BOSE DesignMax DM3SE Surface-Mount Outdoor Speakers (Pair)

Engineered to deliver premium audio performance in a compact form, the BOSE DesignMax DM3SE loudspeakers are an ideal solution for commercial spaces demanding both sound clarity and modern aesthetics. Designed for surface-mount installations, these 30-watt coaxial two-way speakers offer a wide frequency response from 75 Hz to 20 kHz, producing crisp highs and unexpected low-end depth. The integrated Dispersion Alignment system ensures even sound coverage across a 140° conical pattern, making them a perfect fit for restaurants, retail locations, hospitality venues, and conference rooms.

These professional-grade speakers are IP55-rated for outdoor use and come with a QuickHold U-bracket that facilitates fast, secure mounting while minimizing potential damage during installation. With a rotatable, removable logo and paintable finish options in black or white, the DM3SE speakers blend seamlessly into any architectural setting. The 3.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter are coaxially aligned and weather-treated to maintain sound quality and durability in both indoor and outdoor environments. Enhanced performance can be unlocked by pairing them with Bose Professional DSPs and amplifiers, enabling SmartBass and advanced EQ processing for consistently exceptional results.

Key Features

• Coaxial Two-Way Drivers: The DM3SE combines a 3.5" woofer and a 0.75" neodymium dome tweeter in a coaxial layout, providing clear, well-balanced audio without the need for external DSP.
• Broad Frequency Response: Delivers sound across a wide range from 75 Hz to 20,000 Hz, offering surprising low-end output for its compact size.
• Dispersion Alignment System: Ensures consistent audio distribution with a 140° conical coverage, optimizing the listening experience throughout the room.
• Outdoor-Ready Design: Built to withstand tough environments with an IP55 rating, UV-resistant enclosure, weather-sealed input cover, and an aluminum grille that resists corrosion.
• QuickHold Mounting System: Enables quick, secure installations while reducing strain, time, and the risk of damage during setup.
• Elegant Visual Design: Includes paintable grilles, rotatable/removable logos, and a sleek, modern form factor available in black or white to suit a variety of interior and exterior designs.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for use in performing arts venues, places of worship, retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality locations, and conference centers.

Specifications

Compliance

• Safety Agency Ratings: UL 1480A, NFPA 70, CE-compliant

Physical

• Colors: Black (RAL 9005), White (similar to RAL 9003), paintable
• Enclosure Material: Engineered UV-resistant plastics
• Environmental: Outdoor per IEC 529 IP55
• Grille: Powder-coated aluminum, tamper-resistant, paintable
• Ingress Protection: IP55
• Logo: Rotatable and removable
• Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
• Product Dimensions (H×W×D): 232 mm × 154 mm × 155 mm (with bracket: 171 mm depth)
• Net Weight: 2.5 kg (5.6 lb) per speaker
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 kg (16.0 lb) per pair

Performance

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 75 Hz – 20 kHz
• Coverage: 140° horizontal and vertical conical pattern
• Maximum SPL @ 1 m: 101 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (bypass mode)
• Power Handling (continuous/peak): 30 W / 120 W
• Sensitivity (SPL/1 W @ 1 m): 86 dB
• Recommended Signal Processing: Not required, but supports Bose DSP with SmartBass
• Transformer Taps (100V): 6 W, 12 W, 25 W, bypass
• Transformer Taps (70V): 3 W, 6 W, 12 W, 25 W, bypass

Transducers

• Crossover: 1.7 kHz passive 2-way
• Driver Protection: High-pass filter recommended at 80 Hz with 24 dB/octave slope
• High-Frequency Driver: 0.75 in (20 mm) neodymium dome tweeter, weather-treated
• Low-Frequency Driver: 3.25 in (83 mm) woofer, weather-treated

Conclusion
The BOSE DesignMax DM3SE loudspeakers provide a powerful combination of style, versatility, and professional-grade audio quality. Designed for commercial environments requiring both performance and durability, these surface-mount speakers are well-suited for challenging indoor or outdoor installations. With their compact build, consistent coverage, and compatibility with Bose Professional processing tools, the DM3SE models offer a dependable and refined solution for a variety of applications.