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Description
Bose’s EdgeMax series combines the performance of big, bulky surface-mount loudspeakers with stealthy design to shatter the limitations of traditional in-ceiling loudspeakers. Dual drivers and patented PhaseGuide technology allow EdgeMax loudspeakers to project powerful, focused sound from the room’s edges to the center.
Features
- Low-Frequency: 1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer, 1.5 in (38 mm) voice coil
- High-Frequency: 1 × compression driver, 1.3 in (33 mm) voice coil
- Power Handling, long-term continuous: 125 W
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 45 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Coverage, Horizontal: 180°
- High-frequency compression driver and high-excursion woofer for exceptional audio quality and power
- In-ceiling mounting near room edges and corners (75° vertical coverage and 180° horizontal coverage)
Why We Like This
The mounting system is a practical advantage when several speakers need to go into a ceiling on the same installation.
FAQs
Q: What amplifier connection does it require?
A: The nominal impedance is 8 Ω (transformer bypassed). Transformer settings: Transformer Taps, 100V: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass; Transformer Taps, 70V: 2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass.
Q: What ceiling opening is needed?
A: The specified cutout is 13.6 in × 13.6 in × 9.3 in (345 mm × 345 mm × 236 mm), length × width × mounting depth.
Q: Where can this speaker be installed?
A: Indoor only; UL1480A listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation.
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Tech Specs
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m: |
114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak |
Ceiling Cutout: |
13.6 in × 13.6 in × 9.3 in (345 mm × 345 mm × 236 mm), length × width × mounting depth |
Color: |
White |
Coverage, Horizontal: |
180° |
Coverage, Vertical: |
75° |
Crossover: |
1 kHz, passive 2-way crossover with integrated 70/100V transformer |
Driver Protection: |
Recommended high-pass protection 55 Hz with minimum 12-dB/octave filter |
Enclosure Material: |
Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed enclosure |
Environmental: |
Indoor only; UL1480A listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation |
Frequency Range (-10 dB): |
45 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
Grille: |
Microperforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable |
High-Frequency: |
1 × compression driver, 1.3 in (33 mm) voice coil |
Included Items: |
(1) tile bridge |
Low-Frequency: |
1 × 8 in (203 mm) woofer, 1.5 in (38 mm) voice coil |
Model: |
EdgeMax EM180 In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeaker White |
Nominal Impedance: |
8 Ω (transformer bypassed) |
Power Handling, Peak: |
500 W |
Power Handling, long-term continuous: |
125 W |
Product Type: |
In-ceiling loudspeaker |
Recommended Signal Processing: |
Recommended but not required |
Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m): |
93 dB |
Suspension/Mounting: |
(4) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms, (4) M6 safety cable attachment points |
Transformer Taps, 100V: |
5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass |
Transformer Taps, 70V: |
2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass |
Unit of Sale: |
Each |
Delivery & Returns
At Gear Club Direct, we want you to be happy with your purchase. We understand that there are times when once a product is received, it may not be what you needed or wanted after all. So, we will gladly accept your qualifying return within 15 days of the delivery date. After 15 days of the delivery date, all sales are final.
The Return Process
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