DesignMax DM8SE loudspeaker
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.
Technical Specification
COMPLIANCE
Safety Agency Ratings
UL 1480A
NFPA 70
CE-compliant
PHYSICAL
Colors
Black (RAL 9005)
White (RAL 9003)
Paintable finish
Enclosure Material
Engineered plastics, highly UV fade-resistant
Environmental
Outdoor per IEC 529 IP55 (suitable for wet outdoor locations)
Includes aluminum grille to prevent red corrosion and weather-resistant input cover
Grille
Perforated aluminum with 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)
15.6 in × 9.8 in × 10.0 in (395 mm × 249 mm × 255 mm) – loudspeaker
15.6 in × 9.8 in × 10.7 in (395 mm × 249 mm × 272 mm) – loudspeaker with bracket
Net Weight
22.8 lb (10.3 kg) – loudspeaker with grille
Shipping Weight
29.0 lb (13.2 kg) – single
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
52 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Coverage (Horizontal)
130° conical
Coverage (Vertical)
130° conical
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
115 dB
Nominal Impedance
8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Power Handling (Long-term Continuous)
150 W
Power Handling (Peak)
600 W
Sensitivity (SPL / 1 W at 1 m)
93 dB
Recommended Signal Processing
Not required
Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available
Transformer Taps – 100V
5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass
Transformer Taps – 70V
2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 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
High-Frequency
1 × 1 in (25 mm) compression driver
Coaxial center-firing, weather-treated
Low-Frequency
1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer, weather-treated
PRODUCT CODES
DesignMax DM8SE – Black
892116-0100
DesignMax DM8SE – White
892116-0200
INCLUDED IN PACKAGING
(1) U-bracket
(1) weather-resistant input cover
- 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