Bose EdgeMax EM90 In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeaker (Each)

About: Bose EdgeMax EM90 In-Ceiling Premium Loudspeaker (Each)

Bose Professional’s EdgeMax series combines high-fidelity sound with unique directionality to break free of the limitations of the in-ceiling loudspeaker category. Think of EdgeMax as your “secret weapon” for directing powerful, full-range audio into rooms demanding a different approach. It sounds like a surface-mount loudspeaker, looks like an in-ceiling loudspeaker, and directs sound asymmetrically into spaces where traditional loudspeakers can’t go. The EdgeMax series delivers the coverage patterns, high SPL, and frequency response of larger surface-mount loudspeakers but with a clean visual aesthetic. 

• Patented PhaseGuide technology evenly distributes sound throughout the space to ensure all listeners enjoy the same experience—regardless of their location
• High-frequency compression driver and high-excursion woofer for exceptional audio quality and power
• In-ceiling installation for minimum visual impact, with fewer units required to deliver uniform sound
• In-ceiling mounting near room edges and corners (75° vertical coverage and 90° horizontal coverage)
• Wall-boundary loading for greater bass response and performance
• 2-way passive crossover with bypassable 70/100V transformer
• Consistent voicing across the EdgeMax family
• QuickHold spring-loaded mounting system for easy installs
• Magnetically attached grille for quick access to wiring and tap settings
• UL 1480A and UL 2043 safety standard compliance

Patented PhaseGuide technology directs sound asymmetrically into the room, creating coverage found in no other loudspeaker. Choose purpose-built horizontal coverage—90 degrees for corner placement or a wider 180 degrees—ideal for both near-field and wide coverage. The result: amazing performance, directionality, and voice intelligibility that puts the EdgeMax family in a class by itself. 

EdgeMax loudspeakers can be installed at the room’s perimeter while still projecting sound inward for room-filling coverage. This means fewer units required compared to typical loudspeakers. And when installed near a wall, boundary-loading delivers impressive bass impact.

The original EdgeMax models feature a deeper 9-inch (23-centimeter) backcan and 75-degree vertical coverage angle to deliver bold full-range sound and a higher SPL. The EdgeMax LP models feature a shallow 4-inch (10-centimeter) backcan and wider 80-degree vertical coverage angle for spaces with above-ceiling limitations and tighter clearances. Integrators can “mix and match” these models, particularly in challenging installations with varying dimensions and obstructions.

Specifications

• PERFORMANCE
  • Frequency Range (-10 dB): 45 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Coverage, Horizontal: 90°
  • Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m: 117 dB continuous, 123 dB peak
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (transformer bypassed)
  • Power Handling, long-term continuous: 125 W
  • Power Handling, Peak: 500 W
  • Recommended Signal Processing: Recommended but not required
  • Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m): 96 dB
  • Transformer Taps, 100V: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 W, bypass
  • Transformer Taps, 70V: 2.5 W, 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass
  • Coverage, Vertical: 75°
• TRANSDUCERS
  • Crossover: 1 kHz, passive 2-way crossover with integrated 70/100V transformer
  • Driver Protection: Recommended high-pass protection 55 Hz with minimum 12-dB/octave filter
  • High-Frequency: 1 x compression driver, 1.3 in (33 mm) voice coil
  • Low-Frequency: 1 x 8 in (203 mm) woofer, 1.5 in (38 mm) voice coil
• COMPLIANCE
  • Safety Agency Ratings: UL1480A, UL2043
• PHYSICAL
  • Colors: White, paintable
  • Enclosure Material: Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel-formed enclosure
  • Environmental: Indoor only; UL1480A listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation
  • Grille: Microperforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable
  • Connectors: 6-pin Euroblock connector with loop-through, front-baffle mounted
  • Suspension/Mounting
    • (4) QuickHold spring-loaded mounting arms
    • (4) M6 safety cable attachment points
  • Maximum Ceiling Thickness: 3.1 in (80 mm)
  • Ceiling Cutout: 13.6 x 13.6 in (345 x 345 mm)
    • Mounting Depth: 9.3 in (236 mm)
  • Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • Enclosure: 14.8 x 14.8 x 9.8 in (376 x 376 x 249 mm)
    • Grille Flange: 15.4 x 15.4 x 0.5 in (390 x 390 x 13 mm)
  • Weight
    • Speaker w/ grille: 22.2 lb (10.1 kg)
    • Tile Bridege: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)

What's in the Box

• 1x EdgeMax EM90
• 1x Adjustable tile bridge
• 1x Ceiling hole template
• 1x Paint shield
• 1x Installation guide