KEF CI-Reference Series Architectural Speakers
Extreme Home Theatre
The KEF CI-Reference Series Architectural Speakers are a remarkable addition to any home audio system, offering a perfect blend of aesthetics and high-quality sound performance. Having had the pleasure of experiencing these speakers in my own home, I can confidently say that they are a fantastic choice for those seeking a discreet, yet powerful audio solution.
First and foremost, the build quality of the CI-Reference Series is outstanding. KEF has always been known for their craftsmanship, and these speakers are no exception. The slim, low-profile design allows them to seamlessly blend into any room without drawing unnecessary attention. This architectural integration aspect is truly impressive, as they can be flush-mounted into walls or ceilings for an elegant, unobtrusive appearance.
Sound quality is where the CI-Reference Series truly shines. The speakers deliver a crisp and clear audio experience across the entire frequency spectrum. The highs are detailed and nuanced, the midrange is warm and lifelike, and the bass is surprisingly deep and impactful for in-wall/ceiling speakers. Whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or gaming, these speakers provide an immersive and engaging soundstage that surpasses many traditional floor-standing speakers.
One standout feature of the CI-Reference Series is KEF’s Uni-Q driver technology. This concentric driver design places the tweeter in the center of the woofer, allowing for more accurate sound dispersion and better integration between different frequencies. This results in a wide and consistent listening area, ensuring that everyone in the room enjoys the same high-quality audio experience.
Installation can be a bit more involved compared to traditional bookshelf or floor-standing speakers, as you’ll need to cut holes in your walls or ceilings and wire them properly. However, KEF provides detailed instructions, and professional installation is highly recommended to ensure optimal sound performance.
In terms of price, the CI-Reference Series is in the upper mid-range, but the investment is well worth it for the audio quality and aesthetics they bring to your home. These speakers are an excellent choice for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles who demand high-fidelity sound without sacrificing their interior design.
In conclusion, the KEF CI-Reference Series Architectural Speakers offer an outstanding audio experience that seamlessly integrates into your home environment. With their impressive build quality, innovative technology, and exceptional sound performance, they are a top choice for those looking to elevate their home audio system while maintaining a clean and stylish interior. Whether you’re a music lover or a movie buff, these speakers are sure to impress and enhance your listening experience.
What does it mean to be THX® Certified?
For over 35 years, THX has set the standard for the audio fidelity of entertainment experiences. THX® Certification is a globally recognised assurance of uncompromising quality, consistency and performance. It blends art, technology, and the dynamics of real world listening environments to ensure products deliver the artist’s true vision.
Each THX® Certified product has gone through hundreds of performance and quality assurance tests, from output levels, frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, distortion and bass management to recreate high impact cinema sound and best-in-class audio fidelity. THX guarantees high performance and premium build quality.
THX® Certified Performance Classes
KEF Ci-Reference
Bringing KEF’s flagship loudspeaker, The Reference, the benchmark for highly accurate sound reproduction, to the highest specification home theatres, the Ci-Reference speakers provide the most immersive sound experience. Designed, engineered, handcrafted in Maidstone, UK
Ci5160REFM-THX
KEF’s first THX® Certified Dominus speaker
Ci3160REFM-THX
THX® Certified Ultra Speaker with MAT™
KEF Ci-R Series
Ci5160RL-THX
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
The Ci5160RL-THX is crafted with a massive aluminium baffle to eliminate vibration and is the perfect platform for the 160mm aluminium cone Uni-Q with tangerine waveguide, and four 160mm woofers. Capable of bi-wire and bi-amplifier connections the Ci5160RL-THX delivers on the performance promise of all KEF R Series speakers.
Ci3160RL-THX
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
Ci3160RLb-THX
THX in-wall subwoofer
For the ultimate in Extreme Home Theatre, THX Certified to the level of Ultra and Select, the formidable KEF Ci-R Series Ci3160RLb-THX in-wall subwoofer has the deep bass and theatre thumping output capabilities of a traditional KEF subwoofer coupled with the ability to deliver all the drama and emotional intensity of full theatre sound quality.
Ci200RR-THX
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
Ci200RS-THX
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
Ci250RRM-THX
KEF’s First Architectural Speaker with MAT™
Ci250RRb-THX
The Extreme Architectural Subwoofer
Ci160RR-THX
THX® Certified Ultra Architectural Speaker
KEF Ci-Q Series
Ci-Q Series takes cutting-edge acoustic technology from ranges including Ci-Reference and Ci-R series and delivers them to more people than ever before. Representing exceptional value, Ci-Q Series unlocks detail and depth in whatever you choose to listen to.
Ci4100QL-THX
Features KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver array
