description KEF Ci160QR Overview
The KEF Ci160QR is a high fidelity speaker designed specifically for in-wall installations. Its unique QR technology optimizes sound dispersion creating precise imaging and a broad listening area. This makes it suitable for audiophiles and homeowners seeking balanced audio performance within their walls.
It’s particularly useful where accurate spatial representation of music is prioritized.
help KEF Ci160QR FAQ
Is the KEF Ci160QR an in-wall or in-ceiling speaker?
The Ci160QR is a round in-ceiling architectural speaker, despite some listings describing it as in-wall. Its grille is about 235 mm in diameter, and the installation requires a circular ceiling cutout.
What size hole and mounting depth does the KEF Ci160QR require?
Current KEF specifications call for a cutout of approximately 196 mm and a mounting depth of 91 mm from the surface. Installers should still use the template supplied with the particular speaker because older documentation lists a slightly different cutout.
Does the KEF Ci160QR use a Uni-Q driver?
Yes, it combines a 160 mm bass-midrange driver with a 19 mm aluminum-dome tweeter in KEF's Uni-Q arrangement. This coaxial layout is designed to spread sound broadly and maintain more consistent imaging away from the centerline.
What amplifier should I use with the KEF Ci160QR?
KEF specifies an 8-ohm nominal impedance, 89 dB sensitivity, and recommended amplifier power of 10 to 125 watts. For home theater, KEF also recommends bass management around 45 Hz rather than asking the open-backed ceiling speaker to reproduce the deepest effects.
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