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Yamaha NS-IC800

The Yamaha NS-IC800 is an in-ceiling speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 90 dB sensitivity. 27 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
90 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Bass extension
50 Hz
How low it plays
Woofer
8 in
Nominal size

$200 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the NS-IC800 is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that, and as a height speaker it needs Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    27 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers without Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

    A height speaker needs one that decodes them.

    2 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works27

Not recommended2

  • Denon AVR-S570BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

  • Denon AVR-S670H

    Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

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NS-IC800 specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
50 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 203 mm
Size
11×11×4 in
Weight
1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
MSRP
$200 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the NS-IC800

What receiver do I need for the NS-IC800?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-X1700H are rated to drive it. Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-S670H are not rated for it.
Is the NS-IC800 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Yamaha NS-IC800 has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the NS-IC800 need?
Yamaha does not publish a recommended amplifier power. Its sensitivity is 90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the NS-IC800 go?
The Yamaha NS-IC800 is rated down to 50 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the NS-IC800?
The Yamaha NS-IC800 measures 273 × 273 × 108 mm (10.7 × 10.7 × 4.3 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 1.9 kg (4.2 lb).

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References

  1. Yamaha NS-IC800: Spec sheet, usa.yamaha.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Yamaha NS-IC800: Retailer listing, worldwidestereo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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