Power & Performance

• Design: 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ System, Ultra-Rigid CARBON-X™ Baffle
• Crossover: 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz
• Frequency Response (On-Axis): +/- 3 dB from 60 Hz – 22 kHz
• Frequency Response (30° Off-Axis): +/- 3 dB from 60 Hz – 18 kHz
• Sensitivity (Room / Anechoic): 93 dB / 89 dB
• Impedance: Compatible with 8 Ohms
• Low Frequency Extension: 37 Hz (DIN)
• Suitable Amplifier Power Range: 15 – 160 Watts
• Maximum Input Power: 100 Watts
• Performance: The Paradigm E80-R is the flagship 8-inch model in the CI Elite series, engineered for those who demand the absolute maximum in architectural performance. It surpasses the Pro series by utilizing a massive 8-inch AL-MAG™ driver and a significantly larger 1.5-inch voice coil, allowing it to move vast amounts of air with surgical precision. With a low-frequency extension of 37 Hz, it provides a visceral, full-range experience that typically requires a dedicated floor-standing speaker. It is the definitive choice for reference-level home theaters or high-ceiling luxury spaces where deep, effortless bass and crystal-clear high-frequency resolution are paramount.

Audio Features & Drivers

• AL-MAC™ Aluminum-Magnesium-Ceramic Tweeter: Features a 1-inch (25mm) dome made from a proprietary blend of Aluminum, Magnesium, and Ceramic. This material is incredibly rigid yet lightweight, possessing a natural anti-resonance that allows it to deliver the same staggering accuracy and realism found in the high-end Founder series.
• AL-MAG™ Aluminum-Magnesium Cone: Equipped with a massive 8-inch (20.3cm) woofer. AL-MAG™ technology is superior to standard materials, combining a high stiffness-to-mass ratio with elevated internal damping. This ensures the midrange—where the human ear is most sensitive—is rendered with incredible transparency and warmth.
• PPA™ Tweeter Lens: Includes the exclusive Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter Lens. This signature Paradigm technology smooths high-frequency output and protects the delicate AL-MAC™ dome without the sonic compromises of a standard plastic guard.
• RED™ (Reduced Edge Diffraction) Technology: The tweeter is integrated into a die-cast aluminum housing that significantly reduces the adverse effects of diffraction while acting as a heat sink to increase power handling and lower the crossover frequency.
• ART™ (Active Ridge Technology) Surrounds: Patented overmolded surrounds allow for a 3dB gain in distortion-free output (50% greater excursion) compared to drivers with standard surrounds. This gives the E80-R a level of bass "slam" and authority that is unmatched in the 8-inch architectural category.
• Oversized 1.5-inch High-Power Voice Coil: The massive motor structure allows for a higher maximum output level and significantly reduced power compression, meaning the speaker maintains its clarity even during the most demanding, high-volume cinematic sequences.

Streaming & Connectivity

• Nickel-Plated Spring-Loaded Binding Posts: Features heavy-duty terminals with larger wire holes to accept higher-gauge speaker wire or banana plugs for a high-current, audiophile-grade connection.
• Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ System: A sophisticated isolation system that mechanically decouples the die-cast aluminum basket from the baffle. This prevents vibrations from being transferred into the ceiling, resulting in a cleaner, more transparent soundstage.
• Professional Integration: Specifically designed to be powered by high-current amplification. It is a perfect match for Anthem® electronics, where ARC® (Anthem Room Correction) can be used to perfectly calibrate the 8-inch driver's output to the room's unique acoustics.
• Premium-Grade Crossover Components: Utilizes high-power rated resistors, capacitors, and heavy-gauge wire inductors to ensure signal purity and long-term durability.

Comfort & Dimensions

• Bezel-Free Micro-Perf Grille: Features a sleek, magnetically attached white grille that sits flush against the ceiling, eliminating the visible plastic rim for a clean, architectural "disappearing" aesthetic.
• Ultra-Rigid Cast-Aluminum Baskets: FEA-optimized baskets feature integrated heat sinks for higher power handling, improved dynamics, and exceptional thermal management.
• Overall Dimensions: 10.25" (26.1cm) Diameter x 4.5" (11.4cm) Depth.
• Cut-Out Dimensions: 9.1875" (23.4cm) Diameter.
• Minimum Mounting Depth: Requires 3.875" (9.8cm) of clearance behind 1/2" drywall—remarkably slim given the massive 8-inch driver and motor structure.
• Unit Weight: 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) per speaker.

Design & Build

• Ultra-Rigid CARBON-X™ Baffle: The baffle is constructed from a specialized carbon-ingrained material to provide an incredibly stable, resonance-free platform for the high-performance AL-MAG™ driver.
• Rear Component Shielding: Includes a translucent polycarbonate rear cover that protects the internal crossover and motor from insulation, dust, and attic debris.
• Pocketed Screw Holes: Specifically designed to hold the drill steady during installation, making the secure mounting process fast and efficient.
• Fully Paintable Finish: The micro-perf grille can be color-matched to your ceiling, ensuring the speaker remains virtually invisible even in the most high-design environments.
• Hand-Built in Canada: Every CI Elite speaker is meticulously hand-assembled and tested at Paradigm’s facility in Canada to ensure reference-level performance and consistency.

Paradigm speakers are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of outlined below from the date of original purchase. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to the original owner. Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.

The warranty period on Paradigm speakers is as follows:

• Bookshelf, floorstanding, in-wall & in-ceiling speakers — five (5) years
• Powered Subwoofers — three (3) years
• Outdoor Rock speakers — five (5) years
• Stylus Outdoor speakers — two (2) years
• Powered Speakers — one (1) year
• SHIFT Series products — one (1) year

Warranty begins on date of purchase from Paradigm or an Authorized Paradigm Dealer.

This warranty applies only to purchases made from authorized Paradigm dealers in Canada and the United States. For warranty terms, conditions and support elsewhere, please contact the authorized Paradigm distributor in the country where you made your purchase. Warranty outside Canada and the US is established and provided by our authorized distributors around the world.

Limitations:

• Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not transferable;
• Warranty applies to product in normal home use only. If product is subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void;
• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial applications.

Warranty is Void if:

• The product has been abused (intentionally or accidentally);
• The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment;
• The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions;
• The product (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an unauthorized service facility;
• The serial number has been removed or defaced.

Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance;
• Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility;
• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of purchase from your Authorized Paradigm® Dealer must be retained for proof-of purchase date).

Should servicing be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. or Import Distributor (outside the U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid, any defective unit. Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone. In no event shall Paradigm Electronics Inc., their agents or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Retain your sales receipt for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase.