Bose DesignMax DM8S Loudspeaker – White

Bose Professional DesignMax DM8S Surface-Mount Loudspeaker White

The Bose Professional DesignMax DM8S Surface-Mount Loudspeaker White is high-output surface-mount loudspeaker using an eight-inch woofer and coaxial compression driver to provide strong foreground music performance with flexible commercial installation options. It is engineered for commercial audio environments where consistent tonal balance, practical mounting, and predictable coverage are important. The loudspeaker combines its specified driver configuration with installation features intended to simplify deployment while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

The DM8S provides a defined combination of power handling, sensitivity, frequency response, coverage, and impedance that can be used during system design. Depending on the model, coaxial drivers, compression drivers, or full-range transducers provide the required acoustic bandwidth. Transformer taps allow compatible models to operate in distributed 70V and 100V systems, while transformer bypass supports low-impedance amplification.

Installation features are matched to the product category. Ceiling models use dedicated mounting hardware and grille systems, pendant models use adjustable suspension cables, and surface-mount models use brackets that support practical positioning. Weather-treated or IP-rated models are suitable for appropriately protected outdoor applications, while indoor models are intended for controlled commercial environments.

For integrators, the DM8S offers measurable specifications that help determine amplifier selection, speaker spacing, mounting clearances, and system capacity. The product can be selected according to its exact application, required coverage, available installation space, and electrical configuration. Its professional construction and defined performance characteristics support reliable deployment in commercial sound systems for speech, music, paging, and background audio. Careful placement and configuration can further support even sound distribution and consistent intelligibility across the intended listening area.

Features of DM8S

• 8-inch woofer
• 1-inch coaxial compression driver
• 125 W long-term power handling
• 130° × 130° dispersion
• 70V and 100V transformer taps
• 8 ? transformer-bypass operation
• QuickHold U-bracket
• Horizontal or vertical mounting
• UV-resistant enclosure
• Indoor installation

Specifications of DM8S