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DesignMax DM8C-SUB subwoofer

DesignMax DM8C-SUB subwoofer

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.

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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 (similar to RAL 9003), paintable

  • Enclosure 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 points

  • Operating 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 × depth

  • Net Weight:
    21.9 lb (9.9 kg), loudspeaker with grille (single)
    2.2 lb (1.0 kg), tile bridge (single)

  • Shipping Weight: 28.5 lb (12.9 kg)

PERFORMANCE

  • Frequency Range (-10 dB): 38 Hz – 115 Hz

  • Coverage: Omnidirectional below 200 Hz (Horizontal & Vertical)

  • Maximum SPL @ 1 m: 112 dB

  • Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (transformer bypass)

  • Power Handling (Long-term continuous): 180 W

  • Power Handling (Peak): 720 W

  • Sensitivity (SPL/1 W @ 1 m): 89 dB

  • Recommended Signal Processing: Not required; Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available

  • Transformer Taps (100V): 40, 80, 150 W, bypass

  • Transformer Taps (70V): 20, 40, 80, 150 W, bypass

TRANSDUCERS

  • Crossover: 80 Hz – 200 Hz via active crossover in DSP

  • Driver Protection: Recommended high-pass protection at 40 Hz with 18 dB/octave filter

  • Low-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 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