Bose DM8C Ceiling Speakers

With coaxial two-way drivers, the 150-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8C loudspeaker delivers powerful SPL suitable for foreground music — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation.

IMPORTANT: To more easily stock and supply our DesignMax loudspeakers, our in-ceiling models will be sold only in white with the option to purchase black grilles as accessories if needed. This affects the following models: DM2C-LP, DM3C, DM5C, DM6C, DM8C, and DM8C-SUB. With coaxial two-way drivers, the 150-watt Bose Professional DesignMax DM8C loudspeaker delivers powerful SPL suitable for foreground music — along with premium aesthetics that complement any commercial sound installation. The DM8C 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 in-ceiling DM8C is installed easily via QuickHold mounting arms.

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 demanding applications, including high-ceiling venues such as ballrooms, concourse, and convention centers

Attribute

Value

Brand

Bose Professional

Series

DesignMax

Model

DM8C

Safety Agency Ratings

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

Colors

White grille (similar to RAL 9003), black grille (similar to RAL 9005), 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

21.1 lb (9.6 kg), loudspeaker with grille / 2.2 lb (1.0 kg), tile bridge

Shipping Weight

28.0 lb (12.7 kg), single

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

52 Hz – 20,000 Hz

Coverage, Horizontal

135° conical

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m

113 dB

Nominal Impedance

8 Ω (transformer bypass)

Features

Specifications

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