Features KEFs patented Uni-Q driver array
The standards of architectural speakers have been reset forever. We introduce the in-wall KEF Ci5160REF-THX - the newest addition to THE REFERENCE family, meeting KEFs standards for Extreme Theatre as well as THX Ultra Certification.
Ci5160REF-THX
The Ci5160REF-THX is engineered with a massive aluminium baffle to eliminate vibration and is the perfect platform for the 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array with 25mm (1 inch) vented aluminium dome tweeter and four 160mm woofers.
Uni-Q driver array
At the heart of the Ci5160REF-THX is the 11th generation of the KEFs signature innovation: the Uni-Q point source MF/HF driver array. With a 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter at the exact acoustic centre of a 125mm mid-range driver, both act as a single source that floods the listening space evenly with a flawless natural sound field.
Bass drivers
Like everything else about THE REFERENCE, the bespoke 160mm LF driver optimised for use in-wall, is a class apart. With a massive vented magnet assembly and a large aluminium wire voice coil driving an exceptionally light, stiff and strong alloy cone, the dynamics and power handling are superb.
Crossover
KEF engineers computer-modelled the ideal crossover networks before exhaustively auditioning every high-grade component to select those with the lowest distortion and the smoothest response. Perfectionism takes time, but the difference is clear. Nothing is overlooked the HF and LF crossovers are even mounted on separate boards to minimise crosstalk.
Specifications:
| Model | Ci5160REF-THX |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) | 90dB (2.83V/ 1m) |
| Frequency response (6dB) open-backed | 40Hz - 28kHz (6dB) open backed |
| Crossover frequency | 400Hz, 2.8kHz |
| Drive units LF MF HF | 4 x 160mm (6.5 in.) 160mm (6.5 in.) 25mm (1 in.) Uni-Q |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 40 - 500W |
| Product external dimensions (H x W x D) | 1070 x 230 x 105.7 mm (42.13 x 9.06 x 4.16 in.) |
| Cut-out dimensions (H x W) | 1052 x 209mm (41.42 x 8.23 in.) |
| Net Weight | 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) |
| Mounting depth from surface | 99mm (3.9 in.) |
