KEF Ci200RS-THX 8" Square THX Ultra In-Ceiling Speaker
These are passive speakers, so they need an amplifier to power them (4Ω, 10–190W recommended). Either of these will drive a pair and stream music from your phone.
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 Ci200RS-THX is the square-grille version of KEF's Ci200RR-THX: the same 8in Uni-Q driver, THX Ultra certification and cinema-grade output, in a square format for rooms where square grilles suit the ceiling or wall better. It is built for large home cinema rooms, Dolby Atmos height channels and serious multi-room systems.
Why we like it
- KEF's Uni-Q driver array places the 38mm tweeter at the acoustic centre of the 8in woofer for wide, even sound from almost any seat
- Massive magnet and Z-flex surround for high output with low distortion
- THX Certified Ultra for large-room home cinema use
- IP64 rated, so suitable for bathrooms and kitchens
- Paintable grille and bezel blend neatly into the ceiling or wall
Installation notes
The Ci200RS-THX needs a 240 x 240mm square cut-out and a mounting depth of 127mm from the surface. An optional RIF200S rough-in frame is available for new-build installs. With 10-190W recommended power and a 4 ohm load, it pairs best with an AV receiver or a capable multi-channel amplifier.
Specifications
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Frequency Response | 33Hz - 28kHz (±6dB), open-backed |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.2kHz |
| Drive Units | LF: 200mm (8in) Uni-Q; HF: 38mm (1.5in) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 - 190W |
| External Dimensions (H x W x D) | 273 x 273 x 132.6mm |
| Cut-out Dimensions | 240 x 240mm |
| Mounting Depth from Surface | 127mm |
| Net Weight | 3.6kg |
| IP Rating | IP64 |
| Certification | THX Certified Ultra |


