Ceiling and install loudspeakers
Bose DesignMax DM5C: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Bose Professional DesignMax DM5C 60W 5.25-inch in-Ceiling Loudspeaker - White, 1-Pair lists at $821.00. Published figures: powered No, continuous power 60 W, woofer 5.25 in. It suits a ceiling system that has to carry music, not just the spoken word.
A coaxial ceiling speaker with unusually even off-axis response, which is what makes a distributed system sound like one system rather than a row of speakers. Sold as a pair.
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 DM5C specifications
The Bose DesignMax DM5C publishes powered No, continuous power 60 W, woofer 5.25 in, at a listed price of $821.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | No |
| Continuous power | 60 W |
| Woofer | 5.25 in |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| 70V taps | Yes |
| Back can included | Yes |
| Coverage pattern | 110 degrees conical |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: A ceiling system that has to carry music, not just the spoken word.
Category: ceiling and install loudspeakers. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
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.
JBL Professional Control 47HC High Ceiling Loudspeaker, Sold as Pair
$794.00 Specs and sizingThe high-ceiling version, with a narrower 75 degree pattern so the coverage circle does not become uselessly large from twenty feet up.
Best for: Ceilings above about sixteen feet, where a 90 degree speaker covers too much and too thinly
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JBL Professional Control 47LP Low Profile Loudspeaker, Sold as Pair
$590.00 Specs and sizingA low-profile coaxial ceiling speaker with the back can included, so it drops into a standard grid without a separate enclosure purchase.
Best for: Suspended ceiling installs at normal ceiling heights
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JBL Professional C65P/T-WH Compact Full-Range Hanging Pendant Speaker, 8 Ohm or 70V, 5.25-Inch. White, Sold as Pair
$550.00 Specs and sizingA hanging pendant speaker for open or exposed ceilings, where there is no grid to cut into and running speakers down from the deck is the only option.
Best for: Exposed structure ceilings, warehouses and modern open-plan auditoriums
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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
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| Model | Price | Powered | Woofer | Impedance | 70V taps | Back can included | Coverage pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bose Professional DesignMax DM5C 60W 5.25-inch in-Ceiling Loudspeaker - White, 1-Pair | $821.00 | No | 5.25 in | 8 ohms | Yes | Yes | 110 degrees conical |
| JBL Professional Control 47HC High Ceiling Loudspeaker, Sold as Pair | $794.00 | No | 6.5 in | 8 ohms | Yes | Yes | 75 degrees conical |
| JBL Professional Control 47LP Low Profile Loudspeaker, Sold as Pair | $590.00 | No | 6.5 in | 8 ohms | Yes | Yes | 110 degrees conical |
| JBL Professional C65P/T-WH Compact Full-Range Hanging Pendant Speaker, 8 Ohm or 70V, 5.25-Inch. White, Sold as Pair | $550.00 | No | 5.25 in | 8 ohms | Yes | - | - |
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 DM5C
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bose DesignMax DM5C cost?
It was listed at $821.00 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 DM5C right for our church?
A ceiling system that has to carry music, not just the spoken word. 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.