Klipsch DS-160-C Sky Hook

In-ceiling speaker: DS-160C

The Klipsch DS-160-C Sky Hook is a two-way in-ceiling speaker that delivers Klipsch’s signature sound with dynamic and clear output. It features a 16.5cm polypropylene woofer and a 25mm silk dome tweeter coupled with a round Tractrix horn, providing a rich and immersive audio experience.

The Klipsch heritage

The DS-160-C Sky Hook continues Klipsch’s legacy, a brand renowned for its horn-loaded technology. This technology, used in the DS-160-C, ensures efficient and direct sound, enhancing the listening experience.

Performance and specifications

The Klipsch DS-160-C Sky Hook offers a frequency range of 77 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3dB, ensuring accurate reproduction of bass, midrange, and treble. Its sensitivity of 91 dB at 2.83V / 1m and 100° coverage angle guarantee optimal sound dispersion throughout the room. The speaker can handle 50W RMS / 200W RMS power, making it compatible with a wide variety of amplifiers and receivers.

Design and installation

The Klipsch DS-160-C Sky Hook speaker is designed to be recessed into the ceiling, allowing for discreet and elegant integration into any interior. It features the patented Sky Hook tool-free installation system, which reduces installation time by 75%. The speaker comes with a flat, paintable magnetic grille for a customizable finish that blends seamlessly with your interior decor.

Product highlights

• High-quality sound with a polypropylene woofer and silk dome tweeter
• Wide frequency range of 77 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3 dB
• Patented Sky Hook tool-free installation system for easy installation
• Borderless magnetic grille that can be painted to match the room’s decor
• Part of the Klipsch heritage, known for its horn-loaded technology

Technical Specifications

Speakers

• Tweeter: 25 mm silk dome coupled with a round Tractrix horn
  • Coverage angle: 100°
• Woofer: 16.51 cm polypropylene cone

Performance

• Power: 50 W RMS, 200 W peak
• Frequency response (± 3 dB): 77 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 91 dB at 2.83 V / 1 m
• Impedance: 8 Ω

Construction

• Enclosure type: ABS, infinite baffle
• Finish: black baffle and frame, grille paintable in white
• Mounting system: Sky Hook Cinch by Swarm (patented)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 23.3 × 23.3 × 10.4 cm
• Mounting depth: 10.1 cm
• Cutout dimensions: 20.3 cm
• Weight: 3.18 kg

Accessories

• Included: flat magnetic grille, paintable
• Options (sold separately):
  • Installation kit: IK-650-C II
  • Fire-rated back box: ME-650-C