Description
| System Performance | |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) | 95 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 80 Hz – 19 kHz |
| Nominal Dispersion | 140° conical |
| Recommended High-Pass Filter | 80 Hz high-pass filter |
| Loudspeaker EQ | Recommended |
| Long-Term Power Handling | 16W (64W peak) |
| Sensitivity (SPL / 1W @ 1 m) | 84 dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL @ 1 m | 96 dB SPL (102 dB SPL peak) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω (transformer bypassed) |
| Transformer Taps (70/100V) | 70V: 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W 100V: 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W |
| Transducers | |
| Driver Compliment | 2.25″ (57 mm) full-range driver |
| Physical | |
| Enclosure | PC/ABS |
| Grille | Powder-coated steel grille |
| Environmental | Indoor use only |
| Ceiling Thickness (Maximum) | 1.5″ (38 mm) |
| Dimensions | Outer flange diameter: 9.4″ (239 mm) Ceiling hole diameter: 8.0″ (203 mm) Depth: 6.9″ (176 mm) |
| Net Weight | 4.4 lbs (1.9 kg) |
The Bose® FreeSpace DS 16F is the entry-level member of the DS loudspeaker family. It is a high-performance, full-range, flush-mount loudspeaker designed for background music and speech reproduction in a wide range of installed applications. The Bose Professional DS 16F features a wide, even 140° conical pattern and frequency range down to 80 Hz. These 16-watt loudspeakers deliver background music with notable presence and detail as well as clear, natural-sounding speech reproduction. They are well-suited for retail stores, restaurants, hospitality venues, public spaces, offices, meeting rooms, hallways, entrance ways, lobbies, and restrooms.
Power settings available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 watts at 70 volts; 2, 4, 8, and 16 watts at 100 volts; and 16 watts at 8 ohms (when referenced to IEC noise for 100 hours). The nominal dispersion shall be 140° conical coverage pattern at -6 dB (average 1 – 4 kHz). An optional pendant-mount accessory allows the loudspeaker to be hung from open ceilings. The input connection consists of a three-terminal barrier strip. The loudspeaker shall meet numerous standards for combination music and evacuation systems around the world.
Applications:
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- Retail stores
- Restaurants and bars
- Concourses
- Transportation facilities
- Resorts and hospitality venues
- Houses of worship
