Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Model: NS-IW480CW
SKU: 8285884
UPC: 027108105000
Enjoy the sound of these speakers without adding the clutter of speaker cabinets to your home theater. SoundMax technology and the dual tweeter design evenly disperses sound for improved coverage.
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
4.9
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Customer Reviews for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)
Review 1 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great speakers

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BGSU85
from Louisville
on 02/07/2011
What's great about it: Sound, ease of installation
What's not so great: nothing!
I just installed the first pair of two pair I purchased and am very satisfied with them. They are easy to install, come with great instructions, and sound great once they are installed. I was worried about possibly needing to install a subwoofer too but I don't think that will be necessary.
Tips: use a Roto-zip to cut out the drywall and stuff insulation into the hole prior to monting the speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great sound!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: madever
from Houston, TX
on 02/05/2011
What's great about it: Price is not as much as others but still great sound
What's not so great: nothing
Bought these speakers for my living room along with the 6 1/2 for my master and I was very impressed with the sound that they produce. I have had/installed a lot of different kind of in-ceiling speakers and these by far are the best to install in a room that doesn't have a subwoofer. They produce a good quality bass sound but not enough to rattle the walls. If you want that, you would deffinitly need to add a sub to the room. But for what I use them for which is just music, they are perfect. For the smaller rooms, I would recommed the 6 1/2 which are just as good but just a little less bass.
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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4.8 out of 5(9)
 
 
 
 
 
+4points
8out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Awesome Home Theater Speakers

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jksa
from Spring, TX
on 11/27/2010
What's great about it: Sound and ease of installation
What's not so great: Nothing so far.
I recently mounted these speakers in game / theater room. We wanted speakers that were ceiling mounted so they were out of the way and not noticable. These speakers were super easy to install (other than running wires which has nothing to do with the speakers themselves). Each pair came with a template for cutting the hole, had pop out legs that held them in place while you finished mounting them, and spring loaded speaker wire connectors that made connections fast and easily accomodated 14 gauge speaker wire (or banana clips). Once installed they fit flush and are virtually invisible with no annoying emblems or tags on the covers. The sound from these speakers is fantastic. You really get a theater like surround sound experience with four of these in the ceiling.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
13out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great sound, great quality and great buy.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Luther101
from Rocky Mount, NC
on 01/06/2010
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Power
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy instalation
I followed the instructions and the installation and hook up was a breeze. I would recommend this product to other users.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great speakers for a great price!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: rglv
from las vegas
on 12/18/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Power
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great sound for a very reasonable price.
I easily installed these speakers along with a yamaha receiver. My brother has Klipsch speakers and we both can not tell a difference between the two systems and the Yamaha speakers are much less.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Sounds great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Duh869
from Plainfield, ct
on 06/07/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Power
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: easy install
What's not so great: ??dunno
Used for rear surround, works great! Easy install!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great Performance, Better Price

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MFLonster
from Manchester, NH
on 01/19/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Power
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Sound quality, ease of installation, appearance
What's not so great: No lows for these speakers
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Great sound and look great!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Tulsa, OK
on 01/10/2009
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Power
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Had them installed yesterday by Geek Squad. They sound better then I thought and at 108.99 a pair you can't go wrong!
What's not so great: none so far
Purchased these speakers along with the Klipsch Icon WC-24 center channel and Definitive Technologies Pro Sub 1000 10" sub. They are mated to a Harman Kardon receiver and everything sounds STUNNING! You can adjust the two tweeters on these yamaha speakers and aim the sound to the middle of the room or wherever you want. Good instructions come with it. I did not install these myself.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Got Speakers

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Phoneman2003
from Palm Harbor , Fl.
on 01/10/2008
What's great about it: Great for limited space.
What's not so great: gona have to paint.
Great speakers. I was just WoW when turned on after a simple install. Sound quality is natural and clear. This is not for a Boom system.... this is quality not quantity. Good luck.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Yamaha 8" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

Your friends will be jealous!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: amick827
from Covington, LA
on 10/17/2007
What's great about it: Great for music, sports, games, etc. Excellent!
What's not so great: May lack a little on the low end, depending on what you want.
For the money, you can't beat these speakers. A good friend of mine who works for BB recommended them hands down. He was 100% right! The speakers have a sound quality that rival equipment twice their price. My wife loves the fact that they're hidden away and all my neighbors are jealous of the sound quality I get out of these babies (paired up with a Yamaha receiver)!
The paintable covers are great, so you can put them in-wall if you have access. In-wall or in-ceiling, you really can't go wrong with these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.