KEF CI200RR-THX Review: Ranked #12 of 28

The KEF CI200RR-THX ranks #12 out of 28 total In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: KEF

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#12 KEF CI200RR-THX: $2,399.98 per pair Amazon $1,199.99 eBay

Pros: An in-ceiling speaker with an 8 inch woofer and coaxial tweeter, big enough to move real air in a family room. An 8” woofer paired with a 1.5” Uni-Q tweeter (crossing over at 2.2kHz) measures a genuine 82.5Hz at -3dB and roughly 30.5Hz at -10dB, respectable low-end reach for a mid-priced in-ceiling speaker. The 238mm cutout accepts a large enough driver to move real air in a family room or media room. At $1200 each, it costs about half of the flagship KEF Ci3160RLM-THX while carrying the same THX certification. Measured bass extension of 82.5Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Spinorama’s measurement of this model is a lower-confidence manufacturer curve rather than an independently verified Klippel scan, so treat the extension figures as directionally useful rather than as precise as the ASR-measured entries in this category. No Harman-style preference score has been published for it.

Is the KEF CI200RR-THX right for you?

Buy it if

• you have a modest amplifier (90 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).
• you can use EQ: our neutral preset raises its predicted score by about 2.1.

Skip it if

• you want the best value: the higher-rated Revel W553L costs about $1,310 less.

Released	Around 2019 (about 7 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	30.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	82.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data)
Certification	THX
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	11.4” x 11.4” x 5.2” (290 x 290 x 132.6 mm) (126.5mm mounting depth)
Drivers	8” woofer, 1.5” Uni-Q tweeter (2.2kHz crossover)
Enclosure	Open-backed, in-ceiling
Frequency Response	33Hz-28kHz +/-6dB (manufacturer, open-backed)
Impedance	4 ohms
Mounting Cutout	238mm (9.37 in)
Power Handling	10-190W recommended amplifier power
Sensitivity	90dB
Weight	7.9 lbs (3.6kg)

• Links
  • KEF CI200RR-THX Official Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Manufacturer Measurements (spinorama.org)

Frequency Response

How the KEF CI200RR-THX measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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