FreeSpace FS4CE

FreeSpace FS4CE in-ceiling loudspeakers (1 pair)

The Bose Professional sound quality you expect. The improvements you need. FreeSpace FS loudspeakers are the next step of our widely trusted line of in-ceiling and surface-mount loudspeakers, offering significant upgrades in durability, design, and ease of installation — all with remarkably consistent tonality. Engineered for high-quality performance in both background music and voice announcement applications, FS loudspeakers are ideal for almost any commercial space. The line includes five loudspeakers, two distinct levels of sound, new mounting options, and a modern aesthetic to match. For those seeking consistent, quality installed sound, FreeSpace FS loudspeakers are the perfect mix of performance and value.

FEATURES

• Maintain consistent tonal quality with shared voicing across all FS models
• Hear the best of both — music and voice — with transducers that offer clear voice reproduction and smooth response for background music
• Customize systems with confidence using in-ceiling, surface-mount, and pendant-mount options, allowing for tailored mixand-match installations. DesignMax subwoofers and larger models can expand your system design options even further
• Blend with more room designs with updated enclosures — available in black and white — that pair modern aesthetics with practical features, including removable logos
• Tackle site-specific challenges with the support of a full suite of accessories, designed to handle a wide range of applications and mounting options
• Install with ease — all models feature Euroblock inputs and front-baffle input location on in-ceiling models
• Support public safety — EN54-24 for Voice Alarm Systems for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings
• Bring quality sound to more places with the FS4CE — rated for outdoor, wet installations

SPECS

Technical Specification

     COMPLIANCE

EN 54-24 Certified Yes

Safety Agency Ratings EN 54-24:2008 for Voice Alarm Systems; UL 1480(A); in compliance with UL 2043 for plenum-space installation; NFPA 70 & NFPA 72; CSA C22.1 Section 32

 

PHYSICAL

 

Colors Black (similar to RAL 9005), white (similar to RAL 9003)	Enclosure Material Engineered-plastics front baffle, highly UV fade-resistant, with integrated steel-formed backcan
Grille Perforated steel, powder-coated finish	Ingress Protection IP55
Ceiling Cutout 9.8 in (249 mm)	Logo Rotatable, removable
Suspension/Mounting (3) mounting arms, (1) safety cable attachment point	Operating Temperature Range -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
Product Dimensions (H×W×D) 10.7 in × 6.8 in (272 mm × 172 mm), loudspeaker diameter × depth / 8.7 in × 6.4 in (220 mm × 163 mm), backcan diameter × depth	Net Weight 7.7 lb (3.5 kg), loudspeaker with grille (single)
Shipping Weight 20.0 lb (9.1 kg), pair

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Frequency Range (-10 dB) 70 – 17,000 Hz	Coverage, Horizontal 145°
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m 104 dB	Nominal Impedance 8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Power Handling, long-term continuous 40 W	Power Handling, Peak 160 W
Recommended Signal Processing Not required, Bose Professional EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available	Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m) 88 dB
Transformer Taps, 100V 5, 10, 20, 40 W, bypass	Transformer Taps, 70V 2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, bypass
Coverage, Vertical 145°

 

TRANSDUCERS

Driver Protection Recommended high-pass protection 70 Hz with minimum 24-dB/octave filter

Low-Frequency 1 × 4.5 in (114 mm) woofer