Bose EM180 Ceiling Speakers

Bose Professional’s EdgeMax series combines the performance of big, bulky surface-mount loudspeakers with stealthy design to shatter the limitations of traditional in-ceiling loudspeakers.

Bose Professional’s EdgeMax series combines the performance of big, bulky surface-mount loudspeakers with stealthy design to shatter the limitations of traditional in-ceiling loudspeakers. Dual drivers and patented PhaseGuide technology allow EdgeMax loudspeakers to project powerful, focused sound from the room’s edges to the center. They deliver amazing directionality and voice intelligibility to ensure all listeners enjoy the same sound—regardless of their location. Larger rooms with higher SPL needs, such as fitness centers, benefit from the powerful, deeper 9-inch (24 cm) cans of EdgeMax EM. In these demanding environments, EM models deliver proven performance, with immersive full-frequency sound for music and clear intelligibility for voice, even at high volumes. Also, EM models are designed with 75-degree vertical coverage, optimal for rooms with higher ceilings.

Features

Patented PhaseGuide technology evenly distributes sound throughout the space to ensure all listeners enjoy the same experience—regardless of their location

High-frequency compression driver and high-excursion woofer for exceptional audio quality and power

In-ceiling installation for minimum visual impact, with fewer units required to deliver uniform sound

In-ceiling mounting near room edges and corners (75° vertical coverage and 180° horizontal coverage)

Wall-boundary loading for greater bass response and performance

2-way passive crossover with bypassable 70/100V transformer

Consistent voicing across the EdgeMax family

QuickHold spring-loaded mounting system for easy installs

Magnetically attached grille for quick access to wiring and tap settings

UL 1480A and UL 2043 safety standard compliance

Attribute

Value

Brand

Bose Professional

Series

EdgeMax

Model

EM180

Safety Agency Ratings

UL1480A, UL2043

Colors

White (similar to RAL 9003), paintable

Enclosure Material

Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed enclosure

Environmental

Indoor only; UL1480A listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation

Grille

Microperforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable

Ceiling Cutout

13.6 in × 13.6 in × 9.3 in (345 mm × 345 mm × 236 mm), length × width × mounting depth

Suspension/Mounting

(4) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms, (4) M6 safety cable attachment points

Product Dimensions (H×W×D)

13.4 in × 13.4 in × 9.8 in (339 mm × 339 mm × 249 mm), backcan / 15.4 in × 15.4 in × 0.5 in (390 mm × 390 mm × 13 mm), grille flange

Net Weight

22.2 lb (10.1 kg), loudspeaker with grille (single)

Shipping Weight

29.0 lb (12.5 kg)

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

45 Hz – 20,000 Hz

Coverage, Horizontal

180°

Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m

114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak

Nominal Impedance

8 Ω (transformer bypassed)

Power Handling, long-term continuous

125 W

Power Handling, Peak

500 W

Features

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