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Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 120° x 60° Outdoor Loudspeaker, Black

Model 893797-0100

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  • Two 8 in (203 mm) LF8 woofers and one EMB2S compression driver
  • Wide 120° × 60° rotatable horn, 80 Hz to 16 kHz (-3 dB)
  • 400 W continuous, 126 dB peak SPL (AES, free field)
  • IP55 weather rated, EN 54-24 certified, 70 V and 100 V taps up to 80 W
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Product details

Overview

What is the Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120?

The Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 is a compact two-way outdoor loudspeaker with a wide 120° × 60° rotatable horn, two 8 in woofers and 400 W continuous power handling (AES). It is rated IP55 for direct outdoor exposure, certified to EN 54-24 for voice alarm use and runs on 70 V, 100 V or 8 Ω, which suits places of worship, common areas with live performances and activity centers in the UAE. This listing is the black finish, part code 893797-0100.

The Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 is the wide-coverage version of the AMU208 in the Bose Professional AMU multi-use series: the same weather-rated cabinet and drivers, with a 120° × 60° horn instead of 90° × 60°. It pairs two LF8 high-excursion 8 in woofers with one EMB2S extended high-frequency compression driver and a passive crossover, and has a built-in 70 V / 100 V transformer with an 8 Ω bypass for live sound.

Why this product

Key Benefits

  • Wide coverage from one cabinet

    The 120° × 60° constant-directivity horn spreads sound across a wide area close to the speaker, so fewer cabinets are needed to cover a wide area.

  • Rotatable horn for any orientation

    The horn can be turned so the cabinet works mounted horizontally or vertically while keeping the 120° spread across the listeners.

  • High output from a compact cabinet

    Two 8 in woofers and a 2 in voice coil compression driver reach 120 dB continuous and 126 dB peak SPL at 1 m (AES, free field).

  • Built for direct outdoor exposure

    A three-layer stainless steel grille, water-resistant woofers, polyurea coating and a moulded input cover give the loudspeaker an IP55 rating.

  • One speaker for distributed or live systems

    The weather-sealed transformer offers 5 W to 80 W taps at 70 V and 10 W to 80 W at 100 V, and a bypass switch sets it to 8 Ω for a low-impedance amplifier channel.

  • Approved for life-safety sound

    EN 54-24 certification means the same loudspeaker that plays music can carry evacuation messages as part of a building's voice alarm system.

Use cases

Applications

  • Outdoor installations

    The wide horn covers a broad area from a wall or post close to the listeners.

  • Gathering and common areas with live performances

    The 8 Ω bypass and compact cabinet suit common areas that host live music and speech.

  • Indoor entertainment, sports and activity centers

    Two 8 in woofers keep music energetic in gyms and indoor sports halls.

  • Voice alarm and announcements

    EN 54-24 certification lets one loudspeaker carry music, announcements and voice alarm messages.

  • Small and medium places of worship

    The 8 Ω bypass suits live sound reinforcement for small to mid-sized rooms.

Technical details

Technical Specifications

System

System Type
Two-way passive loudspeaker, indoor or outdoor
Low-Frequency Driver
2 × Bose Professional LF8 8 in (203 mm) high-excursion woofer, 2 in (51 mm) voice coil
High-Frequency Driver
1 × Bose Professional EMB2S neodymium compression driver, 2 in (51 mm) voice coil
Recommended Crossover
70 Hz high-pass, 12 dB per octave minimum
Crossover
Passive, separate bandpass filters per transducer (200 Hz and 1.2 kHz)

Frequency

Frequency Response
80 Hz to 16 kHz (-3 dB)
Frequency Range
70 Hz to 18 kHz (-10 dB)

Performance & Coverage

Coverage
120° × 60°, rotatable high-frequency horn
Sensitivity
94 dB SPL (1 W at 1 m, free field), 96 dB (wall or ceiling)
Maximum SPL
120 dB continuous, 126 dB peak at 1 m (AES, free field)

Power

Power Handling
400 W continuous, 1600 W peak (AES); 300 W continuous, 1200 W peak (Bose extended-lifecycle test)
Nominal Impedance
8 Ω (transformer bypass)
Transformer Taps 70V
5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass
Transformer Taps 100V
10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, bypass

Connectivity

Input Connector
1 × barrier strip, 18 AWG (0.8 mm²) to 10 AWG (5.3 mm²) wire, with input cover

Physical

Enclosure
Exterior-grade plywood, two-part spray polyurea coating
Grille
3 layers: perforated stainless steel, acoustic foam, stainless steel mesh, powder-coated
Mounting
2 × M8 inserts for U-bracket; 4 × M8 rear inserts (127 × 70 mm pattern)
Dimensions
235 × 686 × 279 mm (9.3 × 27.0 × 11.0 in) with input cover
Weight
17.0 kg (37.5 lb); 19.5 kg (43.0 lb) with U-bracket
Colour
Black

Environmental

IP Rating
IP55 per EN 60529; IP33C per EN 54-24
Outdoor Rating
Rated for direct-exposure outdoor installations

Certifications & Warranty

Certifications
EN 54-24:2008 loudspeaker for voice alarm systems

In the box

What's Included

  • 1 × AMU208-120 loudspeaker, black

  • 1 × U-bracket

  • 4 × M8 screws

  • 4 × M4 screws

  • 1 × input cover

  • 2 × rubber washers

  • 1 × T3 square drive

  • 1 × installation guide

Installation

Installation & Mounting

Recommended Amplifiers

For a distributed 70 V or 100 V system, the Bose PowerShareX PSX1204D delivers 300 W on each of its four channels at 70 V or 100 V, so one channel can run three AMU208-120 speakers on the 80 W tap, or more on lower taps. Its onboard DSP loads the Bose Professional loudspeaker preset through ControlSpace Designer.

For live sound with the transformer in 8 Ω bypass, the Bose PowerShareX PSX2404D gives 600 W per channel at 8 Ω with 1200 W peak, one AMU208-120 per channel, with the preset's limiter protecting the drivers. Both amplifiers take Dante and analog inputs in a 1RU chassis and run on 100 VAC to 240 VAC.

Recommended Subwoofer

Bose names the Bose MB210-WR outdoor subwoofer, black as the AMU series' matching low-frequency extension. It is a dual 10 in weatherized subwoofer, so it stays outdoors alongside the AMU208-120 and adds bass below the 70 Hz high-pass point.

Recommended Bracket

The supplied U-bracket covers most wall and ceiling installs. To aim the speaker in two axes, use the Bose surface-mount pan and tilt bracket, black (889687-0100), which Bose lists as a compatible AMU accessory and which matches this black finish.

Bose surface-mount pan and tilt bracket, black

Ownership and support

Ownership & Support

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Expert FAQs

What transformer taps does the Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 have?

The Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 has 70 V taps of 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 40 W and 80 W, and 100 V taps of 10 W, 20 W, 40 W and 80 W. A bypass switch takes the transformer out of circuit so the speaker runs at 8 Ω on a low-impedance amplifier channel.

What is the difference between the Bose AMU208 and AMU208-120?

The Bose AMU208-120 has a wider 120° × 60° horn, while the AMU208 has a 90° × 60° horn; cabinet, drivers, taps and weight are the same. The wider AMU208-120 suits listeners close to the speaker across a broad area, and its sensitivity is 94 dB against 95 dB for the AMU208.

Which amplifier works with the Bose AMU208-120?

The Bose AMU208-120 has a 70 V / 100 V transformer with an 8 Ω bypass, so it suits constant-voltage or low-impedance amplifier channels, and Bose Professional PowerShareX amplifiers include factory-optimised presets for it. The PowerShareX PSX1204D suits distributed 70 V or 100 V systems, and the PSX2404D suits 8 Ω live sound use.

How many AMU208-120 speakers can one amplifier channel drive?

One 300 W channel of a Bose PowerShareX PSX1204D at 70 V or 100 V can drive three AMU208-120 speakers set to the 80 W tap. On lower taps the same channel drives more speakers, as long as the total of the taps stays within the channel's rated power. In 8 Ω bypass mode, connect one speaker per channel.

Can the Bose AMU208-120 be installed outdoors?

The Bose AMU208-120 is rated IP55 per EN 60529 for direct-exposure outdoor installation. It has a three-layer stainless steel grille, water-resistant woofers, a polyurea coated exterior-grade plywood cabinet and a moulded cover over the input panel.

Is the Bose AMU208-120 EN 54-24 certified for voice alarm systems?

The Bose AMU208-120 is certified to EN 54-24:2008 as a loudspeaker for voice alarm systems for fire detection and fire alarm systems in buildings. Under EN 54-24 its ingress rating is IP33C, and the installation guide lists the conditions for certified use.

How is the Bose AMU208-120 mounted?

The Bose AMU208-120 ships with a stainless steel U-bracket that fixes to two M8 inserts on the cabinet. Four more M8 inserts on the rear, in a 127 × 70 mm pattern, accept the Bose pan and tilt bracket, the AMURAIL suspension bracket, the AMUPOLEAT pole adapter or third-party hardware. The speaker weighs 19.5 kg with the U-bracket.

Does the Bose AMU208-120 need a subwoofer?

The Bose AMU208-120 reaches 70 Hz (-10 dB) on its own, with a recommended 70 Hz high-pass filter of at least 12 dB per octave, so a subwoofer is optional. For deeper bass outdoors, Bose pairs the AMU series with the MB210-WR dual 10 in weatherized subwoofer.

How can I request a Bose ArenaMatch Utility AMU208-120 quotation in the UAE?

Request a project quotation from Corporate AV for Dubai, Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the UAE. Share the audience area, speaker quantity, operating mode, amplifier channels and installation location so the proposal can identify compatible equipment and installation requirements. Call +971 56 498 8088, WhatsApp our team or email info@corporateav.ae. Confirm availability, lead time, regional warranty and separately sold accessories with the quotation.