Paradigm CI Elite E5 LCR V2

£3,420.00
The Paradigm CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is a premier in-wall speaker that combines advanced materials, innovative technology, and meticulous engineering to deliver exceptional sound quality in a discreet, space-saving design. Whether used in a dedicated home theater, a multi-room audio system, or a high-end stereo setup, the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 offers the performance and reliability that Paradigm is known for. With features like the X-PAL™ tweeter, Co-PAL™ midrange drivers, Carbon-X bass cones, and ART™ surround, this speaker is built to satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
The Paradigm CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is a high-performance in-wall speaker, part of Paradigm’s Custom Install (CI) Elite series. This model is intended for use as a left, center, or right (LCR) speaker in a home theater setup, delivering outstanding sound quality across all channels. The speaker’s design ensures that it can reproduce the full range of audio frequencies with precision, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response: The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 offers a wide frequency response, ensuring full-range sound reproduction with exceptional detail and accuracy.

Sensitivity: High sensitivity ensures that the speaker can deliver powerful sound even with moderate amplification, making it suitable for use with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.

Power Handling: The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is designed to handle high power inputs, making it capable of delivering dynamic sound for both music and movies.

Impedance: The speaker’s impedance is optimised for compatibility with a variety of amplifiers and home theater receivers, ensuring reliable performance in different setups.


Applications

The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is a versatile speaker that can be used in a variety of home audio applications:

Home Theater: Ideal for use 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 CI Elite E5-LCR V2 provides detailed, dynamic sound for music listening.

Multi-Room Audio: The speaker can also be integrated into multi-room audio systems, providing consistent sound quality throughout the home.
X-PAL™ Pure-Aluminum Tweeter with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens

At the heart of the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is the advanced X-PAL™ Pure-Aluminum Tweeter, which is known for its exceptional high-frequency performance. The tweeter is coupled with Paradigm’s patented Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens, a unique design that helps to align the output of the tweeter for more accurate sound dispersion. The PPA™ Lens also serves as a protective barrier for the delicate tweeter dome while improving phase coherence, which results in smoother, more detailed highs and improved imaging.

Co-PAL™ Cobalt-Infused Anodised Aluminum Midrange Drivers

The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 features two Co-PAL™ midrange drivers, made from cobalt-infused anodised aluminum. These 5.5-inch drivers are engineered for optimal stiffness and low mass, allowing for precise midrange reproduction. The cobalt infusion enhances the strength of the aluminum cone, reducing distortion and enabling the drivers to handle higher power levels without compromising sound quality. This makes the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 particularly adept at delivering clear, accurate dialogue and vocals, as well as handling complex musical passages with ease.

Carbon-X Unibody Bass Cones

To complement the high-performance tweeter and midrange drivers, the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is equipped with dual 7.5-inch Carbon-X bass cones. These cones are made from a single piece of carbon-infused material, offering a combination of lightness and rigidity that is ideal for producing deep, controlled bass. The unibody design helps to minimise flexing and deformation, ensuring that the bass remains tight and accurate even at high volumes. This feature is crucial for delivering the impact and dynamics required in home theater applications.

Advanced Crossover Network

The crossover network in the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is a key component that ensures seamless integration between the tweeter, midrange drivers, and bass cones. Paradigm has designed the crossover with precision to optimise the frequency response of each driver, resulting in a balanced and coherent soundstage. The advanced crossover design also minimises phase distortion, ensuring that all frequencies are accurately reproduced, which is essential for creating a lifelike and immersive audio experience.
Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround

Paradigm’s patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround is another innovative feature of the CI Elite E5-LCR V2. This surround design enhances the excursion capabilities of the speaker’s drivers, allowing them to move more freely and produce greater output with reduced distortion. The ART™ Surround is made from a durable, specially formulated material that resists wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance. This technology is particularly beneficial for reproducing deep bass and dynamic sound effects, making the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 an ideal choice for high-impact home theater setups.

Integrated Back Box

The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 includes an integrated back box, which is crucial for maintaining consistent performance regardless of the installation environment. The back box provides a controlled acoustic environment for the drivers, ensuring that the speaker’s performance is not affected by variations in wall construction or room acoustics. This feature helps to deliver consistent, high-quality sound across different installation scenarios, making the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 a versatile choice for custom home theater installations.

FEA-Optimised Motor Structure

The motor structure of the CI Elite E5-LCR V2 has been optimised using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reduce distortion and improve efficiency. This advanced design process allows Paradigm to fine-tune the speaker’s motor system for maximum linearity, resulting in cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction. The FEA-optimised motor structure also contributes to the speaker’s ability to handle high power levels without distortion, ensuring that it can deliver dynamic, lifelike sound even at high volumes.

Installation and Aesthetic Considerations

The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is designed for easy installation in a variety of home environments. Its in-wall design allows it to blend seamlessly into the room, providing high-end audio without taking up valuable floor space. The speaker comes with a low-profile grille that can be painted to match the wall color, ensuring that it remains unobtrusive in the room. The CI Elite E5-LCR V2 is also designed for easy integration with other components in a home theater system, making it a flexible and convenient choice for custom installations.

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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