DesignMax DM8C loudspeaker
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
COMPLIANCE
Safety Agency Ratings:
UL-1480A
S5591 / UL Listed
Compliant with UL2043 for plenum-space installation
NFPA70 & NFPA90-A
CE compliant
PHYSICAL
Colors:
Black (RAL 9005)
White (RAL 9003), paintableEnclosure Material: Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed backcan
Environmental: Indoor use only
Grille: Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, with safety tether
Ceiling Cutout: 13.8 in (349 mm)
Logo: Rotatable, removable
Suspension / Mounting:
(3) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms
(3) Safety cable attachment pointsOperating Temperature Range:
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)Product Dimensions (H × W × D):
16.1 × 10.0 in (409 × 255 mm), loudspeaker diameter × depth
13.4 × 9.5 in (340 × 240 mm), backcan diameter × depthNet Weight:
21.1 lb (9.6 kg), loudspeaker with grille
2.2 lb (1.0 kg), tile bridgeShipping Weight: 28.0 lb (12.7 kg), single unit
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 52 Hz – 20 kHz
Coverage: 135° conical (Horizontal & Vertical)
Maximum SPL @ 1 m: 113 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Power Handling (Long-term continuous): 150 W
Power Handling (Peak): 600 W
Sensitivity (SPL/1 W @ 1 m): 91 dB
Recommended Signal Processing: Not required; Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available
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 crossover
Driver Protection:
Recommended high-pass protection at 48 Hz with 24 dB/octave filter
Overload protection
Resistor-network power reduction with automatic resetHigh-Frequency:
1 × 1 in (25 mm) compression driver, coaxial center-firingLow-Frequency:
1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer
- 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
