KEF E Series ceiling speakers offer superb audio quality whilst maintaining a cost-effective solution into ceiling speakers. The award-winning series showcases KEF’s high standards of design and performance. The architectural elements of the speakers allow for seamless integration into any space.
All speakers in the range are manufactured to weather-resistant construction standards. For example, the grilles are coated via a proprietary process and the speakers include moisture-resistant terminations and finish materials, the plastics are UV protected, allowing you to safely use these speakers in applications such as bathroom and kitchen.
KEF E Series – Ci130ER
The Ci130ER is the first model in the series delivering amazing quality at an affordable price. The Ci130ER features a UTB Ultra Thin Bezel to give a smart and streamlined look at all times. Delivering the superb audio is a two-way audio system featuring a 130mm Uni-Q driver array to cover low and mid frequencies and a 16mm Aluminium dome tweeter for precise and detailed high frequencies.
KEF E Series – Ci160ER
Next in line is the Ci160ER. This model features an ultra-low mounting depth of just 36mm making it easy to install in even the most challenging spaces where most ordinary ceiling speakers fail. The speaker also uses an ultra-low profile LF unit with an excellent bass extension which allows for a good compromise between low mounting depth and extended bass response. The low-frequency driver is 115mm (4.5″) and features dual layers along with a 25mm aluminium high-frequency driver. The front of the unit has a paintable Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) and magnetic grille allowing it to blend unobtrusively with décor.
KEF E Series – Ci200ER
The Ci200ER ceiling speaker is fitted with KEFs own Uni-Q driver allowing sound to be more evenly dispersed in larger spaces. In addition to this, like the Ci160, the mounting depth is low at 97.3mm. The Ci200ER also has an asymmetrical tweeter island which gives a superb wide off-axis response for a wider listening area. The Ci200ER has a large 200mm low-frequency driver installed and a medium-size high-frequency dome tweeter of 16mm. The recommended amplifier power for this model is between 10 and 125w.
KEF E Series – Ci160ES
Finally, we have the Ci160ES, this speaker features a 160mm low-frequency driver for smooth warm bass notes, this works alongside a 16mm dome tweeter to give a rounded and full sound from above. Again the generous mounting depth of 85.2mm allows for enough space to develop decent bass noted within the driver whilst compromising on space for an easy installation. The coverage of the Ci160 is superb at 110 degrees allowing for a wide dispersion of sound around your chosen install location.
KEF E Series Summary
This range allows for superb sound quality at all times whilst being respectful of the surroundings. The speakers themselves can be painted to blend in. In addition, a careful balance between install depth and driver size has been established allowing for superb sound quality and easy install methods for low depth ceilings.
If you have a really shallow install depth to your ceiling, the Ci160ER is for you with the ultra-low mounting depth of just 36mm. The Ci200ER features the largest driver size so this model is ideal if you are looking to cover a larger space or want to playback at higher volumes.