System installers in search of a quality surface-mount speaker should check out the Bose Professional FreeSpace FS4SE, a pair of white 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. Does the bracket rotate enough to mount on ceiling?

A: Yes, the bracket rotates enough to mount to a flat surface below, behind or above the speaker.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Will this work with 240v power?

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

Q: 4. will the Bose surround speakers pair with a Sony sound bar??

A: No they will not pair with SONY products: Add wireless surround sound effects to your Soundbar 500, Soundbar 700, or SoundTouch 300.

Q: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. Hi, if these speakers are placed in a pool deck about 100 feet away from the receiver, can they be wired with a 10 AWG wire?

A: The Bose 251 Outdoor Environmental Speakers (White) BH #BO251W would require standard speaker wiring. 10 AWG would work.

Q: 8. Are the wall mounting brackets and speaker wires included with these laudspeakers?

A: According to page 03 in the manual for the Bose FreeSpace 3, it includes flush mounts and surface mounts. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/703689.pdf

Q: 9. Anyone have a picture of the back of these? I'd like to see the mount. Thanks!

A: Google image search for NS-AW350W mountThe speakers do not mount directly, there is a rectangular C bracket that you mount to the wall horizontally or vertically, and the ends of the bracket screw onto the side of the speakers (you can see the attachment screw mounts on the side of the speakers.

Q: 10. 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.