Description
Yamaha NS-IC800 is an 8-inch passive in-ceiling speaker designed for home audio, background music, and custom installations. It is a 2-way coaxial speaker with an 8-inch woofer and adjustable tweeter.
Key specifications
* Type: 2-way coaxial ceiling speaker
* Woofer: 8″ (20 cm) polypropylene mica cone
* Tweeter: 1″ (2.5 cm) fluid-cooled soft dome, swivel type
* Frequency response: 50 Hz – 28 kHz
* Maximum input power: 140 W
* Sensitivity: 90 dB
* Impedance: 8 ohms
* Crossover: 3.5 kHz, 12 dB/octave
* Cutout/mounting depth: about 109 mm (4.25″)
* Speaker diameter: about 283 mm (11.1″)
* Weight: about 1.9 kg each
Features
1. Swivel tweeter: lets you aim higher frequencies toward the listening area.
2. Horn-shaped acoustic baffle: helps distribute sound more evenly.
3. Magnetic grille: easier to remove for cleaning or painting.
4. Back cover: helps protect the speaker and provides a cleaner installation.
Good uses
1. Whole-home music systems
2. Kitchen, living room, bedroom, office ceiling audio
3. Dolby Atmos height channels (when paired with a suitable AV receiver)
4. Commercial background music installations
The NS-IC800 is passive, so it needs an amplifier or AV receiver. A good match is an amplifier that can comfortably drive 8-ohm speakers and provides roughly 30–100 W per channel for normal home use.
Pros
1. Strong bass for an in-ceiling speaker due to the 8-inch driver
2. Clear vocals and dialogue
3. Slim, discreet ceiling appearance
4. Good efficiency (90 dB sensitivity)
5. Suitable for larger rooms compared with many 6.5-inch ceiling speakers
Overall, the Yamaha NS-IC800 is a solid choice if you want better-than-average ceiling speaker performance, especially where fuller sound and stronger bass matter.
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