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With coaxial two-way drivers, the 30-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM3C loudspeaker offers clear, intelligible highs and surprising low end for their size — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation. The DM3C features a two-way 3.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch coaxial tweeter mounted within the Dispersion Alignment system, delivering a frequency range of 75 Hz – 20 kHz. The DM3C is ceiling-mounted, 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 clear highs and surprising low-end for their size with coaxial two-way drivers — no DSP or EQ required. For even better sound, combine with select Bose Professional DSPs and amplifiers to enable Bose Professional loudspeaker EQ and SmartBass processing, which expands performance and response at any listening level
Ensure a consistent listening experience throughout the room with the Dispersion Alignment system, which matches the coverage of the woofer to the pattern of the tweeter
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, UL 2043, NFPA 70/90A, CE |
| PHYSICAL | Colors | Black (RAL 9005), White (RAL 9003), Paintable |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic front & steel backcan | |
| Environmental | Indoor only | |
| Grille | Magnetic steel, paintable, safety tether | |
| Ceiling Cutout | 8.2 in (208 mm) | |
| Logo | Rotatable, removable | |
| Mounting | 3× QuickHold arms, 3× cable points | |
| Operating Temp | 0–50 °C (32–122 °F) | |
| Dimensions (HxD) | 10.0 × 6.0 in (255 × 154 mm), speaker 8.0 × 5.7 in (203 × 144 mm), backcan |
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| Net Weight | 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) speaker 1.7 lb (0.8 kg) tile bridge |
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| Shipping Weight | 19.2 lb (8.7 kg), pair | |
| PERFORMANCE | Frequency Range | 75 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage (H × V) | 135° conical | |
| Max SPL @1m | 98 dB | |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω (bypass) | |
| Power Handling (Cont/Peak) | 30 W / 120 W | |
| Sensitivity | 83 dB (1 W @ 1 m) | |
| Signal Processing | Not required; EQ/SmartBass available | |
| Transformer Taps (100V) | 6, 12, 25 W, bypass | |
| Transformer Taps (70V) | 3, 6, 12, 25 W, bypass | |
| TRANSDUCERS | Crossover | 1.7 kHz passive 2-way |
| Driver Protection | 80 Hz HPF, 24 dB/octave | |
| High-Frequency | 0.75 in (20 mm) dome tweeter | |
| Low-Frequency | 3.25 in (83 mm) woofer | |
| PRODUCT CODES | 829708-0110 | DM3C PAIR BLK |
| 829708-0210 | DM3C PAIR WHT | |
| 829708-0120 | DM3C PAIR BLK (NEW) | |
| 829708-0220 | DM3C PAIR WHT (NEW) | |
| WARRANTY | Period | 5 years |
| INCLUDED | Box Contents | 2× speakers, 2× grilles, 2× tile bridges, cutout template, guide |
| Description | Downloads |
|---|---|
| BOSE DesignMax DM3C Loudspeakers (1 pair) DataSheet | Downloads |
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