Built-in speaker Yamaha NS-IC800 White

Yamaha NS-IC800 two-way coaxial in-ceiling loudspeakers for custom installation

The Yamaha NS-IC800 is a pair of in-ceiling loudspeakers intended for custom installations where the speaker should be acoustically fully fledged, yet visually discreet. The design uses a two-way coaxial driver arrangement that places the tweeter on the axis of the woofer, so the sound radiates from a single point. Supplied with the speakers is a magnetically attached grille that can be repainted to match the colour of the ceiling, together with a protective cover for the construction phase.

The woofer measures 8" in diameter and uses a mica-filled polypropylene cone, combining stiffness with internal damping. The upper range is handled by a 1" fluid-cooled soft dome, which is swivelling, so the dispersion of the high frequencies can be fine-tuned to the listening position even when the location of the ceiling cut-out is fixed by the building structure. A mounting depth of 4-1/4" and a diameter of 10-3/4" allow installation into common plasterboard ceilings; the weight of a single unit is 4.2 lb.

The frequency range of 50 Hz – 28 kHz covers the band from the low bass to ultra-high frequencies, while a sensitivity of 90 dB (2.83 V/1 m) at an impedance of 8 ohms reduces the demands on amplifier power. Power handling of 50 W nominal and 140 W maximum provides headroom even in larger spaces. The coaxial arrangement contributes to a more stable perception of the sound source off the main axis, which is crucial with ceiling placement – reproduction stays consistent as you move around the room.

The NS-IC800 can be used as both a front and a surround ceiling speaker, that is, in stereo multi-room systems as well as part of a multichannel home setup. The swivelling tweeter and the paintable grille broaden the options for integration into an interior without compromising the dispersion of the high frequencies.

Key features

• Coaxial design: Two-way arrangement with a single radiating point
• Woofer: 8" mica-filled polypropylene cone
• Tweeter: 1" fluid-cooled soft dome, swivelling
• Specifications: 50 Hz – 28 kHz, 90 dB, 8 ohms, 140 W max
• Installation: Magnetic paintable grille, mounting depth 4-1/4"