Meet the CI Elite E80-IW v2

The Paradigm CI Elite E80-IW v2 In-Wall Speaker is a premium architectural speaker designed for high-performance music, theater, and custom-install audio systems. Its 8-inch in-wall design gives it the scale and authority needed for larger rooms while maintaining the clean, built-in look customers expect from a refined architectural audio system.

As part of Paradigm’s CI Elite v2 Series, the E80-IW v2 combines advanced driver materials, vibration control, and a clean bezel-free installation design for demanding in-wall applications.

Installation note: this model is especially well suited for premium in-wall music zones, media rooms, and theater systems where fuller sound and discreet aesthetics are both important.

Highlights & Benefits

• Premium 8-inch in-wall performance — delivers a fuller, more substantial presentation than many smaller architectural speakers.
• Updated CI Elite v2 platform — designed with Paradigm’s current architectural speaker technologies and installation refinements.
• Advanced driver materials — features a 1" AL-MAC™ tweeter and 8" AL-MAG™ mid/bass driver for detailed, dynamic playback.
• Reduced vibration — Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ technology helps control unwanted resonance within the installation.
• Clean architectural integration — the Paradigm CI Elite E80-IW v2 In-Wall Speaker blends into finished rooms while delivering serious sound quality.

Technology & Design

The E80-IW v2 uses a 2-driver, 2-way in-wall design with a die-cast aluminum baffle and Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ System. This helps create a more stable acoustic platform for cleaner, more controlled performance in custom-installed environments.

The 1" Aluminum Magnesium Ceramic tweeter uses Paradigm’s PPA™ lens and RED™ technology, while the 8" Aluminum Magnesium mid/bass driver uses an ART™ surround and 1.5" high-temperature voice coil. Together, these technologies help the Paradigm CI Elite E80-IW v2 In-Wall Speaker deliver detailed highs, confident midrange, and strong low-frequency extension for an architectural speaker.

Pair it with matching Paradigm CI Elite v2 in-wall, in-ceiling, and subwoofer solutions for a complete premium architectural audio system.

Why Buy From Us

• Guidance on in-wall speaker placement, room layout, and system design
• Help matching Paradigm architectural speakers with the right amplification and subwoofers
• Professional installation and calibration support available
• Long-term support for premium custom audio and theater systems

Related & System Matches

• Matching Paradigm CI Elite v2 in-wall and in-ceiling speakers
• High-performance subwoofers for fuller theater and music playback
• Premium AV receivers, processors, and amplification for custom systems