What we know about the measurement:

KEF Ci3160RL-THX is a passive inwall that cost around 1400 USD each.

  • Quality of the measurement data is high.
  • Origin of the data is ErinsAudioCorner.
  • Format of the data is generated by a Klippel NFS .
  • -3dB (resp. -6db) point v.s. reference is at 51.3Hz (resp. 41.0Hz).
  • Reference level is normalised to 0.0dB computed over the frequency range [300.0Hz, 5000.0Hz].
  • Frequency deviation is 2.4dB over the same frequency range.
  • Tonality (Preference) Score
    • Note: The tonality (Preference) score does not make sense for inwall speakers. Don't give too much credits to the value.
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 5.19 and would be 7.44 with a perfect subwoofer.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.409, LW 0.327, SP 0.35, PIR 0.321; SM: SP0.889, PIR0.751; LFQ 2.994, LFX 48Hz
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 6.37 with an EQ and would be 8.44 with a perfect subwoofer and the same EQ.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.297, LW 0.222, SP 0.272, PIR 0.22; SM: SP0.933, PIR0.932; LFQ 2.935, LFX 43Hz
  • Link to Original review.
KEF Ci3160RL-THX
AutomaticEQ (IIR)
Set preamp gain to: -2.7dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 30.0 1.19 3.0
PK 88.0 1.32 -3.55
PK 190.0 2.9 0.84
PK 470.0 2.92 1.53
PK 1700.0 2.25 -1.45
PK 6361.0 0.44 -0.84
PK 12301.0 1.44 -2.1
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This EQ optimise the Harman score and is a good start for far field listening like in your living room.
KEF Ci3160RL-THX
Graphic EQ 15 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.3dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 25.0 2.14 0.25
PK 40.0 2.14 0.25
PK 63.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 100.0 2.14 -0.75
PK 160.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 250.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 400.0 2.14 0.0
PK 630.0 2.14 0.0
PK 1000.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 1600.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 2500.0 2.14 0.0
PK 4000.0 2.14 0.0
PK 6300.0 2.14 0.0
PK 10000.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 16000.0 2.14 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 15 bands graphical EQ.
KEF Ci3160RL-THX
Graphic EQ 31 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.3dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 20.0 4.32 0.0
PK 25.0 4.32 0.25
PK 31.0 4.32 0.25
PK 40.0 4.32 0.25
PK 50.0 4.32 0.25
PK 63.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 80.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 100.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 125.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 160.0 4.32 0.0
PK 200.0 4.32 0.0
PK 250.0 4.32 0.0
PK 315.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 400.0 4.32 0.0
PK 500.0 4.32 0.25
PK 630.0 4.32 0.0
PK 800.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1250.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1600.0 4.32 0.0
PK 2000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 2500.0 4.32 0.0
PK 3150.0 4.32 0.0
PK 4000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 5000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 6300.0 4.32 0.25
PK 8000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 10000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 12000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 16000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 20000.0 4.32 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 31 bands graphical EQ.
Improvement made by adding the above EQ
EQ
AutoEQ
Target v.s. EQ
Target v.s. EQ
Histogram of errors
On Axis (fullrange)
Listening Window (fullrange)
Predicted In-Room Response (fullrange)
KEF Ci3160RL-THX: comparison between EQs
AutomaticEQ
Target v.s. EQ
Comparison betweens various EQs
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