Paradigm E5 LCR v2

The Paradigm E5 LCR v2 speaker represents a technological achievement in the field of in-wall audio systems. This high-end model from the CI Elite series offers exceptional sound quality while discreetly blending into your interior. Designed for versatile use as a left, center, or right speaker, the E5 LCR v2 combines cutting-edge acoustic performance with minimalist aesthetics.

Advanced Technical Design

The E5 LCR v2 stands out with its three-way configuration, incorporating advanced audio technologies. At the heart of the system is a coaxial assembly featuring a 2.5 cm aluminum-magnesium ceramic tweeter and a 15.2 cm midrange driver. This coaxial arrangement ensures remarkable sound coherence and precise stereo imaging.

The tweeter benefits from an Oblate Spheroid Waveguide (OSW) and a Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) lens, optimizing sound dispersion and reducing distortion. The midrange driver, equipped with an aluminum-magnesium cone, delivers faithful reproduction of voices and instruments.

For low frequencies, the E5 LCR v2 is equipped with two 16.5 cm woofers and two passive radiators of the same size. This configuration extends bass response while maintaining a slim profile, ideal for wall installation.

Premium Materials for Refined Sound

Paradigm has made no compromises on the quality of materials used. The aluminum-magnesium speaker cones offer a perfect balance of rigidity and lightness, ensuring fast and precise response. The Active Ridge Technology (ART) suspension of the woofers and passive radiators allows for significant excursion while reducing distortion.

The die-cast aluminum chassis, optimized through finite element analysis, ensures maximum rigidity while efficiently dissipating heat. This attention to detail is also evident in the machined aluminum baffle, which helps reduce unwanted resonances.

Remarkable Installation Flexibility

The E5 LCR v2 has been designed to adapt to various configurations. Its rectangular format and shallow depth (9.8 cm) make it easy to integrate into standard walls. The ability to use it as a left, center, or right speaker offers great flexibility when designing a home theater or multi-channel hi-fi system.

The advanced SHOCK-MOUNT system mechanically isolates the speakers from the wall, reducing vibration transmission to the building structure. This feature is particularly valuable in apartments or shared housing.

Impressive Acoustic Performance

Despite its in-wall format, the E5 LCR v2 delivers performance comparable to high-end traditional speakers. Its extended frequency response (82 Hz - 22 kHz, ±3 dB) ensures faithful reproduction across the entire audible spectrum. The high sensitivity (94 dB in-room) allows for use with a wide range of amplifiers, while the high power capacity (up to 220 W recommended) enables high listening levels without compression.

The sophisticated electro-acoustic crossover (3rd order at 3 kHz, 2nd order at 450 Hz) ensures smooth transitions between the different drivers, contributing to the system’s overall sound coherence.

Versatile Use Cases

The E5 LCR v2 adapts to numerous audio configurations. In a home theater system, it can be used for front channels and the center channel, ensuring perfect sound coherence. In stereo, a pair of E5 LCR v2 speakers will provide a wide and precise soundstage, ideal for critical music listening.

For multi-channel sound enthusiasts, the E5 LCR v2 can be combined with other models from the CI Elite range to create an immersive and discreet surround system. Its bass extension even allows it to be used without a subwoofer in certain setups.

Technical Specifications

Design

• In-wall speaker with 4 drivers
• Dual passive radiators
• 3-way
• Slim profile
• Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT system
• Machined aluminum baffle

Drivers

Tweeter

• 2.5 cm coaxial aluminum-magnesium-ceramic dome (AL-MAC)
• Oblate spheroidal waveguide (OSW)
• Perforated phase-aligning lens (PPA)
• Patented Dual-Sync continuous flux motor

Midrange

• 15.2 cm coaxial
• Aluminum-magnesium cone (AL-MAG)
• SHOCK-MOUNT isolation system
• 5 cm high-temperature multi-layer voice coil with Apical former
• Patented Dual-Sync continuous flux motor

Woofers

• Two 16.5 cm aluminum-magnesium cones (AL-MAG)
• Overmolded Active Ridge Technology (ART) suspension
• Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT system
• 3.8 cm high-temperature voice coil
• Ultra-rigid die-cast aluminum chassis optimized with finite element analysis

Passive Radiators

• Two 16.5 cm aluminum-magnesium cones (AL-MAG)
• Overmolded Active Ridge Technology (ART) suspension
• Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT system
• Ultra-rigid die-cast aluminum chassis optimized with finite element analysis

Acoustic Performance

• On-axis frequency response: ±3 dB from 82 Hz to 22 kHz
• Off-axis frequency response at 30°: ±3 dB from 82 Hz to 19 kHz
• Room/anechoic sensitivity: 94 dB / 91 dB
• Low-frequency extension: 56 Hz
• Electro-acoustic crossover: 3rd order at 3 kHz, 2nd order at 450 Hz

Electrical Specifications

• Recommended amplifier power: 15-220 W
• Maximum input power: 150 W
• Impedance: 8 ohms compatible

Dimensions and Weight

• Cutout dimensions: 106.6 cm × 21.5 cm
• Minimum mounting depth: 9.8 cm
• Dimensions H × W × D (with grille): 109.2 cm × 19.5 cm × 10.5 cm
• Weight: 15.4 kg

Finishes

• Paintable white grille
• Black speaker