Kef Adds Two Thx Certified In-wall Speakers To Its Ci-r Series

Architectural (in-wall/in-ceiling) loudspeakers had been already becoming more popular ahead of the pandemic, however all of that modified when tens of thousands and thousands of households had been compelled to paintings and be informed from house. With film theaters, stadiums, and reside tune venues shuttered for over a in some portions of North The usa, customers began to reconsider their long-term house leisure objectives and a part of that incorporated an important surge in call for for a lot of these loudspeakers.

The CI loudspeaker class has transform a key center of attention for high-end manufacturers like Track Audio, MartinLogan, Focal, Dynaudio, DALI and KEF.

Why? It’s an more uncomplicated promote since you don’t have to peer them and that incorporates cables and continuously parts which might be put in in racks.

Outside and marine loudspeakers have additionally transform a focal point for manufacturers like Focal and KEF as wealthier customers have a tendency to spend money on multi-room methods and boats.

For the ones with in reality deep wallet, KEF’s Excessive Ci-Reference Collection is designed to ship the most productive conceivable sound high quality and set up enjoy for customers on the lookout for a high-end in-wall answer.

KEF’s Excessive House Theater Class provides up 3 speaker collection, the Ci-Reference, Ci-Q, and Ci-R.

KEF Ci-R Collection

On this article, we speak about the newly introduced fashions within the Ci-R collection; the Ci5160RLM-THX and Ci3160RLM-THX.

KEF Ci3160RLM-THX In-wall Speaker
KEF Ci3160RLM-THX

The Ci-R Collection builds at the acoustic functions derived from KEF’s flagship Reference bookshelf and floorstanding audio system, blended with further technological inventions evolved for in-wall and in-ceiling use.

KEF Ci5160RLM-THX In-wall Speaker
KEF Ci5160RLM-THX

THX Certification

Simply as with every audio system within the KEF’s Excessive House Theater class, the Ci5160RLM and Ci3160RLM are THX Qualified, on this case with Extremely certification. THX Extremely Certification implies that the speaker is optimized for rooms as much as 3,000 cubic ft and a 12-foot viewing distance from the display screen. 

THX Certified Performance Classes
THX Certification Process

3 further issues that THX assessments for when comparing audio system come with:

  • Axial Frequency Reaction – That is the power to breed audio correctly. THX confirms the axial frequency reaction is balanced and flat.
  • Output vs Distortion:– This assessments whether or not the speaker can produce the excessive quantity important to succeed in the THX Reference Stage with out growing audible distortion or artifacts.
  • Vertical and Horizontal Dispersion: – THX assessments off-axis reaction to ensure it’s clean without a audible comb filtering, making each seat within the room the candy spot.

Ci5160RLM-THX and Ci3160RLM-THX Core Options

Metamaterial Absorption Era (MAT): This eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for natural, herbal sound.

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twelfth era Uni-Q (with MAT) motive force array: This helps exact acoustic accuracy.

Aluminum Bass Drivers: 4 (Ci5160RLM-THX) or Two (Ci3160RLM-THX)  hybrid aluminum bass drivers for tight, deep, managed bass

Discreet Design: This gives simple mixing into the room

End: To be had in Aluminium Silver

Paintable Magnetic Steel Grille: This gives further set up flexibility for any internal. Not obligatory black fabric grille additionally to be had

KEF Ci15160RLM and
Ci13160RLM THX In-wall Speakers

Comparability

Ci5160RLM-THXCi3160RLM-THX
MSRP (every)$2,999.99$1,999.99
CollectionCi-R Ci-R 
THX CertificationExtremelyExtremely
Speaker Configuration 3-way3-way
Nominal Impedance4 ohms4 ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)89dB89dB
Frequency Reaction (±6dB) open-backed40Hz to 28kHz43Hz – 28kHz
Frequency Vary (-10dB)32Hz – 45kHz33Hz – 45kHz
Nominal Protection (levels)150°150°
Max SPL (dB)110dB110dB
Crossover Frequency640Hz, 2.6kHz640Hz, 2.6kHz
Low-Frequency Motive force4 x 160mm (6.5in.)2 x 160mm (6.5in.)
Mid-Frequency Motive force (Uni-Q)1 x 160mm (6.5in.) 1 x 160mm (6.5in.) 
Top-Frequency Motive force (vented aluminum dome with MAT)1 x 25mm (1in.) 1 x 25mm (1in.) 
Really helpful Amplifier Energy50 – 350W50 – 350W
Really helpful Top-Cross clear out35 – 80Hz35 – 80Hz
Exterior Dimensions (HWD)1070 x 230 x 105.7 mm (42.13 x 9.06 x 4.16 in.)680 x 230 x 105.7mm(26.77 x 9.06 x 4.16in.)
Minimize-Out Dimensions (HW)1052 x 209 mm (41.42 x 8.23 in.)660 x 209mm (25.98 x 8.23in.)
Web Weight18.7 kg (41.1 lbs.)12 kg (26.4 lbs.)
Mounting Intensity From Floor99mm (3.9in.)99mm (3.9in.)
Not obligatory Tough-in-BodyRIF5160LRIF3160L
Excellent Rear Quantity (Liters)90L60L
Minimal Rear Quantity (Liters)40L30L
Wall Thickness (Most)40mm (1.58in.)40mm (1.58in.)
Wall Thickness (Minimal)6mm (0.24in.)6mm (0.24in.)

Pricing and Availability

To be had now via KEF Approved Sellers on the following costs:

  • KEF Ci5160RLM-THX are priced at $2,999.99 every
  • KEF Ci3160RLM-THX are priced at $1,999.99 every
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