineers computer-modelled the ideal crossover networks before exhaustively auditioning every high-grade component to select those with the lowest distortion and the smoothest response. Perfectionism takes time, but the difference is clear. Nothing is overlooked – the HF and LF crossovers are even mounted on separate boards to minimise crosstalk.
Specifications:
| Model | Ci5160REF-THX |
| Nominal Impedance | 4Ω |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) | 90dB (2.83V/ 1m) |
| Frequency response (±6dB) open-backed |
40Hz - 28kHz (±6dB) open backed |
| Crossover frequency | 400Hz, 2.8kHz |
| Drive units LF MF HF |
4 x 160mm (6.5 in.) 160mm (6.5 in.) 25mm (1 in.) Uni-Q |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 40 - 500W |
| Product external dimensions (H x W x D) |
1070 x 230 x 105.7 mm (42.13 x 9.06 x 4.16 in.) |
| Cut-out dimensions (H x W) |
1052 x 209mm (41.42 x 8.23 in.) |
| Net Weight | 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) |
| Mounting depth from surface | 99mm (3.9 in.) |