Multimedia
Blogs
Forum
Affordable HD
Whitepapers
Newsletters
Events
Advertisers
Blogcast
MillimeterKEF Introduces Custom Installation Series In-Wall Loudspeaker
Aug 17, 2005 8:00 AM
As the flagship system of the KHT family (KEF Home Theater), the KHT9000ACE has received accolades from reviewers, audiophiles, and custom installers for its outstanding sonic performance. And now, KEF is proud to introduce the Ci Series 9000ACE UNI-Q in-wall loudspeaker as the latest product in its award-winning Ci Architectural Series of custom-install loudspeakers.
KEF’s new Ci9000ACE speaker envelopes the audience with unprecedented sound quality and sets new standards for high-fidelity performance for an in-wall speaker, thanks in large part to the revolutionary ACE (Acoustic Compliance Enhancement) technology and KEF’s own Uni-Q drivers, which create a widely dispersed sound pattern and lifelike soundstage. With the introduction of the Ci9000ACE, KEF gives home entertainment system installers the power to design a virtually invisible home theater that truly rivals the performance of freestanding speakers.
“Homeowners love in-wall speaker systems because they have virtually no impact on the surrounding décor, but by nature in-wall speakers are challenged at producing wide dispersion patterns and frequently lack bass impact,” says Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. “The Ci9000ACE overcomes these liabilities with the incorporation of our propriety ACE and Uni-Q technologies. This speaker creates the robust performance of a freestanding speaker without altering a home’s interior. It’s the perfect solution for someone who wants their audio system to deliver incredible sound without compromising interior design décor.”
The 6-1/2in. Uni-Q driver array brings out the full emotional depth and texture of vocals—whether sung, shouted, spoken, or whispered—achieving a distinct “vocal intelligibility” or crisp transparency to all dialogue. On either side, a matching pair of long-throw bass drivers with ultra-low distortion motors provide low-frequency response that’s as lucid as it is gutsy. And, thanks to KEF's Acoustic Compliance Enhancement (ACE), a level of bass extension that's only normally obtainable with much larger speakers.
The new Ci Series 9000ACE provides more range, more depth, and is more alive. Purpose-built for flush mounting into walls, the three-way Ci9000ACE combines 150W power handling and 88dB sensitivity. The Ci9000ACE features a 6-1/2in. polypropylene cone midrange unit with a coincident-mounted, twin neodymium magnet, 3/4in. aluminum dome, high-frequency unit, and two 6-1/2in. bass drivers in a sealed back-box. HF output can be increased through alternative terminal connection to compensate for grille coverings.
The Ci9000ACE comes complete with two grille options: a black-cloth-covered grille or a white overhanging grille. Also included is a customizable plain grille frame, which can be painted to match virtually any setting, perfect for consumers who wish to use a fabric or covering of their choice.
For more information on KEF's loudspeakers, visit www.kefamerica.com.
Continue the discussion on Crosstalk the Millimeter Forum.