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Articulated Array for Wide, Uniform Coverage — A proprietary Articulated Array of eight 4.5" full-range drivers delivers exceptionally wide 120° horizontal coverage. This design ensures smooth, consistent sound for the entire audience, minimizing dead spots and reducing the number of loudspeakers required to cover a large space.
IP55 Weather-Rated for Outdoor Durability — Engineered for reliability in challenging environments, the Panaray 802 III features a rugged, mica-reinforced enclosure and an IP55 weather-resistance rating. It is built to withstand dust, moisture, and temperature extremes, making it ideal for outdoor venues, stadiums, and other demanding fixed installations.
Full-Range Performance with Vocal Clarity — The 802 III delivers a broad frequency range from 50 Hz to 16 kHz, providing clear, natural vocal reproduction and full-bodied music without requiring a separate high-frequency compression driver. For optimal performance and driver protection, it is designed to be paired with a Bose Professional controller or amplifier with 802 Series EQ.
Passive full-range loudspeaker requiring external amplification and EQ
Articulated Array design with eight 4.5" (114 mm) full-range drivers

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 10010042
Local SKU: OS

Articulated Array for Wide, Uniform Coverage

A proprietary Articulated Array of eight 4.5" full-range drivers delivers exceptionally wide 120° horizontal coverage. This design ensures smooth, consistent sound for the entire audience, minimizing dead spots and reducing the number of loudspeakers required to cover a large space.

IP55 Weather-Rated for Outdoor Durability

Engineered for reliability in challenging environments, the Panaray 802 III features a rugged, mica-reinforced enclosure and an IP55 weather-resistance rating. It is built to withstand dust, moisture, and temperature extremes, making it ideal for outdoor venues, stadiums, and other demanding fixed installations.

Full-Range Performance with Vocal Clarity

The 802 III delivers a broad frequency range from 50 Hz to 16 kHz, providing clear, natural vocal reproduction and full-bodied music without requiring a separate high-frequency compression driver. For optimal performance and driver protection, it is designed to be paired with a Bose Professional controller or amplifier with 802 Series EQ.

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Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

Mounting OptionsM8 threaded inserts, Stand Mount

EssentialNo

Driver ConfigurationEight 4.5" (114 mm) full-range drivers in an Articulated Array design

Loudspeaker TypePassive Loudspeaker

Woofer Size4

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Bose Panaray 802 Series III Passive Full-Range Loudspeaker, Black
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

Bose Professional

The Maker

About Bose Professional

Bose Professional creates complete audio solutions for workplaces, hospitality, retail, education, houses of worship, and performance venues. Its loudspeakers, amplifiers, processors, and conferencing products are engineered as integrated systems, helping designers and installers deliver clear, consistent sound with elegant, space-conscious installations.

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Questions & Answers

6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

Yes, the Panaray 802 III is a passive loudspeaker and requires a separate power amplifier and a Bose-specified EQ, ideally from a Bose controller or PowerMatch amplifier, to function correctly and deliver optimal sound quality.

With its wide 120° x 100° dispersion, a single 802 III is excellent for broad coverage in small to medium-sized venues. Multiple units can be arrayed to cover larger spaces like auditoriums, houses of worship, and outdoor events.

The Panaray 802 III is versatile, featuring integrated M8 threaded inserts for permanent installation using compatible rigging hardware. It is also compatible with standard speaker stands for portable applications.

Yes, the speaker has an IP55 weather-resistance rating, making it specifically designed and tested for reliable performance in outdoor environments exposed to dust and water.

The Bose Panaray 802 Series III loudspeaker typically includes a protective cover with an integrated carrying handle. Power amplifiers, mounting brackets, and cables are sold separately.

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