Bose DM8S Data Sheet

TECHNICAL DATA

DesignMax DM8S

surface-mounted loudspeaker

Product Overview

DesignMax loudspeakers bring outstanding audio
and aesthetics to any commercial space. Delivering
SPL suitable for foreground music, the 125-watt
DesignMax DM8S loudspeaker features a two-way,
8-inch coaxially mounted woofer and a center-firing
1-inch compression driver, delivering a 52 Hz - 20
kHz frequency range. The DM8S is surface-mounted
and locks onto a hidden QuickHold U-bracket for
fast, secure installation. With both black and white
versions available, the DM8S is easy to integrate
with any décor.

Key Features

Deliver instantly impressive sound with custom Bose drivers — no DSP or EQ required. For even better sound, use select Bose

DSPs and amplifiers to enable Bose loudspeaker EQ and SmartBass processing, which expands performance and response at
any listening level

Blend into 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 — includes Euroblock connectors; makes installation and troubleshooting easier

Deliver high SPL for clear foreground music

Technical Specifications

SINGLE LOUDSPEAKER PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response (-3 dB)

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

Nominal Coverage Angle (H x V)

Nominal Coverage Angle (1 - 10 kHz) 115° x 115°

Power Handling, long-term continuous 125 W

Power Handling, peak 500 W

Sensitivity (S PL/ 1W @ 1 m)

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 117 dB

Crossove r 1.5 kHz (passive 2-way crossover)

Loudspeaker EQ Not Required , Bose EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available

Recommended High-Pass Protection 48 kHz with recommended 24 dB / octave filter

Overload protection Resisto r-network power re duction with automatic reset

Transformer taps

TRANSDUCERS

Low Frequency 1 x 8-inch woofer (203 mm)

High Frequency 1 x 1-inch compression driver, coaxial center-firing (25 mm)

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms (transformer bypass)

(1)

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(2)

(3)

(4)

60 – 20,000 Hz

52 – 20,000 Hz

130° x 130°

Bose extended-lifecycle test

90 dB

111 dB

70V: 2.5 , 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass

100V: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass

(5)

AES component test

150 W

600 W

90 dB

112 dB

118 dB

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DesignMax DM8S

surface-mounted loudspeaker

PHYSICAL

Enclosure Material Engineered plastics, highly UV fade resistant

Bracket Material Powder-coated steel

Grille

Logo

Color

Environmental

Safety Agency

Operating Temperature Range

Connectors

Suspension / Mounting

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Dimensions (H x W x D) with bracket

Net Weight, Loudspeaker with grille

Shipping Weight, Single

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

PRODUCT CODES

801332-0110 DESIGNMAX DM8S SINGLE BLK

801332-0210 DESI GNMAX DM 8S SI NGLE WHT

Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, tamper-resistant design,
includes safety-tether

Rotatable, removable

Black: Ral 9005, White: Bose Arctic White, similar to RAL 9003, Paintable

Indoor only

UL-1480A, S5591/ UL Listed, NFPA70, in accordance with IEC60268-5, ROHS, CE compliant

0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Euroblock 6-pin connector with loop-through, mounted on rear. Accepts 18 AWG
(0.8 mm2) to 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) size wire

QuickHold Mounting System with included U-Bracket

4 preset mounting angles: 0°, 15°, 30°, 45° for wall or ceiling placement

Two (2) rear M8 screw inserts for use with optional pan & tilt bracket and one (1) rear M8 screw
insert for safety-tether attachment

395 × 249 × 253 mm (15.6 × 9.8 × 10 in)

395 × 249 × 270 mm (15 .6 × 9. 8 × 10.7 in)

10.3 kg (22. 8 lbs)

13. 2 kg (29.0 lb)

U-Bracket, powder-coated steel

Pan & Tilt B racket

Footnotes
(1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis in half-space environment with Bose EQ voicing
(2) 1 kHz to 4 kHz average
(3) Sensitivity measured on-axis in half-space environment with Bose EQ voicing
(4) Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression.
(5) Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
(6) AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise

For additional specifications and application information, please visit PRO.BOSE.COM.
Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/2019

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