Paradigm CI Elite E3 LCR V2

£2,550.00
The Paradigm CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is a premier choice for anyone seeking the highest quality in-wall speaker for their home audio or theater setup. Its combination of advanced materials, innovative design, and meticulous engineering ensures that it delivers exceptional sound quality in a discreet, space-saving form factor. Whether used in a dedicated home theater, a multi-room audio system, or a high-end stereo setup, the CI Elite E3-LCR V2 offers the performance and reliability that Paradigm is known for. With features like the AL-MAC™ tweeter, AL-MAG™ midbass drivers, and ART™ surround, this speaker is built to satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is a part of Paradigm's CI (Custom Install) Elite series, which is renowned for its high performance and precise sound reproduction. Designed for both left, center, and right (LCR) channels, this in-wall speaker is engineered to provide the clarity and detail required for immersive home theater experiences. The V2 version of this speaker includes enhancements over previous models, making it a superior choice for anyone seeking top-tier audio in a seamless, space-saving design.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response: The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 offers a wide frequency response, ensuring full-range sound reproduction.

Sensitivity:
High sensitivity ensures that the speaker can deliver powerful sound even with moderate amplification.

Power Handling:
Designed to handle high power inputs, the speaker is suitable for demanding audio setups.

Impedance:
The speaker’s impedance is optimised for compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.


Applications

The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is versatile and can be used in various configurations:

Home Theater: Ideal as part of a high-performance home theater system, the speaker can be used for front, center, or surround channels, delivering immersive sound with precise imaging.

Stereo Setup: When used in a stereo configuration, the speaker provides detailed, dynamic sound for music listening.

Multi-Room Audio: The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 can also be integrated into multi-room audio systems, providing consistent sound quality throughout the home.
AL-MAC™ Tweeter

At the heart of the CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is Paradigm’s proprietary AL-MAC™ (Aluminum-Magnesium-Ceramic) tweeter. This 1-inch tweeter combines the best qualities of aluminum, magnesium, and ceramic materials to deliver high-frequency sound with minimal distortion. The AL-MAC™ tweeter offers an extended frequency response, ensuring that even the most subtle audio details are rendered with precision. This technology is critical for reproducing the crisp, clear highs that are essential for dialogue clarity and high-frequency effects in movies and music.

AL-MAG™ Mid/Bass Drivers

The speaker is equipped with two 5.5-inch AL-MAG™ (Aluminum-Magnesium) mid/bass drivers. These drivers are designed to deliver powerful, controlled bass and clear midrange frequencies. The combination of aluminum and magnesium in the cone material provides a unique blend of stiffness and lightness, which reduces distortion and improves overall sound accuracy. The AL-MAG™ drivers are ideal for handling the complex demands of modern movie soundtracks and high-resolution music, offering deep bass without compromising on detail in the midrange.

Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround

One of the standout features of the CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is its patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surround. This design innovation allows the speaker's cone to move more freely, resulting in greater excursion and higher output without distortion. The ART™ surround increases the durability of the speaker and enhances its performance, particularly in the bass frequencies. This means the speaker can deliver louder, cleaner bass than conventional designs, making it an excellent choice for dynamic movie soundtracks and music genres that demand deep bass.

Integrated Back Box

The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 includes an integrated acoustic back box, which is crucial for maintaining consistent sound quality regardless of the installation environment. The back box ensures that the speaker’s performance is not affected by the wall cavity in which it is installed, providing controlled bass response and minimising sound bleed into adjacent rooms. This feature is particularly valuable in custom installations, where wall construction and room acoustics can vary widely.
Advanced Crossover Design

Paradigm has implemented an advanced crossover design in the CI Elite E3-LCR V2, ensuring seamless integration between the tweeter and mid/bass drivers. The crossover is meticulously tuned to optimise the frequency response of each driver, resulting in a balanced and cohesive sound across the entire audio spectrum. This precise crossover design contributes to the speaker’s ability to deliver clear, detailed sound with accurate imaging, essential for creating a realistic soundstage in home theater setups.

FEA-Optimised Aluminum Baskets

The speaker’s drivers are housed in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) optimised aluminum baskets, which provide rigidity and reduce unwanted vibrations. The use of aluminum in the basket construction minimises resonance, ensuring that the drivers can perform at their best without coloration from the housing. This leads to a cleaner, more accurate sound, with tight bass and detailed midrange frequencies.

Installation and Aesthetic Considerations

The CI Elite E3-LCR V2 is designed for easy installation and can be integrated into a wide range of home environments. The speaker's in-wall design allows it to blend seamlessly into the room, providing high-end audio without taking up floor space. Paradigm has also made sure that the speaker’s appearance is as refined as its performance, with a low-profile grille that can be painted to match the wall color, ensuring a discreet installation that doesn’t detract from the room’s décor.

The Paradigm CI Elite series

The Paradigm CI Elite series represents the pinnacle of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, engineered for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance. These speakers feature advanced technologies like X-PAL™ pure-aluminum tweeters with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) lens, Co-PAL™ midrange drivers and Carbon-X unibody bass cones, delivering detailed, dynamic sound.

With features like an integrated back box and patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround, the CI Elite series ensures precise, immersive audio while seamlessly blending into any space. Ideal for high-performance home theater systems.
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