KEF Ci160TR 4.5" Super Slim Ceiling Speaker
KEF Ci160TR 4.5" Super Slim 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 Ci160TR is a super slim ceiling speaker designed for spaces where mounting depth is at a premium but sound quality can't be compromised. With under 36mm of depth required above the ceiling line, it's a great fit for apartments, period properties with shallow joists, or any renovation where retrofitting a conventional speaker simply isn't possible. Equally at home in kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, it works well for background music, multi-room audio and more serious home cinema surrounds.
Why we like it
- Remarkably slim sub-36mm mounting depth opens up installs in tight ceiling voids
- 115mm (4.5in) flat MF driver paired with KEF's Tangerine Waveguide for detailed, wide-dispersion sound
- Rigid aluminium baffle keeps distortion low and clarity high
- Fully paintable magnetic grille disappears into any ceiling colour
- IP64 rated for use in bathrooms, kitchens and covered outdoor areas
Installation notes
The Ci160TR requires a 196mm diameter cut-out and under 36mm of mounting depth, making it ideal for shallow ceiling voids and retrofit projects. The speaker has an overall diameter of 234.6mm, so ensure adequate ceiling space around the cut-out for the bezel and grille. For simple background music, pair with a compact streaming amplifier such as a WiiM Amp; for multi-room or app-controlled setups, a Sonos Amp is a strong match given the speaker's 8 Ohm impedance and 100W peak handling.
Specifications
| Power Handling | 100W (Peak) |
| Frequency Response | 115Hz - 20kHz (±6dB) |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Driver Configuration | 115mm (4.5in) Flat MF Driver, 25mm HF Driver |
| Overall Diameter | 234.6mm |
| Mounting Depth | Under 36mm |
| Cut-Out Dimensions | 196mm Diameter |
| IP Rating | IP64 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |