KEF Ci130.2CR In-Ceiling Speaker

KEF Ci130.2CR In-Ceiling Speaker with Uni-Q Driver Array

The KEF Ci130.2CR is a high performance shallow mount speaker designed for flush mount in-ceiling installations. It’s a coincident point source design featuring KEF’s proprietary Uni-Q® technology with a driver array that includes a 0.6” (16mm) high frequency aluminium dome tweeter mounted in the acoustic centre of the 5.25” (133mm) low frequency woofer. The tweeter features KEF’s Tangerine Waveguide engineered to enhance high frequency dispersion and when combined with the Uni-Q array, creates a speaker that delivers exceptionally smooth and consistent sound across a wide listening area. The KEF Ci130.2CR is constructed using weather resistant components and the Ultra-Thin Bezel and grille are treated with a UV protective coating making this speaker ideal for background, foreground, and announcement applications in indoor and outdoor venues such as hotel rooms and restaurants as well as for stereo and home theatre use in the home.

KEF “Sit Anywhere” Uni-Q® Technology

This proprietary driver array places the tweeter in the acoustic centre of the woofer delivering wide dispersion with consistent sound characteristics throughout the space. Because the high and low frequencies originate from the same point, acoustic lobing problems common to other speaker designs are virtually eliminated allowing fewer speakers to deliver smooth coverage across a wider listening area.

Tangerine Waveguide

In addition to protecting the driver, the Tangerine Waveguide further enhances dispersion allowing for 140 degrees of coverage

Weather Resistant

Manufactured using a proprietary plating and powder coating process, the KEF Ci130.2CR is UV protected and designed to withstand the harshest operating environments.

Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB)

To maintain a premium aesthetic appearance, the ABS bezel was carefully engineered to be as thin as possible while maintaining the necessary structural rigidity.

Magnetic Grille

For security and ease of installation the grille attaches by a powerful magnetic circuit and can be painted to match any décor.

Covered Crossover Circuit

The cover adds structural rigidity to the speaker assembly while protecting the electrical crossover components from potential damage.

Universal Cut-Out

All KEF 130mm round in-ceiling speakers utilise the same diameter opening for ease of installation and flexible component selection.

IP64 Certification

The speaker passed official IEC testing to ensure that splashing water would have no harmful effects on assembly components.

Our Review

The KEF Ci130.2CR is a wonderfully versatile in-ceiling speaker that manages to blend refined engineering with an easy going listening experience. Its Uni-Q® driver array, with the tweeter set right at the heart of the woofer, ensures sound feels open and natural no matter where you’re sitting, so you don’t need the “sweet spot” to enjoy music or dialogue at its best. The clever Tangerine Waveguide helps spread those crisp highs across a wide area, while the weather-resistant build and UV-protected grille make it just as comfortable outdoors as it is indoors. Add in the ultra-thin bezel for a sleek finish and a grille that snaps into place magnetically, and you’ve got a speaker that’s not only a pleasure to listen to but also a breeze to live with - equally at home in a cosy lounge, a bustling restaurant, or a full-blown home theatre setup.