DesignMax DM3SE loudspeakers (1 pair)
With coaxial two-way drivers, the 30-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM3SE loudspeaker offers clear, intelligible highs and surprising low end for their size — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation. The DM3SE 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 DM3SE is surface-mounted, IP55 outdoor-rated, and locks onto a hidden QuickHold U-bracket for fast, secure installation.
Bose DesignMax DM3SE
Compliance
Safety Agency Ratings
UL 1480A, NFPA 70, CE-compliant
Physical
Colors
Black (RAL 9005), white (similar to RAL 9003), paintable
Enclosure Material
Engineered plastics, highly UV fade-resistant
Environmental
Outdoor per IEC 529 IP55 (suitable for use outdoors in wet locations). Includes aluminum grille to prevent red corrosion and weather-resistant input cover.
Grille
Perforated aluminum, powder-coated finish, tamper-resistant design, paintable
Ingress Protection
IP55
Logo
Rotatable, removable
Operating Temperature Range
-25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
Product Dimensions (H × W × D)
9.1 × 6.1 × 6.1 in (232 × 154 × 155 mm), loudspeaker
9.1 × 6.1 × 6.7 in (232 × 154 × 171 mm), loudspeaker with bracket
Net Weight
5.6 lb (2.5 kg), loudspeaker with grille (single)
Shipping Weight
16.0 lb (7.2 kg), pair
Performance
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
75 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Coverage, Horizontal
140° conical
Coverage, Vertical
140° conical
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
101 dB
Nominal Impedance
8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Power Handling (Long-term Continuous)
30 W
Power Handling (Peak)
120 W
Sensitivity (SPL / 1 W @ 1 m)
86 dB
Recommended Signal Processing
Not required. Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available.
Transformer Taps, 100V
6 W, 12 W, 25 W, bypass
Transformer Taps, 70V
3 W, 6 W, 12 W, 25 W, bypass
Transducers
Crossover
1.7 kHz, passive 2-way crossover
Driver Protection
Recommended high-pass protection 80 Hz with 24 dB/octave filter
High-Frequency
1 × 0.75 in (20 mm) neodymium dome tweeter, coaxially mounted, weather-treated
Low-Frequency
1 × 3.25 in (83 mm) woofer, weather-treated
Product Codes
829712-0110 — DESIGNMAX DM3SE PAIR BLK
829712-0210 — DESIGNMAX DM3SE PAIR WHT
829712-0120 — DESIGNMAX DM3SE PAIR BLK (NEW)
829712-0220 — DESIGNMAX DM3SE PAIR WHT (NEW)
Warranty Period
5 years / 2 years
Included in Packaging
2 × DesignMax DM3SE loudspeakers
2 × Grilles
2 × U-brackets
2 × Weather-resistant input covers
1 × Installation guide
- 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
- Install DM3SE outside — IP55 rating with standard aluminum grille for outdoor use