Paradigm CI Home H65-R v2 In-Ceiling Speaker

Paradigm CI Home H65-R v2 In-Ceiling Speaker

6.5" In-Ceiling Speaker with PPA Tweeter Lens and Bezel-Free Micro-Perf Grille

The Paradigm CI Home H65-R v2 is an in-ceiling speaker designed for custom install systems where clean looks, easy installation and solid everyday performance all matter. It is part of the CI HOME series, and Paradigm frames the range as the affordable audiophile collection for customers wanting better sound and a discreet architectural finish.

This is the kind of speaker that suits multi-room audio, living areas, media rooms and general in-ceiling music systems where you want proper performance without stepping into more expensive custom install lines.

6.5" Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Woofer

More body and scale for everyday listening

The H65-R v2 uses a 6.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene bass / midrange cone, giving it a useful step up in weight and scale over smaller ceiling speakers. It is rated to a 55Hz low-frequency extension, with frequency response of ±2dB from 70Hz to 20kHz in the 0 to 15 degree window.

• Multi-room music systems
• Living room ceiling audio
• General-purpose media spaces
• Background music with better fullness and body

3/4" Tweeter with PPA Lens

Cleaner highs and better listening coverage

Paradigm fits the H65-R v2 with a 3/4-inch tweeter using its Exclusive Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) Tweeter Lens . the PPA lens protects the tweeter dome while helping block out-of-phase frequencies for smoother, more extended highs, better detail and higher output across a wide listening area.

• Dialogue clarity
• Better detail retrieval
• Smoother high-frequency performance
• Wider listening coverage from a ceiling position

Easy Installation Features

Built to make custom install work faster

The design includes a few installation features that matter on site.

• Pocketed screw holes to help hold the drill steady
• Rigid ABS clamps to simplify and reduce installation time
• Magnetically attached grilles for a cleaner finish

It is compatible with the PB-8RN pre-construction bracket and an optional square grille, both sold separately.

Bezel-Free Micro-Perf Grille

Cleaner architectural finish in the ceiling

The CI HOME range uses a bezel-free micro-perf grille for a discreet aesthetic, and the H65-R v2 has a white, paintable grille and black speaker body.

That makes it much easier to blend into modern interiors where the speaker needs to disappear rather than draw attention.

Sensible Amplifier Matching

Easy to drive in distributed audio systems

The H65-R v2 is rated at 89dB room sensitivity / 85dB anechoic, with a suitable amp power range of 15 to 80 watts, maximum input power of 50 watts, and impedance listed as compatible with 8 ohms.

• Multi-room amplifiers
• Stereo amplifiers
• AV receivers feeding zone audio
• General residential custom install systems

Key Features

• Multi-room music systems
• Living room ceiling audio
• General-purpose media spaces
• Background music with better fullness and body
• Dialogue clarity

Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

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The Audio Experts Take

The H65-R v2 is a sensible starting point for a Paradigm architectural system when you want a conventional round in-ceiling speaker for music, surround or general room coverage. The clean grille and installer-friendly mounting matter because these products live in the ceiling for years. Speaker quantity and positioning will have a bigger effect on the finished room than simply stepping up a model, so we can help plan the layout from drawings.