Klipsch Designer Series DS-160CDT In-Ceiling Speaker (Each)
Architectural in-ceiling loudspeaker • 6.5" Polypropylene woofer • 1" Silk Dome tweeter with Controlled Dispersion Technology® • SkyHook® toolless installation system • magnetic bezel-free grille
The Klipsch Designer Series DS-160CDT In-Ceiling Speaker (Each) brings high-performance audio and seamless architectural integration to custom home theater and multi-room audio installations. Featuring a 6.5-inch polypropylene woofer paired with a 1-inch silk dome tweeter equipped with Klipsch’s Controlled Dispersion Technology® (CDT), this versatile speaker allows installer-directed high-frequency placement while the patent-pending SkyHook® Cinch by Swarm installation system dramatically reduces installation time.
Key Features & Innovations
Controlled Dispersion Technology® (CDT) — the Klipsch Designer Series DS-160CDT In-Ceiling Speaker (Each) features a swiveling tweeter and woofer arrangement that aims sound directly toward the primary listening zone.
Patent-pending SkyHook® toolless installation system — automatically engages the securing dogs when inserted into the ceiling cut-out, cutting installation time by up to 75% without screwdrivers.
1-inch Silk Dome Tweeter on Tractrix® Horn — delivers crisp, articulate high frequencies with wide dispersion and minimal distortion for natural vocal and instrument reproduction.
6.5-inch Polypropylene Woofer — lightweight yet rigid cone material generates warm, extended mid-bass response ideal for background music or active home cinema setups.
Magnetic paintable bezel-free grille — magnetic steel grille covers the frame completely, sitting flush against dry-wall surfaces and taking paint effortlessly to match room decor.
FAQ — DS-160CDT
Is this speaker sold individually or as a pair?
This product listing is for a single (each) Klipsch Designer Series DS-160CDT In-Ceiling Speaker (Each). Please order the required quantity for your multi-room or Dolby Atmos channel layout.
What does the "CDT" designation mean?
CDT stands for Controlled Dispersion Technology, which allows the tweeter and woofer to swivel up to 15 degrees in any direction to aim sound directly at your seating area.
How does the SkyHook installation mechanism work?
SkyHook is a toolless mounting system where dog-legs spring out and cinch down automatically when pushed into the ceiling cut-out, securing the speaker tightly without over-torquing screws.
Can this speaker be used for Dolby Atmos height channels?
Yes. Thanks to its swiveling CDT design, it excels as an overhead elevation channel in Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D home theater environments.
Why Buy From Us
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