Bose FreespaceDS16F In CeilingSpeaker

The Bose FreeSpace DS 16F is a flush-mount ceiling loudspeaker for background music and paging in retail, restaurant, hospitality and similar commercial spaces. A single 2.25" full-range driver in a ported enclosure delivers clear speech and music with wide 140° conical coverage, and clean styling that blends into ceilings.

• Full-range response 90 Hz – 16 kHz; sensitivity 84 dB-SPL; max SPL 96 dB-SPL (102 dB peak)
• Integrated multi-tap transformer with front-accessible thumb wheel: 70V 1–16 W / 100V 2–16 W, or 8 Ω / 16 W bypass
• Flush-ceiling install (optional pendant kit); recommended height 8–20 ft (2.4–6.1 m)
• Shared voicing with FreeSpace DS 16S / DS 16SE surface models on the same line; pairs with FreeSpace 3 Acoustimass module for extended bass
• Listed to ANSI/UL 1480-2005; ceramic connector and thermal fuse included where required; plenum use with PC-16 accessory

Specifications

Driver	1 x 2.25" (57 mm) full-range
Frequency range (-3 dB)	90 Hz – 16 kHz
Nominal dispersion	140° conical (-6 dB, avg 1–4 kHz)
Power handling	16 W
Nominal impedance (transformer bypass)	8 Ω
Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m)	84 dB-SPL
Maximum SPL (1 m @ rated power)	96 dB-SPL (102 dB-SPL peak)
70V taps	1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 W
100V taps	2 / 4 / 8 / 16 W
Tap control	Front thumb wheel under grille
Mounting height (recommended)	8–20 ft (2.4–6.1 m)
Outer flange diameter	9.4" (239 mm)
Ceiling cut-out	8" (203 mm)
Depth (to top of housing)	6.2" (158 mm)
Weight (product)	4.4 lb (1.9 kg)
Enclosure	PC/ABS UL94 5VA; powder-coated steel grille
Connectors	3-terminal barrier strip + pre-wired ceramic connector
Colours	Black or white (paintable)
Compliance	ANSI/UL 1480-2005; plenum-capable with PC-16
Manufacturer warranty	5-year transferable limited

Downloads

Bose FreeSpace DS 16F — Technical Data Sheet (PDF)

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