Klipsch CDT-3650-C II vs Yamaha NS-IC800

The Klipsch CDT-3650-C II is more sensitive (93 dB vs 90 dB), so it plays louder per watt and costs less ($125 vs $200). The Yamaha NS-IC800 plays lower (50 Hz vs 63 Hz).

What each one works with

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CDT-3650-C IINS-IC800
Receivers and amps that drive it27 of 2927 of 29

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

CDT-3650-C IINS-IC800
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Sensitivity93 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end63 Hz50 Hz
Drivers1 × 25 mm, 1 × 165 mm1 × 25 mm, 1 × 203 mm
Size9×9×4 in11×11×4 in
Weight3.08 kg (6.8 lb)1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
MSRP$125 each (MSRP, September 2026)$200 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: Klipsch CDT-3650-C II, Yamaha NS-IC800.

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References

  1. Klipsch CDT-3650-C II: Spec sheet, d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Klipsch CDT-3650-C II: Retailer listing, walmart.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Yamaha NS-IC800: Spec sheet, usa.yamaha.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Yamaha NS-IC800: Retailer listing, worldwidestereo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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