Bose DesignMax DM8C

Bose DesignMax DM8C – Black

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With coaxial two-way drivers, the 150-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8C loudspeaker delivers powerful SPL suitable for foreground music — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation.

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Description

DesignMax loudspeakers bring outstanding audio and aesthetics to any commercial space. With 12 models to choose from, it’s easy to create tailored solutions that deliver instantly impressive sound. QuickHold mounting mechanisms make installation efficient, reducing strain and hassle — and saving substantial time. And with both black and white versions available, DesignMax loudspeakers integrate seamlessly with any décor.

Delivering SPL suitable for foreground music, the 125-watt DesignMax DM8C loudspeaker features a two-way, 8-inch coaxially mounted woofer and a center-firing 1-inch compression driver, producing a 50 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range. The DM8C is ceiling-mounted and installs easily via QuickHold mounting arms.

Features

Combine models to complete any design, big or small — 12 loudspeakers to mix and match, from 2-inch, low-profile models to 8-inch, high-SPL compression-driver loudspeakers and outdoor-rated options

Deliver instantly impressive sound with custom Bose drivers — no DSP or EQ required. For even better sound, use select Bose DSPs and amplifiers to enable Bose loudspeaker EQ and SmartBass processing, which expands performance and response at any listening level

Blend into any room design with elegant form factors, minimum-bezel grilles available in black or white, and removable logos

Reduce installation time with the patented QuickHold mounting system, which also reduces strain, hassle, and the chance of product damage

Install easily — all models include Euroblock connectors; ceiling-mounted models include plenum-rated backcans, tile-bridges, and front-access audio wiring that makes installation and troubleshooting easier

Deliver high SPL for demanding applications, including high-ceiling venues such as ballrooms, concourses, and convention centers

Applications

Designed for a wide range of applications, including:

Performing arts venues
Places of worship
Conference centers
Retail stores
Restaurants and bars
Hospitality venues

Technical Specifications

Compliance

Safety Agency Ratings

UL-1480A, S5591/ UL Listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation, NFPA70 & NFPA90-A, CE compliant

Physical

Colors	Black (RAL 9005), white (similar to RAL 9003), paintable
Enclosure Material	Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed backcan
Environmental	Indoor only
Grille	Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, with safety tether
Ceiling Cutout	13.8 in (349 mm)
Logo	Rotatable, removable
Suspension/ Mounting	(3) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms, (3) safety cable attachment points
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Product Dimensions (H×W×D)	16.1 in × 10.0 in (409 mm × 255 mm), loudspeaker diameter × depth / 13.4 in × 9.5 in (340 mm × 240 mm), backcan diameter × depth
Net Weight	21.1 lb (9.6 kg), loudspeaker with grille / 2.2 lb (1.0 kg), tile bridge
Shipping Weight	28.0 lb (12.7 kg), single

Perfomance

Frequency Range (-10 dB)	52 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Coverage, Horizontal	135° conical
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m	113 dB
Nominal Impedance	8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Power Handling, long-term continuous	150 W
Power Handling, Peak	600 W
Recommended Signal Processing	Not required, Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available
Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m)	91 dB
Transformer Taps, 100V	5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass
Transformer Taps, 70V	2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass
Coverage, Vertical	135° conical

Transducers

Driver Protection	Recommended high-pass protection 48 Hz with recommended 24 dB/octave filter; Overload protection; Resistor-network power reduction with automatic reset
Low-Frequency	1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer
Crossover	1.5 kHz, passive 2-way crossover
High-Frequency	1 × 1 in (25 mm) compression driver, coaxial center-firing

Additional information

Brand	Bose
Colour	Black, White
Speaker Type	Ceiling