Ci5160REFM-THX

£9,500

/ Piece

Architectural Speakers

Ci5160REFM-THX

KEF’s first THX^® Certified Dominus speaker

The in-wall Ci-Reference architectural speaker Ci5160REFM-THX is KEF's first in-wall speaker to be THX® Certified Dominus among the very few that can achieve this ultimate standard worldwide. Together with a 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), Ci5160REFM-THX delivers an immersive, high-fidelity soundstage with unmatched sonic excellence even for the most extensive home theatres and living rooms.

£9,500

/ Piece

£9,500

/ Piece

Realistic, high-fidelity sound

Featuring four 160mm (6.5in.) bass drivers, Ci5160REFM-THX delivers a clean, rich and highly articulate bass response down to 32Hz. Together with the massive, vented motor system that was designed specifically for an in-wall environment, making Ci5160REFM-THX disappear into the room to leave an awe-inspiring, immersive experience.

THX^® Certified Dominus

Ci5160REFM-THX is THX^® Certified Dominus – the largest and most powerful THX^® performance class, which is the closest approximation to a public cinema experience that one can achieve at home.

Metamaterial Absorption Technology

Absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound

Handcrafted in UK

As our high-end speakers, Ci-Reference is designed, engineered, and hand-built in Maidstone, UK

Uni-Q^®

Acts as a single point source to enlarge the 'sweet spot' and disperse sound more evenly.

Finished to perfection

Available in Aluminium Black/Grey, a hairline finished aluminium baffle in black, with the Uni-Q driver array in grey.

Hide your speakers, not your sound

The paintable magnetic metal grille and optional black cloth grille ensure the speaker seamlessly blends into the environment.

Total attention to detail

The 11mm thick precision-machined aluminium baffle is engineered to eliminate vibration and provides a stoic platform for the powerful drivers to perform at their best.

Specifications

Frequency Response

40 - 28kHz (±6 dB) open-backed

Frequency Range

32 - 45kHz (-10 dB)

Sensitivity

92dB (2.83V/1m)

Nominal Impedance

4Ω

Nominal Coverage

150°

Maximum SPL Measured at 1m

116 dB

Drive Units

LF: 4 x 160mm (6.5in.)
MF: 125mm (5.25in.) Uni-Q
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology

Crossover Frequency

600Hz, 3000Hz

Recommended Amplifier Power

50 - 500 W

Cut-Out Dimensions (H x W)

1052 mm x 209 mm (41.42 in. x 8.23 in.)

Mounting Depth From Surface

99mm (3.9in.)

Ideal Rear Volume

(L) 90

Minimum Rear Volume

(L) 40

Net Weight

21.7kg (47.8lbs.)

Certification

THX Certified Dominus

Remarks

¹ Metamaterial Absorption Technology is a joint development with Acoustic Metamaterials Group.
KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. THX, the THX logo, and Ultra are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX and the THX logo are registered in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.

Product External Dimensions (H x W x D)

1070 mm x 230 mm x 105.7 mm (42.13 in. x 9.06 in. x 4.16 in.)