System installers in search of a quality surface-mount speaker should check out the Bose Professional FreeSpace FS4SE, a pair of black passive IP55-rated loudspeakers for use indoors and outdoors that are easy to install and provide consistent tonality across the entire FreeSpace line. The FS4SE features a full-range 4.5" driver capable of reproducing 70 Hz to 17 kHz with an SPL of 112 dB, making it an ideal choice for both background music and voice announcement applications. Each speaker includes a U-bracket, vertical logo, and a weather-resistant input panel.

Full-Range 4.5" Transducer    200W Maximum Power Input    70/100V and 8-Ohm Transformer Bypass    70 Hz to 17 kHz Frequency Response    112 dB Maximum SPL    IP55 Rated for Direct-Exposure Outdoors    Includes U-Bracket and Vertical Logo    Includes Weather-Resistant Input Cover

• 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 mix-and-match installations. DesignMax subwoofers and larger models can expand your system design options even further
• Blend with more room designs with updated enclosures 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—EN 54-24 for Voice Alarm Systems for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings.
• UL 1480 UUMW listed for use in fire alarm and signaling systems in life safety applications
• Bring quality sound to more places with the FS4SE—rated for outdoor, wet installations

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are they water resistant or waterproof? Do they need to be under an awning?

A: The Yamaha NS-AW350 is water resistant, not water proof.

Q: 2. Could this work to power 4 Freespace DS 16F speakers? Thx

A: The Bose Professional FreeSpace DS 16F 2.25" 16W Passive Loudspeaker has transformer taps for 70V and 100V connections, as well as an 8-ohm bypass setting that specifies 16W RMS and 64W peak for each speaker. The Bose Professional FreeSpace IZA 250-LZ Integrated Zone Amplifier specifies 2 channels of speaker output offering 25W at 8 ohms, or 50W at 4 ohms. You could potentially squeeze in two DS 16F speakers on each channel if you wired them in parallel, which would create a 32W RMS load at 4 ohms. Ideally you would want to use an amplifier offering more adequate output power for this model and quantity of speakers.

Q: 3. Will this work with 240v power?

A: The Pyle PDWR42BBT will only work with 120 VAC, 60 Hz directly.

Q: 4. I am just using a bookshelf Samsung Stereo that came with 4 ohm speakers/ 80W per channel. Is there a way to wire these that bypasses the internal transformer, basically making them work the Freespace 51's (which I can't find)?

A: Yes, The Bose Freespace 360P Series II Environmental Loudspeaker can operate at 4 ohms and can handle 80W of power. If you use the black common wire as negative and the orange 80W wire as positive, you will be using the speaker at full power and bypassing its internal transformer. The Freespace 360Ps and Freespace 51s cannot be daisy chained together but they can be wired directly to your stereo receiver or power amplifier.

Q: 5. What type of cable is used to connect the two speakers, and can it be longer than 16 feet?

A: According to Page 01 in the manual for the Pyle Pro 6.5" PDWR62BTBK Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker System (Black, Pair), it comes with a speaker cable for the purpose of connecting the right speaker to the left speaker. The amplifier inside of the right speaker is used to power both the right speaker and the left speaker. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/619210.pdf

Q: 6. Can these be mounted horizontally?

A: Yes the brackets can be mounted either way. I found drilling an additional hole in the bracket was helpful for support. And easy.

Q: 7. Are these only wired or Bluetooth as well?

A: The Freespace 360P Series II Environmental Loudspeaker is a wired speaker for use in outdoor systems. It can be used in-ground or above ground and is designed to blend in with landscaping.

Q: 8. Battery life?

A: Unfortunately the speakers do not operate on Battery. It will require a Wall Outlet for operation. One speaker will have the power input to which it will amplify the other speaker connected with the packaged Speaker Wire.

Q: 9. Trying to reconnect forgot password, what is it!?!?!?

A: The network name is "Pyle Audio" and the password is 0000 (four zeros).

Q: 10. How many conductors to each speaker? 16/2 wire or 16/4 wire needed?

A: 16/2 speaker wire will work well. This is a stranded copper cabling and not solid wire as used for electrical work.