Bose Professional DesignMax DM5C In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair, White)

Overview

The Bose 829683-0210 is a pair of DesignMax DM5C in-ceiling speakers designed to deliver clear and engaging audio while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive appearance. Each speaker features a coaxial design with a 5.25 inch woofer and a 1 inch tweeter, covering a frequency range from 65 Hz to 20 kHz. This combination ensures both low-end warmth and crisp high frequencies, making them suitable for environments where both music and speech clarity are important.

These speakers fit flush into ceilings, preserving sightlines and blending seamlessly with the room’s décor. They are ideal for spaces such as restaurants, retail floors, corporate lobbies, and classrooms where consistent background music and paging are needed.

Key features

• Coaxial driver design that delivers full-range sound with balanced bass, midrange, and treble
• Wide 130 degree conical dispersion pattern for even sound coverage across the listening area
• QuickHold mounting arms simplify installation by securely latching into ceiling cutouts without extra hardware
• Includes plenum-rated backcan and tile bridge to meet code requirements for suspended ceiling installations
• Handles up to 60 watts of continuous power, supporting robust audio performance in various settings
• Selectable tap settings for 70 volt and 100 volt distributed audio systems, offering flexible integration options
• White grille that can be painted to match ceiling colors, with a removable Bose logo for a subtle look
• UL 1480A certification ensures safe use in plenum spaces, meeting fire and safety standards
• Sold as a matched pair, enabling stereo setups or expanded distributed audio configurations

Key specs

• Driver configuration: 5.25 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter coaxial
• Frequency response: 65 Hz to 20 kHz
• Coverage angle: 130 degrees conical
• Power handling: 60 watts continuous
• Tap settings: Multiple taps for 70 V and 100 V systems
• Mounting: QuickHold mounting arms with plenum-rated backcan and tile bridge
• Certification: UL 1480A for plenum installation
• Color: White grille, paintable

Connectivity and compatibility

The speakers are designed to integrate seamlessly with distributed audio systems commonly used in commercial and institutional environments. Their selectable tap settings allow easy connection to 70 volt or 100 volt audio lines, which are standard in many background music and paging installations. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and audio controllers.

The included plenum-rated backcan and tile bridge make these speakers suitable for installation in drop ceilings and other plenum spaces, complying with building codes and safety regulations.

Installation and setup

Installation is streamlined by the QuickHold mounting arms, which latch securely into the ceiling cutout without the need for additional hardware. This design reduces installation time and effort, allowing installers to focus on wiring and positioning. The speakers come with all necessary mounting accessories, including a plenum-rated backcan and tile bridge, ensuring a code-compliant and professional installation in suspended ceilings.

The grille’s paintable surface and removable logo provide customization options to match the room’s aesthetic, making the speakers visually unobtrusive once installed.

Ideal uses and environments

These in-ceiling speakers are well suited to commercial and public spaces where clear audio and discreet installation are priorities. They work effectively in restaurants, retail stores, corporate lobbies, classrooms, and other venues that require reliable background music and paging capabilities. Their wide frequency response and coverage pattern ensure that sound remains consistent throughout the room, enhancing the listening experience for all occupants.

The matched pair configuration supports stereo sound or larger distributed audio setups, making them a versatile choice for various audio system designs.