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With coaxial two-way drivers, the 150-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8SE loudspeaker delivers powerful SPL suitable for foreground music — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation. The DM8SE 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 DM8SE is surface-mounted and locks onto a hidden QuickHold U-bracket for fast, secure 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 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 clear foreground music
Install DM8SE outside — IP55 rating rating with standard aluminum grille for outdoor use
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, NFPA 70, CE-compliant |
| PHYSICAL | Colors | Black (RAL 9005), White (RAL 9003), Paintable |
| Enclosure Material | Engineered plastic, UV fade-resistant | |
| Environmental Rating | Outdoor (IEC 529 IP55), weather-resistant grille & input cover | |
| Grille | Powder-coated aluminum, tamper-resistant, paintable | |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | |
| Logo | Rotatable, removable | |
| Operating Temp | -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F) | |
| Product Dimensions (H×W×D) | 15.6 × 9.8 × 10.0 in (395 × 249 × 255 mm) | |
| With Bracket (H×W×D) | 15.6 × 9.8 × 10.7 in (395 × 249 × 272 mm) | |
| Net Weight | 22.8 lb (10.3 kg) | |
| Shipping Weight | 29.0 lb (13.2 kg), single | |
| PERFORMANCE | Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 52 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
| Coverage (H × V) | 130° conical | |
| Max SPL @ 1 m | 115 dB | |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω (bypass) | |
| Power Handling (Cont./Peak) | 150 W / 600 W | |
| Recommended Processing | Not required; Bose EQ & SmartBass available | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB (1 W @ 1 m) | |
| Transformer Taps 100V | 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass | |
| Transformer Taps 70V | 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass | |
| TRANSDUCERS | Crossover | 1.5 kHz passive 2-way |
| Driver Protection | 48 Hz HPF, 24 dB/octave | |
| High-Frequency Driver | 1 × 1" compression driver, coaxial, weather-treated | |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 1 × 8" woofer, weather-treated |
| Description | Downloads |
|---|---|
| BOSE DesignMax DM8SE Loudspeaker DataSheet | Downloads |
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