KEF Ci5160REF-THX In-Wall Speaker
10 000,00 €
The KEF Ci5160REF-THX is an in-wall speaker designed for permanent installation in a home audio system. Its aluminium front baffle houses an 11th-generation Uni-Q assembly and four 160 mm bass drivers. The 25 mm tweeter is positioned at the acoustic centre of the 125 mm midrange driver.
The KEF Ci5160REF-THX in-wall speaker is designed for permanent installation as part of an audio system. This in-wall loudspeaker features an aluminium front baffle, an 11th-generation Uni-Q coaxial driver, and four 160 mm bass drivers.
This model is suitable for projects where the speaker will become part of the wall structure. The installation does not take up floor space, but the speaker position must be chosen before the wall finish is completed.
In-wall construction
The aluminium front baffle holds all the drivers within a single structure. As this model is permanently installed in a wall, it cannot be placed freely or moved in the same way as a bookshelf or floorstanding speaker.
The installation position should be planned according to the main listening area and the arrangement of the other system channels. The wall construction and the space required for the speaker must also be assessed in advance. Exact cut-out and mounting-depth dimensions are not provided here, so they cannot be determined from the appearance of the front baffle.
Midrange and high-frequency section
The 11th-generation Uni-Q assembly uses a 125 mm midrange driver. A 25 mm vented tweeter with an aluminium dome is positioned at its acoustic centre.
This coaxial arrangement places the midrange and high-frequency sources at the same point on the baffle. When planning the installation, the position of the Uni-Q assembly should therefore be aligned with the main listening area.
Bass-driver construction
The speaker contains four 160 mm bass drivers designed for in-wall installation. Each driver has a vented magnet system, an aluminium-wire voice coil, and an alloy cone.
All four individual bass drivers are integrated into the same front baffle as the Uni-Q assembly. The installation location must therefore be planned for the complete speaker rather than for its individual elements.
Crossover design
The crossover circuits were computer-modelled and use selected high-grade components. The high-frequency and low-frequency crossover sections are mounted on separate boards.
Separating these circuits is intended to reduce interference between them. This is an important construction detail in an in-wall speaker that combines a Uni-Q assembly with four bass drivers.
System and installation planning
This model should be selected when the in-wall installation can be planned before the room receives its final finish. It cannot simply be repositioned like a freestanding speaker. If the listening area changes, moving the speaker would require further installation work.
The speaker’s electrical data is required when selecting an amplifier. The number of drivers alone does not indicate the necessary amplifier power or load requirements. The supplied information does not specify a particular THX certification level.
Technical specifications
| Model | KEF Ci5160REF-THX |
|---|---|
| Type | In-wall speaker |
| Front baffle | Aluminium |
| Coaxial driver | 11th-generation KEF Uni-Q |
| Midrange driver | 125 mm |
| Tweeter | 25 mm vented tweeter with an aluminium dome |
| Tweeter position | At the acoustic centre of the midrange driver |
| Bass drivers | Four 160 mm drivers designed for in-wall installation |
| Bass-driver magnet system | Vented |
| Bass-driver voice coil | Aluminium wire |
| Bass-driver cones | Alloy |
| Crossover | Computer-modelled circuits with selected high-grade components |
| Crossover boards | High-frequency and low-frequency sections mounted on separate boards |
| Purpose of separating the crossover boards | To reduce interference between the circuits |
FAQ
What is this speaker designed for?
It is designed for permanent installation in a wall. The model is suitable for a system in which the speaker positions are planned as part of the room installation.
What should be planned before installation?
First, choose the listening area and the speaker’s position in the wall. You should also assess the wall construction and the space required for installation.
Why is the Uni-Q design important?
The 25 mm tweeter is positioned at the acoustic centre of the 125 mm midrange driver.
Can the four 160 mm drivers be positioned separately?
No. All four drivers form part of the same in-wall structure and cannot be positioned separately.
How should I choose an amplifier?
Driver dimensions and quantity alone are not enough to make this decision. Amplifier selection must be based on the speaker’s electrical parameters and the design of the complete system.
Does the THX designation identify the certification level?
The supplied information does not specify a particular THX certification level.
