KEF Ci160.2CR In-Ceiling Speaker

KEF Ci160.2CR In-Ceiling Speaker with Uni-Q Driver Array

The KEF Ci160.2CR 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” (16 mm) high frequency aluminium dome tweeter mounted in the acoustic centre of the 6.5” (165 mm) 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 Ci160.2CR 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 120 degrees of coverage

Weather Resistant

Manufactured using a proprietary plating and powder coating process, the KEF Ci160.2CR 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 160mm 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 Ci160.2CR is one of those in-ceiling speakers that manages to feel both discreet and seriously capable at the same time. Thanks to KEF’s clever Uni-Q® driver array, with its tweeter sitting right at the centre of the woofer, you get beautifully even sound spread across the room - so whether you’re front and centre or tucked away in the corner, the music still feels smooth and balanced. The addition of KEF’s Tangerine Waveguide only adds to that wide, natural dispersion, making it perfect for everything from relaxed background listening to a more immersive home theatre setup. Built tough with weather-resistant components, a UV-protected ultra-thin bezel, and an IP64 rating, it’s just as comfortable in a breezy outdoor space as it is in a stylish living room. Easy to install, sleek in appearance, and superb in performance, the Ci160.2CR is a versatile all-rounder that blends great sound with a touch of understated elegance.