The Bose DesignMax DM8S ranks #30 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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#30 Bose DesignMax DM8S: $758.94 each Amazon eBay
Same family: the Bose DesignMax DM5SE (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.2/5) and the Bose DesignMax DM6SE (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.2/5).
Pros: A two-way surface-mount installation speaker from Bose Professional with an 8” woofer. Bose’s measurements show a preference score of 0.3 that reaches 3.05 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.96 listening window deviation.
Cons: The on-axis response is uneven (1.32 average deviation). The data comes from Bose. Bass reaches 67.0Hz (-3dB) and about 57Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Electro-Voice EVID-S4.2 - $519 cheaper. Just below it: Optimal Audio Cuboid 3 - $674 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 56.8Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.0Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, tweeter |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.3 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 3.05 |
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