This document describes the features and characteristics of the Bose® FreeSpace® DS 16F speaker, including its suitability for background music playback and voice amplification in commercial settings, its ceiling installation design, and its ability to be used as a fixed impedance or fixed voltage speaker.
The FreeSpace DS 16F is a high‑performance ceiling‑mount loudspeaker designed for background music in venues such as retail stores, hospitals and hotels. It supports both 70 V/100 V line‑level and low‑impedance 8 Ω operation, with a frequency response of 90 Hz‑16 kHz and up to 16 W power.
The manual provides installation guidelines, safety compliance information, technical specifications, optional accessories and warranty terms. It also includes acoustic performance data such as SPL levels and dispersion angles to help plan optimal placement. This manual is written in Chinese.
| SPL (1 W/1 m) | 84 dB‑SPL |
|---|---|
| Maximum SPL | 96 dB‑SPL |
| Dispersion Angle | 140° (‑6 dB) |
| Outer Diameter | 9.4 in (239 mm) |
| Ceiling Opening Diameter | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Height (installed) | 6.2 in (158 mm) |
| Maximum Installation Height | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
The DS 16F can be installed up to 20 ft (6.1 m) from the ceiling.
It is available in 1 W, 2 W, 4 W, 8 W and 16 W at 70 V, and 2 W, 4 W, 8 W, 16 W at 100 V.
The loudspeaker comes with a 5‑year limited warranty.