Ci160ES

The Ci160ES is a flush-mount in-ceiling speaker with a 160 mm (6.5 in.) Uni-Q driver. Uni-Q places the tweeter at the centre of the mid/bass cone so both act as a single point source, which gives a wide 110° nominal coverage and keeps the sound consistent away from a single listening position.

It belongs to KEF's Ci-E architectural range. An Ultra-Thin Bezel keeps the visible rim to a minimum, and the bezel and grille can be painted to match the room's decor. The speaker is built to a weather-resistant standard, with a coated grille, moisture-resistant terminations and finish materials, and UV-protected plastics. It carries an IP64 rating.

The speaker mounts into a 194 x 194 mm cut-out with 85.2 mm of mounting depth. It is open-backed, with a recommended rear volume of 35 L (minimum 20 L). It works with amplifiers rated 10–100 W. Further installation details are available from the maker's Ci software download page.