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LCR Optimized Dual 6.5" Kevlar Woofers 1" Titanium Tweeter Custom Crossover Paintable Grille Natural Sound

Yamaha NS-IW960 In-Wall Speaker (Single)

Designed for premium custom installations, the Yamaha NS-IW960 delivers powerful front-stage performance in a clean, nearly invisible in-wall format. Purpose-built for left, center, or right channel duties, this refined speaker combines dual 6.5-inch Kevlar® cone woofers, a pivoting 1-inch titanium-dome tweeter, and a high-capacity crossover network to produce dynamic, detailed sound for movies, TV, and music while preserving a sophisticated built-in appearance.

Cinema-focused Yamaha engineering meets elegant architectural integration with crisp dialogue, controlled bass, and paintable, room-friendly installation flexibility.

Architectural Home Theater Sound with Precise Front-Stage Performance

The Yamaha NS-IW960 is engineered specifically for installations where high-performance audio and discreet aesthetics are equally important. Ideal for front left, center, or right channel placement, it delivers articulate dialogue, strong midrange presence, and detailed high-frequency extension through a sophisticated driver array tuned for home theater realism. Its in-wall construction keeps the room visually clean, while premium components help maintain clarity and dynamics even in demanding movie and music applications.

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Purpose-Built for LCR Use
Optimized voicing makes it an excellent choice for front left, center, or right channel roles in premium theater systems.
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Dual Kevlar® Woofers
Twin 6.5-inch drivers deliver articulate bass and midrange detail with low distortion and strong output capability.
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Pivoting Titanium Tweeter
Aim the high frequencies toward the main listening area for improved imaging and better seat-to-seat performance.
2-Way
In-Wall Design
Architectural speaker configuration combines discreet installation with full-range theater performance.
50 Hz – 28 kHz
Frequency Range
Wide response helps reproduce impactful effects, natural voices, and refined top-end detail.
88 dB
Sensitivity
Efficient enough to pair well with a wide range of AV receivers and custom-install amplifiers.
150 W Peak
Power Handling
Built to handle demanding playback with strong output for cinematic front-channel duties.

Core Capability Rows

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Purpose-Built for Front and Center Channel Applications

The NS-IW960 is specifically voiced for the demanding roles of front left, center, and right channels in home theater systems. That means it is designed to reproduce clear dialogue, convincing effects placement, and a stable front soundstage that anchors movies, concerts, and TV content with authority.

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Dual 6.5-Inch Kevlar® Cone Woofers

Two Kevlar® woofers provide controlled bass response and detailed midrange reproduction with excellent rigidity and low distortion. This driver arrangement helps deliver dynamic impact and vocal intelligibility while maintaining smooth tonal balance in larger media rooms and dedicated theater spaces.

1-Inch Titanium-Dome Swivel Tweeter

The titanium-dome tweeter is designed for crisp, extended high-frequency reproduction, and its pivoting construction allows installers to direct treble energy toward the main listening position. This improves clarity, imaging, and overall precision, especially in rooms where ideal speaker placement is limited by architecture.

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Customized High-Capacity Crossover Network

A carefully engineered crossover helps integrate the woofers and tweeter smoothly, preserving transient response and reducing audible distortion. The result is cleaner handoff between drivers, better detail retrieval, and a more natural presentation across dialogue, soundtracks, and stereo music playback.

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Architectural Installation with Paintable Grille

The slim, in-wall form factor keeps the speaker visually unobtrusive, while the paintable grille allows it to blend with surrounding décor for a custom-finished appearance. A protective cover and cut-out template are included to simplify professional installation and finishing work.

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Gold-Plated Push Terminals for Reliable Connection

Gold-plated push-type speaker terminals provide a secure, corrosion-resistant connection path for dependable long-term performance. This helps maintain signal integrity in fixed installations where clean connections and installation confidence are essential.

Key Features

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LCR-Focused Design
Specifically engineered for front-channel and center-channel applications in serious home theater systems.
Home Theater
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Dual 6.5" Kevlar® Woofers
Rigid, responsive woofers deliver authoritative mid-bass and articulate vocal reproduction.
Driver Array
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1" Swivel Titanium Tweeter
Aimable high-frequency driver improves treble focus and listening-seat accuracy.
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Natural Sound Voicing
Yamaha tuning supports smooth, fatigue-free listening for both movies and music.
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Custom Crossover Network
High-capacity crossover design helps preserve dynamics, clarity, and transient detail.
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Paintable Grille
Designed to disappear into the room with a décor-friendly, custom-install finish.
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Gold-Plated Push Terminals
Secure, low-resistance speaker connections for long-term installation reliability.
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Install-Ready Accessories
Includes grille, protective cover, and cut-out template for easier professional integration.

Technical Specifications

Speaker Design & Driver Configuration
System Type2-way in-wall (LCR/Front/Center), passive
Woofers2 × 6.5" (165 mm) Kevlar® cone
Tweeter1" (25 mm) titanium-dome, swivel
Mounting TypeIn-wall
TerminalsGold-plated push-type speaker terminals
ColorWhite (paintable grille)
Performance Specifications
Frequency Response50 Hz – 28 kHz
Sensitivity88 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
Impedance8 Ω nominal
Power Handling150 W peak / 50 W RMS
Dimensions, Installation & Packaging
Overall Dimensions (W × H × D)23.44" × 7.69" × 3.75" (59.54 × 19.53 × 9.53 cm)
Mounting / Cutout Depth3.2" (8.0 cm)
Product Weight6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
Package Weight8 lb
Box Dimensions (L × W × H)25" × 9.5" × 6"
UPC027108104478
WarrantyLimited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty

What’s in the Box

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Yamaha NS-IW960 Speaker Package
A premium single-speaker in-wall solution with installation essentials for a clean architectural finish.
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Yamaha NS-IW960 In-Wall Speaker (Single)
High-performance in-wall LCR speaker with dual Kevlar® woofers and titanium tweeter.
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Paintable Grille
Designed to match surrounding décor for a discreet, near-invisible installed appearance.
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Protective Cover
Helps safeguard the speaker during installation and finishing work.
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Cut-Out Template
Simplifies in-wall placement and improves installation accuracy.
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Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer-backed coverage for added installation and ownership confidence.

Built-In Yamaha Theater Performance with Premium Architectural Style

The Yamaha NS-IW960 is an excellent choice for custom home theater installations that demand both strong front-stage sound and a refined built-in appearance. With dual 6.5-inch Kevlar® woofers, a pivoting titanium tweeter, and Yamaha Natural Sound tuning, it brings impressive dialogue clarity, dynamic range, and room-friendly elegance to serious in-wall systems.

Single Speaker 2-Way In-Wall Dual 6.5" Woofers 1" Swivel Tweeter 150W Peak Paintable Grille

UPC: 027108104478 • Warranty: Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty.

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