--- product_id: 1159335 title: "NS-IW280CWH 6.5\" 3-Way in-Ceiling Speaker System (Pair, White)" brand: "yamaha" price: "Β£178.67" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1159335-ns-iw280cwh-6-5-3-way-in-ceiling-speaker-system store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 100W max input power Swivel dome tweeters for wide sound dispersion 6.5" polypropylene mica woofers NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way in-Ceiling Speaker System (Pair, White) **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** Β£178.67 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your space with Yamaha’s invisible powerhouse sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way in-Ceiling Speaker System (Pair, White) by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** Β£178.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1159335-ns-iw280cwh-6-5-3-way-in-ceiling-speaker-system) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Immersive 3-Way Sound:** Experience crystal-clear highs and rich bass with dual tweeters and robust woofers. - β€’ **Durable & Reliable Build:** Polypropylene mica cones and water-resistant electronics ensure long-lasting performance. - β€’ **Plug & Play Installation:** Easy template cutout and secure mounting make setup a breeze for any home upgrade. - β€’ **Precision Audio Direction:** Swivel tweeters let you tailor sound dispersion exactly where you want it. - β€’ **Effortless Ceiling Integration:** Slim 10.2" frame and paintable grille blend seamlessly with your dΓ©cor. ## Overview The Yamaha NS-IW280CWH is a premium 6.5-inch 3-way in-ceiling speaker system featuring dual polypropylene mica woofers and swivel dome tweeters with SoundMax technology. Delivering up to 100 watts of power, it offers wide sound dispersion and a sleek, paintable aluminum grille for seamless integration. Designed for easy installation and durable performance, it’s perfect for stylish, clutter-free home theaters or multi-room audio setups. ## Description Yamaha High Quality, Durable And Incredible Sounding In-Ceiling Speaker, Pair.Frequency Response : 65 Hz - 28 kHz. Review: Great speakers for the budget! - Perfect for my economic yet awesome sounding home theater! My wife requested that we upgrade our home theater (awesome right?) to get the wires out of reach of our upcoming baby. By moving all of our speakers to the ceiling it's one less thing to be pushed over, unplugged or broken, so I went to town on researching the best options for this upgrade. After some searching, Yamaha seemed to be the mix of quality with cost, so I went this route. I was not disappointed in any way. One of the biggest perks for using all Yamaha speakers? They use the same template regardless of speaker size. I used an 8" 2-way Yamaha for the center channel, everything was the same as these 6.5" that were used as the front and rear side speaker. You cut the same hole, use the same template, and everything works. Makes me feel better about if I have to replace any future speaker, should one fail. The installation was a piece of cake... find where you want to put it (make sure to not do it over a ceiling truss or you'll be patching holes), trace the template, cut the hole, run the wire, plug in and then tighten the speaker into the hole. I used banana plugs throughout the setup, makes it extremely easy to do the wiring. The electronics used with these speakers are also covered w/ solid plastic, creating a water-resistant setup. Which is perfect for being in the ceiling, though it shouldn't (better not) see any water. Once everything was plugged in, the sound comes out just as I expect. Adding a subwoofer to the setup almost makes a 3-way speaker not needed, but it's good to get some of the higher frequency bass coming out of the speakers. For a simple home theater, this is the perfect addition that won't break your bank. Yamaha speakers are phenomenal and I will recommend them to anyone that asks. Review: Tremendous Value - I had a pair of these professionally installed this afternoon, and both me and the installer were really impressed with the value. Under $80 for a pair of well built speakers sent overnight (thanks Prime) is really impressive. The woofers are slightly angled, which allows you to easily direct the sound to the listening position. They installed very easily, and the included cardboard template was much nicer than templates I've seen in cheaper kits. The speakers have nice binding posts, and a large crossover. The two tweeters are suspended above the woofer, and are aim-able. The speakers were well packed, and arrived undamaged. The grills easily snap into place, but Yamaha also included some sticky strips to use with the grills if needed. I opted to go without them. Sound quality is very good, especially considering the price and convenience. I installed them as rear channel surrounds in a simple 5.1 setup. I can easily see them being used as side surrounds in a 7 channel setup. One little bonus, they have a relatively narrow bezel, which contributes to them being smaller overall. Some speakers I've seen have 1" or more in bezel alone, not the case here. There might be cheaper speakers out there, but this pair is a great compromise between value and quality. ## Features - 6.5 inches Polypropylene mica cone woofers (two per package) - Dual 3/4 inches dome tweeter with SoundMax technology - 100 Watt maximum input capability - Swivel tweeter for wide dispersion and paintable aluminum grille with protective cover - Limited warranty only when purchased from an AUTHORIZED YAMAHA DEALER - FRAME SIZE IS 10.2" - 6.5" polypropylene mica cone woofers - Dual 3/4" dome tweeter with SoundMax technology - 100-Watt maximum input capability - Swivel tweeter for wide dispersion - 2 per package ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000O3TFZO | | Additional Features | Radio | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Antenna Location | Construction,Indoor,Outdoor | | Audio Driver Size | 6.5 Inches | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | #90,771 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #159 in Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers | | Brand | Yamaha | | Built-In Media | Yamaha NS-IW280CWH Natural Sound 3-way In-ceiling Speaker System, Pair, Easy-to- | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Television, Projector | | Connectivity Protocol | Wired | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Control Method | Touch | | Controller Type | Corded Electric | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (749) | | Enclosure Material | polypropylene and mica | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00027108105017 | | Impedance | 8 Ohms | | Input Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) | | Is Waterproof | FALSE | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.2"D x 12.2"W x 11.5"H | | Item Weight | 8 Pounds | | MP3 player | No | | Manufacturer | Yamaha | | Model Name | NS-IW280CWH | | Model Number | B000O3TFZO-P | | Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount,Wall Mount | | Number Of Circuits | 3 | | Number of Audio Channels | 3.0 | | Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. | | Number of Items | 11 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Series Number | 280 | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 134 dB | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 60 Watts | | Speaker Size | 6.5 Inches | | Speaker Type | Woofer, Tweeter | | Specific Uses For Product | Indoor, Outdoor, Construction | | Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Subwoofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches | | Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 Inches | | UPC | 027108105017 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 year parts, 2 years labor | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Wireless Technology | No Wireless Communication Technology | | Woofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Connectivity Technology:** Wired - **Input Voltage:** 120 Volts (AC) - **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 60 Watts ## Images ![NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way in-Ceiling Speaker System (Pair, White) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hUz4RjKgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do they come with the grill/cover/screen.** A: Yes, a white grill cover is provided. It is flush mounted and the grill and frame are paintable **Q: would you mount 6 of these for a surround sound/stereo pourpose?** A: I have a larger center speaker over tv facing out and four 8'' Pyle speakers in ceiling with a separate subwoofer behind couch. I didn't like the highs on the yamaha's...sounded really tinny...probably because the dual tweeters. Try this link: http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PDIC80-300-Watt-In-Ceiling-Speaker/dp/B00069QMPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379981501&sr=8-1&keywords=pyle+8%27%27+ceiling They are less than the yamaha's and you get a pair. The sound in my opinion if more of a full range natural sound....hope this helps **Q: Can anyone please share the exact cutout template dimensions for 6.5”? Thanks!** A: The cutout is 240mm or 9.4". The frame size is 261mm or 10.2". This is the exact measurements taken off the template that is supplied with the speakers. I just installed 4 of these yesterday and am looking at the template as I write this. The person that says it is 9 7/8 inch is 100% wrong. 9.44" is about 9 7/16" so a 16th under a half inch. **Q: What center speaker did you choose to match these?** A: I did 5.1 Surround Sound in my new basement and used three NSIW960 2-Way Speaker for Left, Right, AND Center to go with two IW280CWH speakers that were my rear speakers. It sounds great! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great speakers for the budget! *by C***G on December 15, 2014* Perfect for my economic yet awesome sounding home theater! My wife requested that we upgrade our home theater (awesome right?) to get the wires out of reach of our upcoming baby. By moving all of our speakers to the ceiling it's one less thing to be pushed over, unplugged or broken, so I went to town on researching the best options for this upgrade. After some searching, Yamaha seemed to be the mix of quality with cost, so I went this route. I was not disappointed in any way. One of the biggest perks for using all Yamaha speakers? They use the same template regardless of speaker size. I used an 8" 2-way Yamaha for the center channel, everything was the same as these 6.5" that were used as the front and rear side speaker. You cut the same hole, use the same template, and everything works. Makes me feel better about if I have to replace any future speaker, should one fail. The installation was a piece of cake... find where you want to put it (make sure to not do it over a ceiling truss or you'll be patching holes), trace the template, cut the hole, run the wire, plug in and then tighten the speaker into the hole. I used banana plugs throughout the setup, makes it extremely easy to do the wiring. The electronics used with these speakers are also covered w/ solid plastic, creating a water-resistant setup. Which is perfect for being in the ceiling, though it shouldn't (better not) see any water. Once everything was plugged in, the sound comes out just as I expect. Adding a subwoofer to the setup almost makes a 3-way speaker not needed, but it's good to get some of the higher frequency bass coming out of the speakers. For a simple home theater, this is the perfect addition that won't break your bank. Yamaha speakers are phenomenal and I will recommend them to anyone that asks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tremendous Value *by J***N on January 4, 2013* I had a pair of these professionally installed this afternoon, and both me and the installer were really impressed with the value. Under $80 for a pair of well built speakers sent overnight (thanks Prime) is really impressive. The woofers are slightly angled, which allows you to easily direct the sound to the listening position. They installed very easily, and the included cardboard template was much nicer than templates I've seen in cheaper kits. The speakers have nice binding posts, and a large crossover. The two tweeters are suspended above the woofer, and are aim-able. The speakers were well packed, and arrived undamaged. The grills easily snap into place, but Yamaha also included some sticky strips to use with the grills if needed. I opted to go without them. Sound quality is very good, especially considering the price and convenience. I installed them as rear channel surrounds in a simple 5.1 setup. I can easily see them being used as side surrounds in a 7 channel setup. One little bonus, they have a relatively narrow bezel, which contributes to them being smaller overall. Some speakers I've seen have 1" or more in bezel alone, not the case here. There might be cheaper speakers out there, but this pair is a great compromise between value and quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Install, great sound *by S***R on August 25, 2008* I was nervous about installation having never mounted one before. The template provided worked fine, don't cut any smaller than the hole you have traced out. I learned to cut just outside the line for best fit. I found the best tool for cutting the dry-wall was a jigsaw blade in a vice-grip. The connectors for the wires are a very high-quality spring-loaded design. Very easy to connect he wires with when you are up on a ladder. The cosmetic grill that covers the speaker can snap into place without any tools or need of the included adhesive pad. Worst case, you may have to pry or pound it in with your fist gently. Sound great so far. I also used a lot of leftover inslation around the spaker between the floor joists to accoustically insulate them. I have one set of these in my basement ceiling and don't want too much noise upstairs, so I even used that thick lead-weight barrier material for automotive speakers above these to help prevent that. IMHO, Yamaha strikes the right balance of cost, quality, and performance. ## Frequently Bought Together - YAMAHA NS-IW280CWH 6.5" 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System (White, Pair) - Amazon Basics 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable, 50 feet, Transparent - YAMAHA R-S202BL Stereo Receiver --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1159335-ns-iw280cwh-6-5-3-way-in-ceiling-speaker-system](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1159335-ns-iw280cwh-6-5-3-way-in-ceiling-speaker-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*