Yamaha NS-IW480CWH 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System - White (Pair)
NS-IW480CWH
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Product Details
Enhance your home theater and whole-home audio with Yamaha’s Natural Sound engineering in a clean, low-profile form. The NS-IW480CWH is a versatile 8″ in-ceiling speaker pair that uses a 3-way architecture with an 8″ polypropylene mica-cone woofer and dual 3/4″ dome tweeters featuring “SoundMax” swivel aiming for wide, even dispersion. A paintable aluminum grille (with protective cover) and installation-friendly hardware make it fast to fit and easy to finish for a seamless, décor-matched look.
Featured Callouts
- 3-Way, Wide-Dispersion Array: 8″ woofer plus dual 3/4″ tweeters for room-filling clarity.
- Swivel “SoundMax” Tweeters: aim highs toward the listening area for crisp detail.
- Installation-Ready: thin-bezel, paintable aluminum grille with included protective cover.
- High Power Capability: up to 120 W peak per speaker for dynamic playback.
Key Features
- 8″ polypropylene (PP) mica-filled woofer for tight, controlled bass
- Dual 0.75″ (19 mm) dome tweeters with swivel mounts (“SoundMax”) for broad high-frequency coverage
- 3-way in-ceiling design for smooth, natural response
- Paintable, magnetically attached aluminum grille and protective paint cover
- Easy, secure installation with included template and accessories
Features
- Natural Sound voicing for balanced, low-fatigue listening across music and movies
- Wide dispersion from dual-tweeter topology for even off-axis performance
- Optimized crossover network with high-frequency handoffs at 6 kHz and 9 kHz
- Clean wiring via a single binding-post input pair per speaker
- Low-profile footprint that blends into modern interiors
Included In The Box
- Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling Speaker System (Pair)
- 2 × Speaker Grilles (paintable)
- Cutout Template
- Paint Protective Cover
- 2 × Glue Strips
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Recommended Usage | In-ceiling front / surround |
|---|---|
| System Type | 3-way in-ceiling, passive (amplifier required) |
| Woofer | 8″ polypropylene (PP) mica-filled cone |
| Tweeters | 2 × 0.75″ (19 mm) dome, swivel “SoundMax” |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m) |
| Impedance | 8 Ω nominal |
| Power Handling | 35 W RMS / 120 W peak |
| Crossover Frequencies | 6 kHz, 9 kHz |
| Inputs | 1 × Binding-post pair |
| Grille | Aluminum, magnetic, paintable; protective cover included |
| Color | White |
| Overall Diameter | 10.3″ (262 mm) |
| Overall Depth | 4.7″ (119.3 mm) |
| Cutout Diameter | 9.4″ (240 mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 4.4″ (112 mm) |
| Unit Weight | 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) each |
| Package Weight | 10 lb |
| Box Dimensions (L × W × H) | 13.3″ × 12″ × 11.5″ |
| Warranty | Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Included in the Box