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Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

Model: NS-IW480CWH
SKU: 10110817
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Installing quality in-ceiling speakers doesn't have to be difficult! This pair of Yamaha NS-IC480C 8 In. 120 Watt Max 3-Way In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers are easy to install. They are designed to deliver high-quality Natural Sound, enhancing the home theater experience. Plus they have paintable speaker frames and grilles, making them ideal various custom installation requirements, including either in-wall or in-ceiling. They also feature 50 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response, 8 in. polypropylene mica cone woofers and dual 3/4 in. dome tweeters with SoundMax. SoundMax is Yamaha's proprietary crossover network that maximizes sound coverage while minimizing high-frequency interference. Plus the tweeters can be swiveled so you can precision-aim high-frequencies.

Features
  • Frequency response

    50 Hz to 28 kHz for faithful sound reproduction

  • Design

    3-way coaxial speaker design with 8 in. polypropylene mica cone woofers with rubber surrounds and dual 3/4 in. dome tweeters with Yamaha's SoundMax crossover network

  • Dispersion

    Swivel tweeter aims sound where you want it

  • Customization

    Aluminum grilles are paintable so you can color match your walls or ceiling with paint protective cover.

  • Sensitivity: 86 dB

  • Impedance: 8 ohms

  • Mounting diameter: 9-7/16"

  • Mounting depth: 4-13/32"

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Specifications
  • Speaker Type
    In-Ceiling, In-Wall
    RMS Power
    35 watts
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Reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 38 reviews

97% would recommend to a friend

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for the buck! Third pair for our home!

    This is my third pair - I have a pair in my living room and a pair in the main bathroom. Each pair is powered by a Sonos Amp. The new pair is in the ceiling of our renovated sunroom powered by a Sonos Amp and supported by a Sonos Sub Mini. These speakers are such a great value. It’s hard to get such clarity without spending more. I added a sub to this new pair because the sunroom has a tile floor and sound resonates more than on the other rooms. They sound fantastic.

    This review is from Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by DudeDad

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    For the price these speakers are hard to beat!!

    Solid construction well built speakers. Highs are nice and crisp! Base is a tad lacking but to be expected in this range. Still solid though. But an 8 inch pair of good sounding speakers for under 200 bucks is a steal. Do like the fact you can swivel the tweeters to point where you want them. I’ve installed these outside in the ceiling of my outdoor patio and am very pleased. Definitely one of the best options in this price range.

    This review is from Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by gmoney

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers for the price

    The speakers were rather easy to install provided you have the right tools. They look great, and they sound great. I use them for multi room stereo. Installed them in living room as speaker B, and mostly use for low volume ambient music, but they can also go higher in volume and sound great.

    This review is from Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by Oferg

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

    Used for rear surround, works great! Easy install!

    This review is from Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by Duh869

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers

    The speakers look great on the ceiling and sound great. The only problem I am experiencing is that they are connected as "Speaker B" to provide a multi room stereo sound however I cannot control their volume separately, so they sound a bit quieter than I want them to. but when I play them separately they sound great.

    This review is from Yamaha - 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by OferG

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Questions & Answers
  • Can I use this 6 speakers with Insignia Bluetooth receiver model NS-STR514? Thanks

    No reason why not...providing that you mean 2 of them and not 6. I believe the model that you have mentioned is a stereo unit. I have an Onkyo 5030 or whatever 2 channel hooked up to a pair being used in series with a second zone amplifier to do multiple rooms.

    Answered by PopsLFC
  • will ceiling speakers work as wall mounted?

    yes they will

    Answered by VictorT
  • do theses come with a cover grill.

    yes they do

    Answered by VictorT
  • Home TheaterI'm buying two pair of these speakers for a home theater ins my living room. Should I get a center speaker? If yes, what is the distance between the two front and center assuming space is not a problem. Thank you.

    You definitely want a center speaker, as it will allow you to hear the voices and talking clearer and at a good volume, and still hear your front and rear speakers, without having to turn the volume up louder to hear everything as well. They don't have to be any certain distance apart, but assuming your front speakers are approximately 12 feet apart or so, just center the speaker between them, maybe 6 feet apart. Center speaker makes all the difference, and you may want to get a sub woofer, to give you the feel of being in the movie with the base effects

    Answered by Ric1
  • We are currently building our home and want to make sure we get it all wired properly. If I want sound in various rooms, would it be reasonable to only put 1 speaker in the rooms, or will this not work, or sound right? Such as a bedroom or study.

    The size of your rooms you want speakers in should determine how many you prewire for. Most speakers are mono, designed to work in pairs for stereo or in multiples for surround sound. There are single speakers that have dual voice coils meant to be used as a stereo speaker. They will require 2 sets of speaker wire ran to the speaker. I would recommend that in larger rooms, like bedrooms, office, or kitchen, that you should prewire the home for a pair of speakers to be used in stereo. It will provide the best sound. Be careful to consider furniture placement as well as in ceiling obstructions when doing the prewire. (I.e. Don't prewire your master bedroom with one speaker above the head of the bed and another at the foot. Like wise, don't prewire where your HVAC, plumbing, or even roof rafters will limit what kind of speaker, if any, can be installed in the ceiling). In the bathrooms I would wire for a single stereo speaker. 2 speakers tend to play against each other in small spaces and muddle the sound. Music is recorded in stereo (or better) so you shouldn't ever think of prewiring for less than stereo.

    Answered by Starr2Chatfield
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