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Yamaha NS-IW480CWH 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System (White)

Yamaha NS-IW480CWH 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System (White)

Yamaha NS-IW480CWH 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System (White)
$ 179.99

Score By Feature

Based on 209 ratings
Sound quality
9.50
Quality of material
9.60
Easy to install
9.68

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Product Description

Microcrystalline polypropylene polymer cone woofers have an 8" diameter. 9/16 to 7/16 x 4 to 13/32 inch mounting depth
With Sound Max technology, we've designed a dual 3/4 inch dome tweeter
A maximum of 120 Watts can be drawn from this device
With a swivel tweeter, a wide sound dispersion is possible
There are 2 packages per box

Questions & Answers

If new construction is being done, are these devices able to be installed before the sheet rock is applied?

As a rule of thumb, run your speaker cable either before or during your sheetrock installation if you can, and then mark and cut your holes for your speakers after the wiring has been laid. Tightening the screws properly requires something to grab on to as the speakers are tightened.

A picture of the cover can be found on the speakers if they are ceiling mounts?

Mark, yes, the covers are in the box. Our team is unclear as to why Amazon didn't include a cover photo.

Are these speakers good enough to serve as the sole source of audio in your ?

I have no dislike for the speaker craft, but I would not go lower than Putting 3's together. In AIM, there is a high quality of content I am using AIM8-1/I am using AIM8-2/I They're not as good as the 3's, and you can get them for just a little bit am sure if you did it the way I did you would be extremely satisfied with the results. The final product is fantastic! I'm very happy with it! It was a BIC that I bought The ground unit should be 12" for bass, but you don't have to make it as extreme as that. Even though action movies kick ass, they're awesome!

There will be one on each floor of a 2-story home they will go in a family room There are three stories in this house. Do they sit in boxes to prevent noise bleeding? Did anyone buy or build boxes for these to sit in?

It is considerably better to get the Polk 80i. A box does not make either of these perform much better

Selected User Reviews For Yamaha NS-IW480CWH 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System (White)

I am stunned
5/5

Use R30 insulation to make it very nice. I really like the sound. The sound is very clean and crisp. There is plenty of punch and no mud in the bass. The bass can be heard through the ceiling in the In the end, I used unfazed insulation which was I have 4 feet of heavy R-ply It provides good sound isolation with 30 ounces of insulation. The bass is bleeding into the 2nd floor and I wish there were a way to prevent this. It is in the nature of bass to play in this manner.

Ricardo Warren
Ricardo Warren
| Jan 31, 2021
The sound is excellent, the quality is great! Three out of the eight best There are lots of ways to make In comparison to comparable speakers of a higher price point (Definitive Technology), these are a great set of speakers at a great price
4/5

When I heard them, I was amazed. Their communication is very clear, and they have a high response rate. Aimable tweeters are essential for large rooms, especially if you are planning on using them five times. There is only one instead of seven. It is extremely important to follow the installation instructions since they are very accurate. possible, place some insulation in the ceiling around the speaker to improve sound quality, as this helps ensure that the sound goes in the direction you want it to go (down)and A small complaint I have is about the little tabs that secure the grille to the dash. I don't think this was well thought out, but it is not a deal breaker. Be careful when pushing the grille in place so that it is not damaged by pushing too hard or you will end up denting the grille, otherwise the grille will stay in place no problem at all. It's true that they are noticeable, but why would you want to paint them? In the ceiling, it looks good. The speakers are 8 inches in diameter, so there is a good chance you will Before you start cutting, make sure your measurements are correct. If you are not sure how to take measurements, There is only one.

Micah Berry
Micah Berry
| Jun 20, 2021
The speakers were fantastic! I think they are very well done - Construction is relatively inexpensive and the quality is excellent The sound is fantastic on the As an example, I use them for my rear surround speakers, but they can also be used as side surround speakers and omnidirectional speakers Your home can be equipped with a stereo that provides directional sound
5/5

In essence, I use a Yamaha NS-2000 which is far cheaper than the NS-2000 There are 6 IW280CWHs in the world. Three to five inches From the Inside - In my home theater system, ceiling speakers act as presence speakers (above the floor speakers in the front). Another Polk speaker system I have (RT10 fronts, CSi A4 center, and PSW505 subwoofer) is driven by a Yamaha RX-5310 Item 1065. I was blown away by the In addition, each speaker in the IW480 series weighs four pounds. The kitten weighs 2 pounds and is 10 inches tall Ninety-two percent of an inch and two hundred and forty percent in diameter One and a half inches Despite the 8'' woofer being vertical, the tweeters swivel in some ways. Installation of the grills should be done with care It is impossible to fit them properly if you bend them. The grills can be removed after installation if you straighten a paper clip, bend it at a 90 degree angle about a quarter inch from one end and insert the bent end into one of the holes about a half inch from the edge and gently pull down. **BR>**BR> **BR> +In- For surround sound, ceiling speakers like these Yamaha are ideal because they blend into your ceiling and don't interfere with your view. Once you have overcome the challenges of running speaker wires through your walls and ceiling, the installation of these speakers is quite straightforward.

Walter Petersen
Walter Petersen
| Nov 13, 2020
This speaker is worth twice as much as its price
5/5

The sound was excellent, and the price was very reasonable. My searches for in ceiling speakers proved fruitless for quite some time because the prices were outrageous. Searching recently led to the Yamahas being ranked as one of the top 5. To mount these, a 9" hole is not needed, which makes it possible to remove the builders mounting box and wires against the studs. These are big enough to cover when installed! In my book, this is a winner. The two of these in my dining room and the entry hall to the master bedroom and living room pretty much fill the entire house, so I found them to be great. She actually would now like to see more mounted now that she passed the wife test. You can't go wrong with these three way speakers. They are simple to install and to paint, nothing better in its price category, and they're I can't see any problem with this.

Scarlett Dougherty
Scarlett Dougherty
| Jun 30, 2021
I like the sound
5/5

It is crisp, loud, and clear. It would be nice if my vaulted ceiling had three way speakers. It seemed that these would be the best candidates. My disappointment is not as big as I had expected it to be. I really like my Samsung receiver because it sounds good and doesn't distort. They have been a part of my life for over 3 years, and I have never The other two ways just weren't loud enough for me, so I upgraded. I'm glad I made this I am updating Many years have passed since I last lived in this town. The same products I originally bought for my old house are still working perfectly in my new house with 13' ceilings! I am always pleasantly surprised when I watch a movie with them. 3-day weekends are few and far between The 8" 120 watt ceiling speaker is available in a wide range of options, but these win my vote! It's about time to upgrade our office and all of our equipment With these, you can enjoy home audio!.

Abigail Larsen
Abigail Larsen
| Jan 07, 2021
I like the sound of these The speakers are of good quality
4/5

Then installed the speakers on the drop ceiling tiles of a training room in a commercial office building as the mid and rear surround speakers for an AV system. The system 2 is based on networking technology. My initial thoughts upon applying 2 layers of R- were good, but when I applied 3 layers, I realised With additional insulation over the top, they sounded even better and the bass improved. I find the mounting system a little temperamental and delicate. I had access to both sides while putting them in the ceiling tile, so it was easier than if I had put them inside The reason for giving it four rather than five stars is that I found it to be boring.

Brooke Bates
Brooke Bates
| Oct 29, 2020
A wonderful pair of speakers
5/5

My primary plan was to use these as front speakers, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. In order to reassemble my cinema room, these were the first speakers I installed. They were the only speakers that were connected during this process. I had a great experience and a great low as well. The installation was straightforward except for the wiring through the ceiling, which was not the fault of the speakers, as much as I'd like to think it was. These are great sounding and I would definitely recommend them. My Yamaha HDA atmos receiver is hooked up to these.

Charleigh Albert
Charleigh Albert
| Dec 22, 2020

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