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.

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 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

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

• Safety Agency Ratings

• UL-1480A, S5591/ UL Listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation, NFPA70 & NFPA90-A, CE compliant

• Colors

• Black (RAL 9005), white (similar to RAL 9003), paintable

• Enclosure Material

• Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed backcan

• Environmental

• Indoor 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 in × 10.0 in (409 mm × 255 mm), loudspeaker diameter × depth / 13.4 in × 9.5 in (340 mm × 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)

• Frequency Range (-10 dB)

• 38 Hz – 115 Hz

• Coverage, Horizontal

• Omnidirectional below 200 Hz

• Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m

• 112 dB

• Nominal Impedance

• 8 O (transformer bypass)

• Power Handling, long-term continuous

• 180 W

• Power Handling, Peak

• 720 W

• Recommended Signal Processing

• Not required, Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available

• Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m)

• 89 dB

• Transformer Taps, 100V

• 40, 80, 150 W, bypass

• Transformer Taps, 70V

• 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, 150 W, bypass

• Coverage, Vertical

• Omnidirectional below 200 Hz

• Crossover

• 80 Hz – 200 Hz via active crossover in DSP

• Driver Protection

• Recommended high-pass protection 40 Hz with recommended 18 dB/octave filter

• Low-Frequency

• 1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer

Product codes

• 829380-0110
• DESIGNMAX DM8C-SUB SINGLE BLK

• 829380-0210
• DESIGNMAX DM8C-SUB SINGLE WHT

Included in Packaging

• (1) tile bridge

• (1) cutout template

DOWNLOADS

• Technical Data Sheet

• Architects' & Engineers' Specifications

• Installation Guide

• Painting Guide

• Installed Product Selection Guide

• ARCHICAD

• CAD Files

• CAD Files (Tile Bridge)

• Revit

• DesignMax Ease GLLs

• Bose Ease Address and Ease Evac GLLs v2

• AFMG Ease Address

• Declaration of Conformity

• Packaging Material Information

• Image Download