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BOSE DesignMax DM8C-SUB Black Subwoofer | 829380-0110
Delivering rich low-end performance, the 180-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8C-SUB subwoofer brings instantly impressive bass to any commercial sound installation. The in-ceiling DM8C-SUB has an 8-inch woofer, 38 Hz – 155 Hz frequency range, and is installed easily via QuickHold mounting arms. DesginMax subwoofers complement and enhance any DesignMax installation.
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 bass performance with custom Bose Professional drivers; for optimal performance 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
Applications
Designed for a wide range of applications, including:
Performing arts venues
Places of worship
Conference centers
Retail stores
Restaurants and bars
Hospitality venues
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| COMPLIANCE | Safety Ratings | UL-1480A, UL2043, NFPA70, NFPA90-A, CE |
| PHYSICAL | Colors | Black (RAL 9005), White (RAL 9003), Paintable |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic front baffle & steel backcan | |
| Environmental | Indoor only | |
| Grille | Magnetic steel, paintable, with safety tether | |
| Ceiling Cutout | 13.8 in (349 mm) | |
| Logo | Rotatable, removable | |
| Mounting | 3× QuickHold arms, 3× cable points | |
| Operating Temp | 0–50 °C (32–122 °F) | |
| Dimensions (HxD) | 16.1 × 10.0 in (409 × 255 mm), speaker 13.4 × 9.5 in (340 × 240 mm), backcan |
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| Net Weight | 21.9 lb (9.9 kg) speaker 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) tile bridge |
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| Shipping Weight | 28.5 lb (12.9 kg) | |
| PERFORMANCE | Frequency Range | 38 Hz – 115 Hz |
| Coverage (H × V) | Omnidirectional below 200 Hz | |
| Max SPL @1m | 112 dB | |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω (bypass) | |
| Power Handling | 180 W continuous / 720 W peak | |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB (1 W @ 1 m) | |
| Signal Processing | Not required; EQ/SmartBass available | |
| Transformer Taps (100V) | 40, 80, 150 W, bypass | |
| Transformer Taps (70V) | 20, 40, 80, 150 W, bypass | |
| TRANSDUCERS | Crossover | 80–200 Hz (active DSP) |
| Driver Protection | 40 Hz HPF, 18 dB/octave | |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 8 in (203 mm) woofer | |
| PRODUCT CODES | 829380-0110 | DM8C-SUB SINGLE BLK |
| 829380-0210 | DM8C-SUB SINGLE WHT | |
| INCLUDED | In Packaging | 1× tile bridge, 1× cutout template |
| Description | Downloads |
|---|---|
| BOSE DesignMax DM8C-SUB Black Subwoofer | 829380-0110 DataSheet | Downloads |
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