Data Sheet

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 (H x V)
(2)
130° x 130°
Nominal Coverage Angle (1 - 10 kHz) 115° x 115°
Bose extended-lifecycle test
(5)
AES component 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 kHz 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
DM8S loudspeaker features a two-way, 8-inch coaxially
mounted woofer and a center-firing 1-inch compression
driver, delivering a 52 Hz - 20 kHz frequency range.
The DM8S is surface-mounted and locks onto a hidden
QuickHold U-bracket for fast, secure installation. With
both black and white versions available, the DM8S is
easy to integrate with any décor.
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; makes installation and troubleshooting easier
Deliver high SPL for clear foreground music
TECHNICAL DATA
DesignMax DM8S
surface-mounted loudspeaker
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