Power & Performance

• Design: 2-driver, 2-way in-wall, Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ System, Die-Cast Aluminum Baffle
• Crossover: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5 kHz
• Frequency Response (On-Axis): +/- 3 dB from 70 Hz – 22 kHz
• Frequency Response (30° Off-Axis): +/- 3 dB from 70 Hz – 18 kHz
• Sensitivity (Room / Anechoic): 91.5 dB / 87.5 dB
• Impedance: Compatible with 8 Ohms
• Low Frequency Extension: 35 Hz (DIN)
• Suitable Amplifier Power Range: 15 – 120 Watts
• Maximum Input Power: 90 Watts
• Performance: The Paradigm P65-IW is the in-wall cornerstone of the high-performance Pro series. It shares the same advanced AL-MAC™ and CARBON-X™ driver technology found in the P65-R but utilizes a rectangular architecture optimized for wall cavities. With a deeper low-frequency extension of 35 Hz, it provides a significantly more robust "full-range" sound than the CI Home series, making it an ideal choice for high-end dedicated media rooms where you want the impact of a floor-standing speaker without the floor space requirement.

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 combination is prized for being incredibly lightweight and rigid while possessing a natural anti-resonance that ensures high-frequency accuracy and realism.
• CARBON-X™ Bass/Midrange Cone: Equipped with a 6.5-inch (16.5cm) carbon-infused cone. This material offers the high stiffness-to-mass ratio required for fast, accurate transients and a smooth, uncolored midrange that brings vocals and acoustic instruments to life.
• PPA™ Tweeter Lens: Includes the exclusive Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter Lens. This signature Paradigm technology smooths high-frequency output and protects the AL-MAC™ dome from damage during installation.
• RED™ (Reduced Edge Diffraction) Technology: The tweeter is housed in a die-cast aluminum housing that reduces the adverse effects of diffraction while improving critical midrange performance and acting as a heat sink for the driver.
• ART™ (Active Ridge Technology) Surrounds: Patented overmolded surrounds are bonded directly to the CARBON-X™ cone. This allows for a 3dB gain in distortion-free output (50% greater excursion) than standard surrounds, delivering significantly more bass "slam."
• Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ System: A sophisticated isolation system that mechanically decouples the die-cast aluminum driver basket from the baffle. This prevents vibrations from being transferred into the wall, resulting in a cleaner, more transparent soundstage.

Streaming & Connectivity

• Nickel-Plated Spring-Loaded Binding Posts: Features high-quality terminals with larger wire holes to accept higher-gauge speaker wire or banana plugs for a secure, audiophile-grade connection.
• High-Current Passive Design: Optimized for use with high-quality AV receivers and separate power amplifiers. It is particularly effective when used with Anthem room correction (ARC) to perfectly tune the in-wall response to your specific room.
• Premium-Grade Crossover Components: Utilizes high-power rated resistors, capacitors, and heavy-gauge wire inductors to maintain signal integrity and ensure long-term durability under high-stress playback.
• Gold-Plated Connection Points: All critical internal electrical connections are designed to resist oxidation, ensuring reference-level performance for decades.

Features & Dimensions

• Bezel-Free Micro-Perf Grille: Features a sleek, magnetically attached grille that eliminates the visible plastic frame for a clean, architectural "stealth" look.
• Die-Cast Aluminum Baffle: Unlike plastic baffles found in entry-level speakers, the P65-IW uses a rigid aluminum baffle to add mass and combat unwanted resonances.
• Overall Dimensions: 11.25" (28.7cm) Height x 8.125" (20.7cm) Width x 3.875" (9.9cm) Depth.
• Cut-Out Dimensions: 10.1875" (25.8cm) Height x 7.0" (17.8cm) Width.
• Minimum Mounting Depth: Requires 3.375" (8.6cm) of clearance behind 1/2" drywall, making it easy to install in standard 2x4 stud walls.
• Unit Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) — The substantial weight is a result of the heavy-duty cast aluminum components and massive motor structures.

Design & Build

• Integrated Heat Sinks: The FEA-optimized cast-aluminum baskets feature integrated heat sinks to manage thermal energy, allowing for higher power handling and less power compression.
• Rear Component Shielding: Includes a polycarbonate rear cover that protects the internal crossover and driver components from insulation, dust, and debris.
• Magnetically Attached Grilles: High-strength neodymium magnets hold the grilles firmly in place, ensuring they stay rattle-free during intense bass passages.
• Fully Paintable Finish: The white micro-perf grille is paintable, allowing you to match your wall color perfectly for a completely integrated look.
• Hand-Built in Canada: Every speaker in the CI Pro series is meticulously hand-assembled and tested in Paradigm’s Southern Ontario facility to ensure it meets the highest performance standards.

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.