Key Features
- Full-range loudspeaker with a single 2.25″ (57 mm) full-range driver in a ported enclosure designed for surface mounting in background music and paging applications
- Simple 1->2->3 installation system. Mounting hardware allows for horizontal and vertical orientation with adjustable pitch or yaw
- Integrated multi-tap transformer with innovative thumb wheel adjustment for easy-to-change tap settings from under front end cap
- Shared voicing across entire FreeSpace DS product family enables DS 16, DS 40 and DS 100 loudspeakers to be integrated on the same system and maintain consistent tonal quality
- Can be combined with either surface or flush-mount FreeSpace 3 Acoustimass® module for extended bass response
- Supported by a suite of accessories, including wall-mount bracket, ceiling-mount bracket, pole-mount bracket and junction boxes
Physical
Enclosure
PC/ABS (white), polypropylene (black); textured
Environmental
DS 16S: Indoor use only
DS 16SE: Outdoor per IEC 529 IP55
Connectors
Three-terminal barrier strip integrated on included mounting bracket. Optional accessories available for use when ceramic connector and thermal fuse are required.
Wire gauge: 18 AWG (0.8 mm) to 14 AWG (2.0 mm)
Suspension / Mounting
Included bracket allows for horizontal or vertical mounting positions, each with either pitch or yaw adjustment. Hole on rear of enclosure sized for #8 or M4 self-tapping screw for use with safety chain.
Dimensions (Enclosure only)
4.9″ H x 9.9″ W x 4.6″ D (124 mm x 250 mm x 117 mm)
Depth with wall mount bracket: 6.4″ (161 mm)
Net Weight
4.0 lb (1.8 kg)
Color
Black, White, Paintable
Package Contents
1 loudspeaker, mounting bracket
Technical Summary
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)
95 Hz – 17 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
80 Hz – 19 kHz
Nominal Dispersion
170° H x 160° V
Long-Term Power Handling
16 W (64 W peak)
Sensitivity (SPL / 1 W @ 1 m)
84 dB SPL
Maximum SPL @ 1 m
96 dB SPL (102 dB SPL peak)
Nominal Impedance
8 Ω (transformer bypassed)











