Data Sheet
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DesignMax DM8C
in-ceiling loudspeaker
Footnotes
(1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis in half-space environment with Bose EQ voicing
(2) 1 kHz to 4 kHz average
(3) Sensitivity measured on-axis in half-space environment with Bose EQ voicing
(4) Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression.
(5) Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
(6) AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise
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Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/2019
PHYSICAL
Enclosure Material Engineered plastics front bae with integrated steel formed backcan
Grille Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, with safety-tether
Logo Rotatable, removable
Color Black: RAL 9005, White: Bose Arctic White, similar to RAL 9003, Paintable
Environmental Indoor only
Safety Agency UL-1480A, S5591/ UL Listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation, NFPA70 &
NFPA90-A, in accordance with IEC60268-5, ROHS, CE compliant
Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Connectors Euroblock 6-pin connector with loop-through, front-bae mounted. Accepts 18 AWG
(0.8 mm
2
) to 14 AWG (2.5 mm
2
) size wire
Wire / Conduit Entry Single top wire entry point allows for 9.5 mm (3/8 in) conduit
Suspension / Mounting Three (3) QuickHold, spring-loaded long travel mounting arms plus three (3) safety cable locations
Product Dimensions (Grille Diameter x Depth) 409 × 255 mm (16.1 × 10 in )
Backcan Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 342 × 241 mm (13.5 x 9.5 in)
Cutout size [Diameter] 349 mm (13.75 in)
Maximum Ceiling Thickness 76 mm (3.0 in)
Net Weight, Loudspeaker with Grille 9.57 kg (21.10 lbs)
Net Weight, Tile Bridge 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
Shipping Weight, Single 12.7 kg (28.0 lb)
Included Accessories Adjustable Tile-Bridge, Template
Optional Accessories Rough-in 6-pack for new construction
PRODUCT CODES
802080-0110 DESIGNMAX DM8C SINGLE BLK
802080-0210 DESIGNMAX DM8C SINGLE WHT