Yamaha VXS3FTW Surface Mount Speaker – 20 W RMS, White

The Yamaha VXS3FTW is a compact, premium-grade speaker engineered for refined background music in elegant spaces. Designed for versatility, it mounts discreetly on surfaces, ceilings, or walls, delivering crisp, balanced sound without drawing attention away from décor. The white model blends seamlessly into modern interiors, and the enclosure and grille are paintable to match any color scheme, making it ideal for contemporary lounges, galleries, upscale retail environments, corporate laces, and high-end hospitality venues. With 20 W RMS of reliable power, the VXS3FTW offers enough headroom for intimate ambiance in intimate rooms or more lively settings when paired with a suitable amplifier, while maintaining a quiet presence that complements rather than competes with interior design. The speaker’s compact footprint belies its ability to deliver clear highs and warm mids across a wide listening area, ensuring consistent sound across seating arrangements and open-plan layouts. Yamaha has tuned the VXS3FTW for premium background music, focusing on natural tonal balance, low distortion, and smooth dispersion so conversations remain intelligible and music maintains its ambience, even at lower listening levels. The result is a discreet, aesthetically pleasing audio solution that integrates with elegance, rather than demanding attention, while still providing the reliable performance needed for background music systems in refined settings. The paintable finish and availability of contrasting Black and White variants give integrators and designers flexibility to achieve a seamless, cohesive look that enhances the environment without sacrificing acoustic quality. With a dedicated mounting bracket included, installation is straightforward, enabling precise aiming and unobtrusive placement in ceilings, walls, or on flat surfaces. The VXS3FTW’s engineering focuses on wide coverage and predictable performance, making it a dependable choice for venues that value both style and sound. Whether used to accompany soft conversation in a boutique hotel lobby or to provide a subtle sonic backdrop in a gallery corridor, this Yamaha speaker is built to deliver dependable, refined audio that elevates the space rather than dominates it.

• Compact, discreet design: The Yamaha VXS3FTW combines a small, unobtrusive footprint with a modern, clean silhouette that blends into upscale interiors. Its size allows it to be mounted flush against walls or ceilings, reducing visual clutter while maintaining high audio fidelity. The discreet grille and slim enclosure ensure the speaker remains an integral part of the room’s aesthetics, so decor remains the focus while sound enhances the ambiance. This makes it an excellent choice for background music in lounges, galleries, boutique hotels, and high-end retail spaces where tastefully integrated audio is essential.
• Paintable enclosure and grille: Both the enclosure and the protective grille are designed to be paintable, enabling effortless color-matching to walls or ceilings. This capability helps the VXS3FTW disappear into architectural features, preserving the integrity of the space’s design. The paintable surfaces ensure that even after installation, the speaker can be customized to achieve a seamless, bespoke look, whether the venue features neutral whites, bold accent walls, or textured finishes. This feature is particularly valuable in spaces that frequently refresh their interior design, as it minimizes upkeep and maintains a cohesive appearance over time.
• Wide-angle coverage for even sound distribution: The VXS3FTW is engineered to deliver broad, even dispersion, ensuring listeners seated throughout the room experience a consistent, natural sound. Whether guests are near the speaker or across the space, the sound remains balanced, reducing hot spots and dead zones. This characteristic is crucial for background music systems in dining rooms, art galleries, and reception areas, where uniform ambiance enhances the customer experience without overpowering conversations or attention to decor.
• Flexible mounting with included bracket: The speaker is designed for surface, ceiling, or wall mounting and ships with a dedicated design-enhancing bracket that supports precise aiming and secure installation. The bracket simplifies alignment, allowing installers to optimize coverage with minimal time and effort. The mount is engineered to hold the compact enclosure firmly while maintaining a clean, professional appearance, which is especially important in spaces where aesthetics are as important as acoustics. This flexibility translates into easier retrofits, renovations, or new installations across venues with varied architectural constraints.
• Ideal for refined background music in elegant spaces: The Yamaha VXS3FTW excels at providing refined background audio that enhances ambience without dominating the room. Its sound signature emphasizes clarity and warmth, creating a comfortable acoustic environment that complements conversations, soft lighting, and tasteful decor. In hotels, restaurants, galleries, and contemporary offices, the VXS3FTW helps establish a welcoming atmosphere, enriching the listening experience without drawing attention to the speaker itself. The interplay of design and performance makes it a preferred choice for designers and integrators aiming to achieve a sophisticated, cohesive look with dependable sound quality.

Technical Details of Yamaha VXS3FTW

• Power handling: 20 W RMS
• Finish and paintability: Enclosure and grille are paintable; color options include white with black and white variants available
• Mounting capability: Surface-mount, ceiling-mountable, and wall-mountable; includes a dedicated mounting bracket
• Dispersion: Wide-angle coverage designed for even sound distribution across larger seating areas
• Design emphasis: Compact, discreet appearance that integrates with upscale interiors while delivering reliable audio performance

How to install Yamaha VXS3FTW

• Plan the installation location to maximize coverage and maintain visual discretion. Choose a position that delivers even sound across seating zones and avoids direct sight lines to listeners for a cleaner look.
• Use the included dedicated mounting bracket to attach the speaker to the chosen surface, ceiling, or wall. Ensure you select hardware suitable for the substrate (drywall, masonry, concrete, etc.) and follow local building codes for secure mounting.
• Connect your amplifier or AV receiver to the speaker input, observing proper polarity. If using a multi-room or distributed-system setup, route wiring according to your system’s design to preserve channel separation and impedance compatibility.
• Attach the VXS3FTW to the bracket, adjust tilt or aiming if permitted by the bracket design, and verify a stable, secure installation. Double-check all connections and fasteners before powering on the system.
• Power up and perform a basic audition to ensure even coverage throughout the space. Fine-tune the listening level and, if available, apply any room compensation or equalization to achieve a balanced ambient sound that complements the venue’s acoustics.
• If you plan to match the installation to décor, paint the enclosure and grille after ensuring the paint adheres to the material and does not affect acoustic performance. Allow adequate drying time and avoid spray or paint that could cause cosmetic or functional issues.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Yamaha VXS3FTW suitable for ceiling, wall, and surface mounting?
  A: Yes. The VXS3FTW is designed to be versatile and can be mounted on ceilings, walls, or surfaces using the included dedicated bracket and compatible hardware.
• Q: What color finishes are available?
  A: The VXS3FTW is offered in white, with black and white variants available in other configurations. Both finishes are paintable to blend with decor for a seamless look.
• Q: What is the power rating?
  A: The speaker is rated for 20 W RMS, suitable for refined background music in smaller-to-medium spaces where a discreet audio presence is desired.
• Q: Can I paint the enclosure?
  A: Yes. The enclosure and grille are designed to be paintable, allowing you to match your space while maintaining acoustic integrity.
• Q: What types of venues is this speaker best suited for?
  A: The Yamaha VXS3FTW excels in upscale environments such as lounges, galleries, boutique hotels, fine dining spaces, chic offices, and premium retail settings where appearance and audio quality are both priorities.