KEF Ci130.2CR 5.25" Round In-Ceiling Speaker
KEF Ci130.2CR 5.25" Round In-Ceiling Speaker
If the ceiling has a bedroom or other living space above it, or is part of an escape route, building regulations require each speaker to have a fire hood. Hoods also cut sound leaking into the room above.
Allow about 10m per speaker for a typical run back to the amplifier. Webro 16/2 LSZH (low smoke, zero halogen) is the right cable for runs in ceilings and walls.
The KEF Ci130.2CR is a compact 5.25" in-ceiling speaker designed for anyone wanting discreet, high-quality background or foreground audio in living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms or commercial spaces. Its weather-resistant build and IP64 rating mean it copes comfortably with steam and splashes, while the Uni-Q driver array delivers a genuinely wide, even listening sweet spot rather than a narrow beam of sound.
Why we like it
- Uni-Q driver array places the tweeter at the acoustic centre of the woofer for consistent coverage across the room
- Tangerine Waveguide improves high-frequency dispersion and protects the tweeter
- IP64 certified, so it's confidently suited to bathrooms, kitchens and other humid areas
- Ultra-Thin Bezel and paintable magnetic grille create a near-invisible, decorator-friendly finish
- Shallow 77.7mm mounting depth makes it easy to fit into restricted ceiling voids
Installation notes
With a 158mm cut-out and a mounting depth of just 77.7mm, the Ci130.2CR suits most standard ceiling constructions, including shallower voids where deeper speakers won't fit. As a passive 8 Ohm design rated at 10-80W, it pairs well with multi-room amplifiers such as the Sonos Amp or a WiiM Amp, giving flexible streaming control alongside reliable KEF sound quality.
Specifications
| Driver | 130mm (5.25in.) Uni-Q array with 16mm aluminium dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (±6dB) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.5kHz |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 - 80W |
| Overall Dimensions | 193.4mm diameter x 82.3mm depth |
| Cut-Out Diameter | 158mm |
| Mounting Depth | 77.7mm |
| Weight | 1.3kg |
| IP Rating | IP64 |