KEF Ci160QR Round In-Ceiling Speaker

🧾 Overview

The KEF Ci160QR is a premium round in-ceiling speaker built around KEF’s Uni-Q point-source driver array for wide, even room coverage. It’s designed for discreet flush-mount installations in living spaces, multi-room audio, and home cinema, delivering a clean look thanks to the Ultra Thin Bezel and a paintable magnetic grille.

✅ Key Features

✅ KEF Uni-Q driver array for wide “sit-anywhere” dispersion and consistent tonality
✅ Ultra Thin Bezel (UTB™) design for near-invisible ceiling integration
✅ 160 mm (6.5") LF driver + 19 mm aluminium dome tweeter with Tangerine Waveguide
✅ Open-backed design for natural, room-filling sound in distributed audio setups
✅ IP64-rated construction for humidity-prone areas (e.g., bathrooms, covered outdoor zones)
✅ Magnetic, paintable grille for a seamless match with any interior finish
✅ Gold-plated spring-loaded binding posts for fast, reliable speaker cable connection
✅ Optional accessories available: rough-in frame and rear enclosure for controlled installs

📦 What’s in the Box

📦 KEF Ci160QR in-ceiling speaker
🧲 Magnetic paintable grille
🛡️ Paint shield (for spraying/painting without hitting the cone/tweeter)
📐 Cutout template (for accurate ceiling marking)
📖 Installation documentation

🔄 Compatibility

Compatible with any stereo amplifier, AV receiver, multi-channel power amp, or distributed-audio amplifier that can drive an 8 Ω passive speaker load. Ideal for whole-home audio zones, stereo ceiling pairs, and overhead channels in home cinema layouts (including Dolby Atmos configurations) where wide dispersion and clean aesthetics matter.

📦✈️ Shipping & Returns

📦 Insured worldwide delivery
🔄 14-day return policy
🛡️ 2-year EU warranty

📝 Reviews

“KEF's wide range of speakers available in the Ci Series are a great choice for solid sound… very unobtrusive, with very thin bezels.”
— Audioholics (KEF Ci Series In-Ceiling Speakers Review)

“Big full room filling sound that carries the detail and nuance of the music played through them… over the moon with my purchase.”
— Customer Review (KEF UK, Ci160QR)

“Bought some kef ceiling speakers… speakers are great.”
— Mark F. (Ceiling-Speakers.co.uk customer review)

⚠️ Warning

⚠️ Warning: Installing these might trigger “just one more zone” syndrome—suddenly you’ll be pricing multi-room amps, arguing about ceiling symmetry, and claiming it’s all for “proper dispersion.” You have been warned.