Entry-level, full-range, surface-mount loudspeakers designed for background music and speech reproduction in a wide range of installed applications. Broad 170° x 160° coverage pattern and frequency range down to 80 Hz.

The DS 16S is for indoor applications only.

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

Technical Specifications

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)
Applications
Retail stores
Restaurants and bars
Concourse
Transportation facilities
Resorts and hospitality venues
Houses of worship