KEF Ci5160RLM-THX In-Wall Speaker

£2,600.00

The KEF Ci5160RLM-THX is a premier choice for those seeking high-fidelity in-wall speakers with the capability to deliver reference-quality sound. Its THX Ultra certification, combined with KEF's renowned Uni-Q driver array and robust bass drivers, ensures exceptional clarity, precision, and depth. Ideal for high-end home theaters and audiophile installations, the Ci5160RLM-THX offers an unparalleled listening experience, blending seamlessly into any interior while providing powerful and immersive sound.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response: 40Hz – 28kHz
Impedance: 4 ohms (nominal)
Sensitivity: 89dB (2.83V/1m)
Power Handling: 50 - 350W
Drivers: 4 x 160mm woofers, 1 x 160mm mid range driver and 1 x 25mm aluminum-dome tweeter
Dimensions: 1070mm x 230mm
Cut-Out Dimensions: 1052mm x 209mm
Mounting Depth: 99mm

Ideal Applications

High-End Home Theaters: The Ci5160RLM-THX is perfect for dedicated home theater rooms where top-notch sound quality is paramount.

Large Rooms: Its high power handling and sensitivity make it suitable for large rooms where it can deliver impactful sound throughout the space.

Discreet Audio Installations: Ideal for setups where visual impact needs to be minimised while maintaining high audio fidelity.

THX Ultra Certification

High-Performance Standards: The THX Ultra certification guarantees that the Ci5160RLM-THX can deliver professional-grade sound quality, suitable for rooms up to 3,000 cubic feet with a viewing distance of 12 feet or more. This certification ensures minimal distortion and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for high-end home theaters.

Uni-Q Driver Array

Advanced Driver Technology: Central to KEF’s design philosophy, the Uni-Q driver array in the Ci5160RLM-THX places a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter at the acoustic center of a 6.5-inch midrange driver. This configuration allows for a single point source of sound, ensuring uniform sound dispersion and a wide listening area.

Wide Dispersion: The Uni-Q array delivers even sound throughout the room, reducing the issues related to off-axis listening positions and providing a more immersive audio experience.

Driver Configuration

Four 6.5-Inch Bass Drivers: The Ci5160RLM-THX features four robust 6.5-inch bass drivers, engineered to provide deep, controlled bass response with low distortion. These drivers are designed to handle the demands of dynamic movie soundtracks and complex musical pieces.

High-Frequency Precision: The tweeter’s detailed design ensures crisp and clear high-frequency reproduction, enhancing the overall clarity and detail of the audio.

Audio Performance

Frequency Response: The speaker covers a wide frequency range, typically from 40 Hz to 28 kHz, allowing it to reproduce both the deep bass and the fine details of high frequencies.

Power Handling: With a high power handling capacity, the Ci5160RLM-THX can produce substantial volume without distortion, making it suitable for large rooms and powerful home theater systems.

Sensitivity and Impedance: High sensitivity allows the speaker to produce ample sound levels with less power input, while its nominal impedance of 4 ohms ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers.

Build Quality and Design

Premium Construction: The Ci5160RLM-THX is built with high-quality materials, including a solid enclosure that minimises unwanted vibrations and resonances. This ensures cleaner sound output and durability.

In-Wall Mounting: Designed for flush mounting, the speaker integrates seamlessly into walls, offering a discreet appearance that does not compromise on sound quality.

Magnetic Grille: The included magnetic grille can be painted to match any décor, further enhancing the speaker’s ability to blend into the surrounding environment.

Installation and Integration

Custom Installation Flexibility: The Ci5160RLM-THX is designed to integrate easily with other KEF speakers in a multi-channel setup, providing consistent sound quality across the system. It is ideal for use as a main left, right, or center speaker in a home theater configuration.

KEF offers a range of speakers designed to deliver high-quality sound while seamlessly integrating into various environments. These speakers are part of KEF's Ci (Custom Install) series and are known for their innovative Uni-Q driver array technology, which places the tweeter in the center of the midrange cone. This design allows for a more even dispersion of sound throughout a room, making KEF speakers ideal for home theater systems and multi-room audio setups.