Helos 22 vs KEF Ci160CRds
The Ci160CRds's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Helos 22's 89 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and woofer (6.5").
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The MartinLogan Helos 22 is a compact, high-resolution in-ceiling speaker designed to deliver stereo sound from a single unit, ideal for small rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, offices, and entryways. It features dual 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) neodymium soft-dome tweeters on a pivoting stem for aiming, a 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) cast basket aluminum cone woofer with dual voice coil and extended throw drive assembly with thermal protection, and a proprietary hand-built Vojtko crossover topology using air-core coils and polyester capacitors for low distortion and seamless integration. It supports both stereo (8 Ohms per channel) and mono bridging (4 Ohms) modes with wide dispersion, suitable for distributed audio or home theater surrounds. Installer-friendly with robust constant-control mounting locks, full-size template, ultra-low profile paintable micro-perforated magnetic grilles with no visible bezel. Currently manufactured with 5-year warranty upon registration.
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The Ci160CRds's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Helos 22's 89 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and woofer (6.5").
The IC6-HT matches the Helos 22 on sensitivity (89 dB), impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and woofer (6.5").
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The IC6 matches the Helos 22 on sensitivity (89 dB), impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and woofer (6.5").
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