With coaxial two-way drivers, the 150-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8S loudspeaker delivers powerful SPL suitable for foreground music — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation. The DM8s 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 DM8S is surface-mounted and locks onto a hidden QuickHold U-bracket for fast, secure installation.
FEATURES
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
Applications
Designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Performing arts venues
- Places of worship
- Conference centers
- Retail stores
- Restaurants and bars
- Hospitality venues
SPECS
Technical Specification
COMPLIANCE
PHYSICAL
Grille
Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, tamper-resistant design, includes safety tether
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
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
52 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Coverage, Horizontal
130° conical
Nominal Impedance
8 O (transformer bypass)
Power Handling, Peak
600 W
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 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass
Coverage, Vertical
130° conical
TRANSDUCERS
Low-Frequency
1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer
Product codes
- 801332-0110
- DESIGNMAX DM8S SINGLE BLK
- 801332-0210
- DESIGNMAX DM8S SINGLE WHT
Included in Packaging
(1) U-bracket
powder-coated steel
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