Do these speakers need an amplifier?

Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amplification, so they need a receiver or amplifier rated for their impedance and power handling.

How many speakers come in the box?

The set is a pair, so you get two speakers, along with paint protective covers and cutout templates.

Can I paint the grilles to match my ceiling?

Yamaha supplies paint protective covers so you can paint the grilles and frames to blend with the ceiling.

What is the tilted woofer for?

The woofer is angled so its output points toward the listening position rather than straight down, which helps when the seats are not directly under the speaker.

Are these good for surround sound?

Yes. In-ceiling speakers like these are commonly used for overhead and surround channels in a home theater, paired with an amplifier or AV receiver.

Do they come with a template for the cutout?

Yes, cutout templates are included to mark the ceiling opening before you cut.

Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair)

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Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair)

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Our take on the Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair)

The Yamaha NS-IW480C is a three-way in-ceiling speaker sold as a pair, built around an 8-inch woofer, a pivoting tweeter and a second tweeter fed through Yamaha's SoundMax crossover. The angled woofer aims sound toward the listening area instead of straight down, which helps in rooms where the seats sit off to one side. It suits surround and whole-room audio installs where you want speakers out of sight. Against typical two-way ceiling speakers it adds a dedicated midrange and dual tweeters for wider dispersion, though it is a passive speaker that needs an amplifier and cutouts in your ceiling.

Best forSurround and overhead channels in a home theaterWhole-room or multi-room ceiling audioRooms where seats sit off-axis from the speakersOwners who want speakers hidden in the ceiling

Pros

Three-way design with a dedicated midrange driver
Dual tweeters with SoundMax crossover for wide dispersion
Tilted woofer aims sound at the listening position
Paintable grilles and cutout templates included
Sold as a matched pair

Cons

Passive design needs a separate amplifier or receiver
Requires cutting holes in the ceiling
Ceiling placement limits where you can aim the sound
Bass output depends on the ceiling cavity behind it

Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair) prices at every store

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About the Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair)

The Yamaha NS-IW480C is a pair of 8-inch, three-way in-ceiling speakers with a low-profile design. They are made for easy installation and a natural sound.

A crossover network works with dual tweeters through SoundMax to spread sound widely. The woofer is tilted to direct sound toward the listening position.

Paint protective covers and cutout templates are provided to help with installation.

Type: In-ceiling, three-way speaker system
Size: 8"
Color: White
Quantity: Pair
Tweeters: Dual, with SoundMax
Woofer: Tilted design
In the box: Paint protective covers, cutout templates

Specifications

color: WhiteSource
size: 8"Source

Questions and answers

Do these speakers need an amplifier?: Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amplification, so they need a receiver or amplifier rated for their impedance and power handling.
How many speakers come in the box?: The set is a pair, so you get two speakers, along with paint protective covers and cutout templates.
Can I paint the grilles to match my ceiling?: Yamaha supplies paint protective covers so you can paint the grilles and frames to blend with the ceiling.
What is the tilted woofer for?: The woofer is angled so its output points toward the listening position rather than straight down, which helps when the seats are not directly under the speaker.
Are these good for surround sound?: Yes. In-ceiling speakers like these are commonly used for overhead and surround channels in a home theater, paired with an amplifier or AV receiver.
Do they come with a template for the cutout?: Yes, cutout templates are included to mark the ceiling opening before you cut.
Where is the Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair) cheapest?: At Walmart, for $229.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Yamaha NS-IW480CWH In-Ceiling 8" Natural Sound Three-Way Speaker System (Pair)?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.