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YAMAHA NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System (White, Pair)

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Model Name NS-IW280CWH
Speaker Type Woofer, Tweeter
Connectivity Technology Wired
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  • 6.5 inches Polypropylene mica cone woofers (two per package)
  • Dual 3/4 inches dome tweeter with SoundMax technology
  • 100 Watt maximum input capability
  • Swivel tweeter for wide dispersion and paintable aluminum grille with protective cover
  • Limited warranty only when purchased from an AUTHORIZED YAMAHA DEALER
  • FRAME SIZE IS 10.2"
  • 6.5" polypropylene mica cone woofers
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4.74.7 out of 5 stars739
4.44.4 out of 5 stars229
4.74.7 out of 5 stars1,976
4.74.7 out of 5 stars2,221
4.64.6 out of 5 stars3,256
4.84.8 out of 5 stars1,082
Easy to install
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Sound quality
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speaker size
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
8 inches
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8 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
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Amplifier
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
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Wired
speaker type
Woofer, Tweeter
In-ceiling
In Wall
In Ceiling
Subwoofer
In Ceiling
mounting type
Ceiling Mount,Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
In-Ceiling; In-Wall
Ceiling Mount
weight
8 pounds
2.6 pounds
8.9 pounds
9 pounds
3.56 pounds
1.76 pounds
model name
NS-IW280CWH
AW6000-A
RC65i
RC80i
Media ICW
NS-IC400WH

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Yamaha NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System

Easy-to-install, versatile in-ceiling speaker system delivers high-quality natural sound. Tilted woofer design for optimal sound directing to listening position.

  • New Natural Sound in-ceiling speaker system
  • Easy installation design
  • 6-1/2" PP mica cone woofers
  • Dual 3/4" dome tweeter with "SoundMax"
  • Tilted woofer design for aiming sound direction
  • Swivel tweeter for wide dispersion
  • 100 W maximum input capability
  • Paintable aluminum grille with protective cover included

What's in the box

  • What's in the box: Yamaha NS-IW280CWH Natural Sound 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System, 2 x Speaker Grill, Cutout Template, Paint Protective Cover, 2 x Glue Strips, Yamaha Warranty

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    Product Description

    Yamaha High Quality, Durable And Incredible Sounding In-Ceiling Speaker, Pair.Frequency Response : 65 Hz - 28 kHz.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, value, construction and performance of the speakers. They mention that they sound great, are easy to install and adjust, and are good value for money. Some appreciate the robust construction and the spring-loaded design. They also like the appearance, clarity, and angle of the product.

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    283 customers mention261 positive22 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the installation was easy, the speakers sounded great, and they are well-made and designed in-ceiling speakers.

    "...all by ourselves (actually not that hard) and the sound is surprisingly good for speakers at this price...." Read more

    "Perfect for my economic yet awesome sounding home theater! My wife requested that we upgrade our home theater (awesome right?)..." Read more

    "...I opted to go without them. Sound quality is very good, especially considering the price and convenience...." Read more

    "...on my ceiling, the installation was super easy and the quality for the sound are incredible, I recommend 100%" Read more

    115 customers mention115 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the speakers are easy to install and adjust with simple instructions. They also say that the grills easily snap into place.

    "...are looking for affordable, quality in-ceiling speakers that are easy to install for a DIY'er (and his wife), you can't go wrong with these." Read more

    "...The installation was a piece of cake... find where you want to put it (make sure to not do it over a ceiling truss or you'll be patching holes),..." Read more

    "...The speakers were well packed, and arrived undamaged. The grills easily snap into place, but Yamaha also included some sticky strips to use with..." Read more

    "Easy to install" Read more

    110 customers mention107 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that they are a great compromise between value and quality, providing a lot more detail.

    "...So if you are looking for affordable, quality in-ceiling speakers that are easy to install for a DIY'er (and his wife), you can't go wrong with these." Read more

    "...be cheaper speakers out there, but this pair is a great compromise between value and quality." Read more

    "These are a great set of speakers for the value when compared to comparable higher priced speakers (Definitive Technology)...." Read more

    "...Great product at a great price...." Read more

    80 customers mention77 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the construction of the speakers. They mention that they are very high quality, well built, and robust. The wires are of a very high-quality spring-loaded design, and the difference in quality is readily noticeable. The mid tones are excellent and have a surprising good base. The mounts are very strong, and there is no wiggle or vibration of mounts even at full volume.

    "...So if you are looking for affordable, quality in-ceiling speakers that are easy to install for a DIY'er (and his wife), you can't go wrong with these." Read more

    "...The speakers were well packed, and arrived undamaged...." Read more

    "...Very strong quality build and feel...." Read more

    "...The connectors for the wires are a very high-quality spring-loaded design...." Read more

    45 customers mention43 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the main driver as well as the tweeters really worked well, and they work beautifully with their Samsung BD Theater. They also say that the speakers work great for music and movies, and are perfect for background mood music. That said, some mention that installation works better if you cut just outside the lines on the template.

    "...They work great for music and movies (surprisingly loud, great for action movies), but I do recommend a powered sub-woofer for the really low..." Read more

    "...You cut the same hole, use the same template, and everything works...." Read more

    "...I was amazed when I heard them. They are very clear and the response rate is excellent...." Read more

    "...I was worried about the hole size but no worries. The install actually works better if you cut just OUTSIDE a the lines on the template...." Read more

    35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it looks good, works great, and has the right amount of sheen to blend in with their ceiling. Some appreciate the included cardboard template, which helps cut the ceiling perfectly.

    "...They installed very easily, and the included cardboard template was much nicer than templates I've seen in cheaper kits...." Read more

    "...Very clever design from Yamaha. They sound great and put out a full range with a little bass boost from my stereo amp...." Read more

    "...Pros:- Well made- Attractive design- Easy to install and adjust tweeters-..." Read more

    "...They fit flush with the ceiling and look good." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the sound is great at low volumes and crystal clear at high volumes. They are also impressed with the surround experience, saying it's seamless and as if they were there.

    "...I was amazed when I heard them. They are very clear and the response rate is excellent...." Read more

    "...Sound is very fulfilling, clear and good amount of bass without a sub...." Read more

    "...Crisp airy highs, clear mid-range, and smooth bass.Cons:- At this price point it's difficult to find negatives...." Read more

    "...The surround experience is crystal clear and seamless, essentially as if you were there. I am amazed - and happy...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the angle of the speakers. They say the woofers are slightly angled, which allows them to easily direct the sound. They also like that the tweeters are angled to suit the listening area. Customers also say the speakers are directional, allowing them to rotate the speakers for aiming.

    "...The woofers are slightly angled, which allows you to easily direct the sound to the listening position...." Read more

    "...The great thing about these speakers is that the woofer is angled and positioned within its casing so the woofer speaker can be pointed in the..." Read more

    "...Gives room to rotate speaker for aiming and for the tabs that swing out to cinch it tight to the ceiling to deploy easily...." Read more

    "...you can angle the tweeters to suit the listening area...." Read more

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    Matt V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good enough for an audiophile!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    No denying, I am an audiophile. I love when music sounds great and the way it was intended to sound, but I also notice when it doesn't.

    Even my wife enjoys the sound of great speakers, but when it comes to having a living room full of large floor standing speakers in order to enjoy surround sound, she'd rather prefer them "invisible".

    When I didn't come up with any invisible floor-standing speaker models at affordable prices, in-ceiling speakers seemed like a reasonable alternative.

    My research led me to these Yamaha NS-IW480CWH speakers, but because I couldn't see or test them anywhere, I had to purchase them "unheard and unseen". Scary thought for an audiophile!

    I had never installed in-ceiling speakers before and wasn't going to pay an installer almost the price of the speakers to get them up.

    A friend of mine recommended a "Roto Zip" tool with circular drywall cutting attachment and this made the installation fast and easy (plus I had the wife involved, holding up the vacuum cleaner to capture all of the drywall dust).

    Another recommendation I got was to get insulation and stuff it into the hole before installing the speakers, which made sense to me so I followed the advise.

    We're proud of having installed them all by ourselves (actually not that hard) and the sound is surprisingly good for speakers at this price. In fact, good enough for an audiophile.

    They work great for music and movies (surprisingly loud, great for action movies), but I do recommend a powered sub-woofer for the really low parts.

    So if you are looking for affordable, quality in-ceiling speakers that are easy to install for a DIY'er (and his wife), you can't go wrong with these.
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    Craig
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers for the budget!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014
    Size: 100-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Perfect for my economic yet awesome sounding home theater! My wife requested that we upgrade our home theater (awesome right?) to get the wires out of reach of our upcoming baby. By moving all of our speakers to the ceiling it's one less thing to be pushed over, unplugged or broken, so I went to town on researching the best options for this upgrade. After some searching, Yamaha seemed to be the mix of quality with cost, so I went this route. I was not disappointed in any way.

    One of the biggest perks for using all Yamaha speakers? They use the same template regardless of speaker size. I used an 8" 2-way Yamaha for the center channel, everything was the same as these 6.5" that were used as the front and rear side speaker. You cut the same hole, use the same template, and everything works. Makes me feel better about if I have to replace any future speaker, should one fail.

    The installation was a piece of cake... find where you want to put it (make sure to not do it over a ceiling truss or you'll be patching holes), trace the template, cut the hole, run the wire, plug in and then tighten the speaker into the hole. I used banana plugs throughout the setup, makes it extremely easy to do the wiring. The electronics used with these speakers are also covered w/ solid plastic, creating a water-resistant setup. Which is perfect for being in the ceiling, though it shouldn't (better not) see any water.

    Once everything was plugged in, the sound comes out just as I expect. Adding a subwoofer to the setup almost makes a 3-way speaker not needed, but it's good to get some of the higher frequency bass coming out of the speakers.

    For a simple home theater, this is the perfect addition that won't break your bank. Yamaha speakers are phenomenal and I will recommend them to anyone that asks.
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    Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous Value
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
    Size: 100-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    I had a pair of these professionally installed this afternoon, and both me and the installer were really impressed with the value. Under $80 for a pair of well built speakers sent overnight (thanks Prime) is really impressive. The woofers are slightly angled, which allows you to easily direct the sound to the listening position. They installed very easily, and the included cardboard template was much nicer than templates I've seen in cheaper kits. The speakers have nice binding posts, and a large crossover. The two tweeters are suspended above the woofer, and are aim-able.

    The speakers were well packed, and arrived undamaged. The grills easily snap into place, but Yamaha also included some sticky strips to use with the grills if needed. I opted to go without them. Sound quality is very good, especially considering the price and convenience. I installed them as rear channel surrounds in a simple 5.1 setup. I can easily see them being used as side surrounds in a 7 channel setup. One little bonus, they have a relatively narrow bezel, which contributes to them being smaller overall. Some speakers I've seen have 1" or more in bezel alone, not the case here.

    There might be cheaper speakers out there, but this pair is a great compromise between value and quality.
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    Chuckken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers...Great sound
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Easy to install
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    Jazzman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality, Great sound!!! Best 8" 3-ways for the money!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2012
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    These are a great set of speakers for the value when compared to comparable higher priced speakers (Definitive Technology). I was amazed when I heard them. They are very clear and the response rate is excellent. The aimable tweeters are a must have for large rooms, particularly if you are going 5.1 and not 7.1. Be sure to Follow the installation instructions as they are dead on. If you can, place some insulation in the ceiling around the speaker to provide better sound quality as this helps insure that your sound goes in the direction you want it (Down)and not up into the ceiling. My only gripe is the little double back tape tabs that secure the grille. This was not thought out very well, but it's not a show stopper. When you push the grille in place, be careful not to push to hard or you will end up dented the grille, otherwise the the grille will stay in place without any problems. Although they are noticeable, you can paint them, but why? Looks good in the ceiling. Remember these are 8 inch speakers you are going to notice them. Make sure you double check your measurements before you start cutting, if you are unsure how to measure, seek assistance.

    I'll be picking up two more sets to use in my basement theater when it's completed (full 7.1 setup).
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    Stefan Schilling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wounderful sound
    Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2019
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Connected and enjoyed it throuout the house beautiful sound
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    FRANK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 13, 2019
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Excelente!!!!
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    PJ from Pickering
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sound great.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
    Size: 100-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Easy to install and sound great. Have 4 in my kitchen and the sound is even and rich.Benefit from a very good receiver.
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    Jonathan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the price
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2015
    Size: 100-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    great speakers. bass is a bit poor but for the price they are spot on.
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    dc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020
    Size: 120-WattsStyle: 2 SpeakersPattern: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Highly recommend.
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