Ceiling and install loudspeakers
Bose DesignMax DM2C-LP: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Bose Professional DesignMax DM2C-LP in-Ceiling Loudspeaker lists at $389.00. Published figures: powered No, woofer 2 in, 70v taps Yes. It suits retrofits where there is no room above the ceiling tile.
A very shallow 2 inch ceiling speaker for plenums with almost no depth above the grid, which is a real constraint in older buildings.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Bose DesignMax DM2C-LP specifications
The Bose DesignMax DM2C-LP publishes powered No, woofer 2 in, 70v taps Yes, at a listed price of $389.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | No |
| Woofer | 2 in |
| 70V taps | Yes |
| Back can included | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Retrofits where there is no room above the ceiling tile.
Category: ceiling and install loudspeakers. Tier on this site: Intermediate, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the buy-once pick for a mid-size room, where the money stops being wasted on replacement.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Atlas Sound AtlasIED FAP62T Strategy II 6-inch 32W 70/100V Ceiling Speaker System
$350.95 Specs and sizingA complete 70V ceiling speaker system with baffle, back can and transformer in one part number, which is why installers keep them on the truck.
Best for: A straightforward 70V distributed system with no surprises at install time
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JBL Professional Control 24CT 4-Inch Background/ForegroundCeiling Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair
$350.00 Specs and sizingA small 4 inch ceiling speaker for spaces that need coverage rather than impact: corridors, nurseries, restrooms and the cry room.
Best for: Paging and overflow audio in ancillary spaces
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JBL Professional Control 25-1 Compact Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair
$457.98 Specs and sizingThe default surface-mount install speaker: 8 ohm or 70V, indoor or outdoor rated, with a bracket that aims it properly. Sold as a pair.
Best for: Under-balcony fills, foyers, cry rooms and side aisles
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JBL Professional JBL-Control 416C/T 6.5” 2-Way, Coaxial, 50 Watt, in-Ceiling Speaker with Backcan, 8 Ohm or 70V / 100V, Magnetic Grill
$494.00 Specs and sizingA 50 watt coaxial ceiling speaker with the back can and a 70V transformer built in, which is the whole install in one box.
Best for: A distributed ceiling system in a low or flat-ceilinged room
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Powered | Woofer | 70V taps | Back can included | Continuous power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bose Professional DesignMax DM2C-LP in-Ceiling Loudspeaker | $389.00 | No | 2 in | Yes | Yes | - |
| Atlas Sound AtlasIED FAP62T Strategy II 6-inch 32W 70/100V Ceiling Speaker System | $350.95 | No | 6 in | Yes | Yes | 32 W |
| JBL Professional Control 24CT 4-Inch Background/ForegroundCeiling Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair | $350.00 | No | 4 in | Yes | Yes | - |
| JBL Professional Control 25-1 Compact Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair | $457.98 | No | 5.25 in | Yes | - | 100 W |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Bose published specifications for the DesignMax DM2C-LP
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bose DesignMax DM2C-LP cost?
It was listed at $389.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Bose DesignMax DM2C-LP right for our church?
Retrofits where there is no room above the ceiling tile. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.