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TECHNICAL DATA
DesignMax DM8C
in-ceiling loudspeaker
Technical Specifications
SINGLE LOUDSPEAKER PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
(1)
60 – 20,000 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
(1)
52 – 20,000 Hz
Nominal Coverage Angle
(2)
175° conical
Nominal Coverage Angle (1 - 10 kHz) 140° conical
Bose extended-lifecycle test
(5)
AES transducer test
(6)
Power Handling, long-term continuous 125 W 150 W
Power Handling, peak 500 W 600 W
Sensitivity (SPL/ 1W @ 1 m)
(3)
90 dB 90 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
(4)
111 dB 112 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 117 dB 118 dB
Crossover 1.5 kHz (passive 2-way crossover)
Loudspeaker EQ Not Required, Bose EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available
Recommended High-Pass Protection 48 Hz with recommended 24 dB / octave filter
Overload protection Resistor-network power reduction with automatic reset
Transformer taps
70V: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass
100V: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass
TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency 1 x 8-inch woofer (203 mm)
High Frequency 1 x 1-inch compression driver, coaxial center-firing (25 mm)
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms (transformer bypass)
Product Overview
DesignMax loudspeakers bring outstanding audio
and aesthetics to any commercial space. Delivering
SPL suitable for foreground music, The 125-watt
DesignMax DM8C features a two-way, 8-inch
coaxially mounted woofer and a center-firing 1-inch
compression driver, delivering 52 Hz - 20 kHz
frequency range. The DM8C is installed easily via
QuickHold mounting arms. And with both black and
white versions available, the DMC is easy to integrate
with any décor.
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Key Features
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 — includes Euroblock connectors; plenum-rated backcan, tile-bridge, and front-access audio wiring that makes
installation and troubleshooting easier
Deliver high SPL for demanding applications, including venues such as ballrooms, concourses, and convention centers