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.
Full-range loudspeaker with a single 2.25" (57 mm) driver in a ported enclosure to deliver a 140 conical coverage pattern and clear, intelligible music and speech reproduction for flush-ceiling or pendant-mount applications.
Integrated multi-tap transformer with innovative thumb wheel adjustment for easy-to-change tap setting from underneath the loudspeaker grille.
Shared voicing across entire FreeSpace DS product family enables DS 16, DS 40 and DS 100 loudspeakers to be integrated on the same system and maintain consistent tonal quality.
Can be combined with either surface- or flush-mount FreeSpace 3 Acoustimass module for extended bass response.
Supported by a suite of accessories, including ceiling-mount bracket, adjustable tile bridge, pendant-mount kit and square grille.
Applications
• Retail stores
• Restaurants and bars
• Concourses
• Transportation facilities
• Resorts and hospitality venues
• Houses of worship
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: 8? (transformer bypassed)
Transformer Taps (70/100V): 70V: 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W 100V: 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W
TransducersDriver Compliment: 2.25" (57 mm) full-range driver
PhysicalEnclosure: 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)
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