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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. The DM8C features a two-way, 8-inch woofer and a center-firing coaxial 1-inch compression driver, delivering a 52 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range. The in-ceiling DM8C is installed easily via QuickHold mounting arms.
FEATURES
Combine DesignMax 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 rich lows and clear, intelligible highs with coaxial two-way drivers — no DSP or EQ required. For even better sound, use select Bose Professional DSPs and amplifiers to enable Bose Professional loudspeaker EQ and SmartBass processing, which expands performance and response at any listening level
Blend with 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 with industry-standard accessories — all models include Euroblock connectors; in-ceiling 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, concourse, 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
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Safety Agency Ratings | UL-1480A, S5591, UL Listed, UL2043 plenum-space, NFPA70 & NFPA90-A, CE compliant |
| Colors | Black (RAL 9005), White (RAL 9003), Paintable |
| Enclosure Material | Engineered plastics front baffle, integrated steel backcan |
| Environmental | Indoor only |
| Grille | Magnetic perforated steel, powder-coated, paintable, safety tether |
| Ceiling Cutout | 13.8 in (349 mm) |
| Logo | Rotatable, removable |
| Mounting | (3) QuickHold arms, (3) safety cable points |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| Dimensions (Loudspeaker) | 16.1 × 10.0 in (409 × 255 mm) |
| Dimensions (Backcan) | 13.4 × 9.5 in (340 × 240 mm) |
| Net Weight | 21.1 lb (9.6 kg) speaker / 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) tile bridge |
| Shipping Weight | 28.0 lb (12.7 kg) |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 52 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
| Coverage | 135° conical (H & V) |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 113 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω (bypass) |
| Power Handling (Continuous) | 150 W |
| Power Handling (Peak) | 600 W |
| Signal Processing | Not required, Bose EQ voicing & SmartBass available |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB (SPL/1W @ 1m) |
| Transformer Taps 100V | 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass |
| Transformer Taps 70V | 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass |
| Crossover | 1.5 kHz, passive 2-way |
| Driver Protection | 48 Hz high-pass, overload protection, auto reset |
| High-Frequency Driver | 1 × 1" compression driver (25 mm) |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 1 × 8" woofer (203 mm) |
| Product Codes | 802080-0110: DM8C Black 802080-0210: DM8C White |
| Included in Packaging | (1) Tile bridge (1) Cutout template |
| Description | Downloads |
|---|---|
| BOSE DesignMax DM8C Loudspeaker White | 802080-0210 DataSheet | Downloads |
| BOSE DesignMax DM8C Loudspeaker White | 802080-0210 Painting Guide | Downloads |
| BOSE DesignMax DM8C Loudspeaker White | 802080-0210 Design Guide | Downloads |
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