DesignMax DM3SE

Surface-Mount Loudspeakers

Robust sound for any environment

Overview

The Bose Professional DesignMax DM3SE loudspeaker brings together exceptional sound quality and premium aesthetics, making it an ideal choice for any commercial sound installation. With its 30-watt power handling and coaxial two-way drivers, this speaker ensures clear, intelligible highs and a surprisingly robust low end for its size. Whether you're outfitting a conference room, retail space, or a restaurant, the DM3SE's sleek design seamlessly complements any décor while delivering a superior audio experience.

Key Features

  • Coaxial Two-Way Drivers: The DM3SE features a 3.5-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch coaxial tweeter, both mounted within the Dispersion Alignment system, delivering a frequency range of 75 Hz to 20 kHz. This setup ensures clear highs and full lows, providing a balanced sound without the need for additional DSP or EQ.

  • Versatile Design: Part of the DesignMax family, the DM3SE can be paired with other models to create a custom sound system tailored to any space. The series includes 12 different loudspeakers, from compact 2-inch models to high-SPL 8-inch models, with both indoor and outdoor options.

  • Elegant Aesthetics: The DM3SE features a minimum-bezel grille available in black or white, allowing it to blend seamlessly into any environment. The removable logo ensures a clean, professional appearance.

  • QuickHold Mounting System: The patented QuickHold U-bracket significantly reduces installation time and effort. This hidden mounting system provides a secure fit and minimizes the risk of product damage during installation.

  • Outdoor Ready: With an IP55 rating, the DM3SE is built to withstand outdoor conditions. It comes equipped with a standard aluminium grille, ensuring durability and reliable performance in various weather conditions.

  • Ease of Installation: The DM3SE includes Euroblock connectors and can be easily integrated with industry-standard accessories. In-ceiling models come with plenum-rated backcans, tile bridges, and front-access audio wiring, simplifying both installation and troubleshooting.

     

    The DM3SE is perfect for a wide range of settings, including performing arts venues, places of worship, conference centers, retail stores, restaurants and bars, and hospitality venues.

     

    Experience the perfect combination of elegant design and superior sound quality with the Bose Professional DesignMax DM3SE loudspeaker. Contact us for more details.

Specifications

  • 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

    Cutout Diameter: 8.2 in (208 mm)

    Enclosure Material: Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed backcan

    Environmental Testing: Indoor only

    Grille Material: Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, with safety tether

    Logo: Rotatable, removable

    Mounting/Rigging Provisions: (3) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms, (3) safety cable attachment points

    Net Weight: 5.9 lb (2.7 kg), loudspeaker with grille (single) / 1.7 lb (0.8 kg), tile bridge (single)

    Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

    Product Dimensions (H×W×D): 10.0 in × 6.0 in (255 mm × 154 mm), loudspeaker diameter × depth / 8.0 in × 5.7 in (203 mm × 144 mm), backcan diameter × depth

    Shipping Weight: 19.2 lb (8.7 kg), pair

  • Frequency Range (-10 dB): 75 Hz – 20,000 Hz

    Coverage, Horizontal: 135° conical

    Maximum SPL at 1 m: 98 dB

    Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (transformer bypass)

    Power Handling, Continuous: 30 W

    Power Handling, Peak: 120 W

    Recommended Signal Processing: Not required, Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available

    Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m): 83 dB

    Transformer Taps, 100V: 6, 12, 25 W, bypass

    Transformer Taps, 70V: 3 W, 6 W, 12 W, 25 W, bypass

    Coverage, Vertical: 135° conical

  • Crossover Frequency: 1.7 kHz, passive 2-way crossover

    Driver Protection: Recommended high-pass protection 80 Hz with recommended 24 dB/octave filter

    High-Frequency Transducer Quantity and Size: 1 × 0.75 in (20 mm) neodymium dome tweeter, coaxially mounted

    Low-Frequency Transducer Quantity and Size: 1 × 3.25 in (83 mm) woofer