Installing quality in-ceiling speakers doesn't have to be difficult! This pair of Yamaha NS-IC480C 8 In. 120 Watt Max 3-Way In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers are easy to install. They are designed to deliver high-quality Natural Sound, enhancing the home theater experience. Plus they have paintable speaker frames and grilles, making them ideal various custom installation requirements, including either in-wall or in-ceiling. They also feature 50 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response, 8 in. polypropylene mica cone woofers and dual 3/4 in. dome tweeters with SoundMax. SoundMax is Yamaha's proprietary crossover network that maximizes sound coverage while minimizing high-frequency interference. Plus the tweeters can be swiveled so you can precision-aim high-frequencies.
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I was looking for a pair of ceiling speakers for our new kitchen addition to be used with a SONOS system. The powered SONOS cube has 55 watts / per channel and it is more than enough power to make these speakers sound good.
I was afraid that if I only went with a 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 inch woofer, I'd be disappointed with the fullness and bass output. So I knew I had to buy a pair of 8 inch woofers to satisfy my high standard for sound quality. I was also slightly afraid that for under $200, these speakers wouldn't sound as good as some higher priced models.
I am happy to report that these speakers ROCK!! They have good full sound and good bass output (for 8 inch speakers). They sound awesome and I have no complaints at all. The sound they produce is equal to, if not better, than many more expensive models.
What's great about it: Sound quality, ease of installation, appearance