The Bose DesignMax DM6SE ranks #32 out of 33 total Line Array and Installation PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bose
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#32 Bose DesignMax DM6SE: $936.00 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the Bose DesignMax DM5SE (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.2/5) and the Bose DesignMax DM8S (larger model, ranked higher, rated 2.4/5).
Pros: An IP55 surface-mount installation speaker from Bose Professional with a 6.5” coaxial driver. Bose’s measurements show a preference score of -0.04 that reaches 2.87 with an ideal subwoofer, with 1.00 listening window deviation.
Cons: The on-axis response is very uneven (3.11 average deviation). The data comes from Bose. Bass reaches 71.0Hz (-3dB) and about 62Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Optimal Audio Cuboid 3 - $851 cheaper. Just below it: Bose DesignMax DM5SE - $39 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 62.0Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 71.0Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 6.5” coaxial driver |
| IP Rating | IP55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -0.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.87 |
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