All information about the Pulse Soundbar+
Superior Sound Quality
With high-resolution 24-bit audio processing, eight speaker drivers and 120 watts of total output power, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ delivers audiophile-quality audio reproduction with an astonishingly deep and clearly contoured bass foundation considering its compact dimensions. home cinema in particular will be pleased to know that the soundbar can also be paired wirelessly with the PULSE SUB+ for more volume and low bass pressure. And for rear surround playback, simply add a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers, which are also wirelessly controlled.
Innovative technologies
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features a brand new quad-core processor specifically designed to deliver audio at ultra-fast speeds and in the highest quality. For Bluesound this technology means the step into the next BluOS generation. The chipset, which was developed specifically for music streaming, has four processor cores and is thus more powerful than all other processors used in streaming speakers to date.
Unforgettable 3D Sound experiences
With Dolby Atmos®, you’ll hear music, movie soundtracks, and games as if you were in the theater, with a spectacular room-filling soundstage. Every sound, every noise and every acoustic detail is precisely positioned in the appropriate place. This creates a three-dimensional space that puts you right in the recording studio or in the middle of the movie scene and lets you experience the musicians, actors and sound effects much more intensely. And with the wirelessly controllable PULSE FLEX 2i speakers for the rear surround channels and the SUB+ subwoofer, which can also be wirelessly integrated into the network, an even better-sounding multi-channel home theater system can be set up.
Diverse connection options
Almost any audio source can be connected to the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ – a variety of wireless, digital and analog connection options are available: TV or game console via HDMI eARC, smartphones or laptops via Apple AirPlay 2 and bidirectional Bluetooth® aptX HD, external audio sources via Toslink, RCA or USB as well as music streaming services and your own music library wirelessly via our proprietary high-resolution BluOS streaming system. This can also be upgraded to a multi-room system with up to 63 additional BluOS players from Bluesound and other brands and integrated into numerous professional home automation systems.
Bluos Music streaming
BluOS streaming platform offers you the possibility to stream your favorite music, podcasts, radio plays and radio stations from the Internet. You have direct access to numerous music streaming services and their catalogs. Even MQA music data stored in studio quality, such as that offered by Tidal, can be played. You can browse your personal music libraries and enjoy your songs and albums in lossless quality over your local LAN or WiFi, connect the SOUNDBAR+ via Apple AirPlay 2, or play music stored on your smartphone via Bluetooth® aptX HD.
Multiroom playback
Network the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ with other Bluesound players to stream music in different rooms in absolute sync. Alternatively, each Bluesound player in the network can be controlled with a different stream, for example, to listen to children’s songs in the dining room and the latest Ed Sheeran album in the bathroom.
TECHNICAL DATA
AUDIO
Supported audio data formats
- MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUSHi-Res formats FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Supported multichannel audio formats
- Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Digital®
Processor
- ARM® Cortex A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
Native sampling rate
- up to 192 kHz
Resolution
- 16 – 24 bit
Frequency range
- 70 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB, -3 dB below 55 Hz)
Distortion factor
- 0,03 %
Amplifier
- Class D with 120 watts total output power
Chassis assembly
- 2 x 25 mm (1″) ø tweeter
- 2 x 102 mm (4″) ø woofer
- 2 x 50 mm (2″) ø midrange driver
- 2 x 102 mm (4″) ø passive radiators
Supported cloud streaming services
- more than 23
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Network
- Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
- 2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band
USB
- 1 x Type-A socket for connecting USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS format) and supported peripherals
- 1 x Type-B (Mini) for firmware updates
Inputs
- optical digital input
- High level mini jack 3.5 mm ø
- HDMI eARC
- USB Type A (Fat32 formatted)
Outputs
- Subwoofer Cinch analog
- Subwoofer wireless via separate integrated WiFi
Bluetooth®
- bidirectional version 5.0 aptX HD
Mains connection
- Universal two-pin socket (100 – 240 V)
USER INTERFACE
Operating system
- BluOS – Free Android and iOS app available online at Google Play and Apple App Store.
Remote control
- via an infrared sensor integrated in the cabinet
Status display
- LED on front panel
Play/Pause buttons
- via touch LED on front panel
Volume control
- via touch LED on front panel
Title jump forward and backward
- in BluOS App
Presets
- in BluOS App
Audio settings and equalizer
- in BluOS App
GENERAL
Supported smartphone and computer operating systems
- iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS X 7-11
Supported home automation systems
- Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort
Weight
- 6,8 kg
Dimensions
- 1073 x 141 x 70 mm (WxHxD)(without wall bracket or stand)
Accessories included
- Power cable for 120 V
- Mains cable for 230 V
- HDMI cable
- Ethernet cable
- Fiber optic cable
- Wall mount
- eight spacers
- Template for wall mount
- Safety and warranty information
- Quick guide
cabinet designs
- white or black
Home theater sound with rich basses
The PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i is already convincing on its own with a powerful and energetic bass response, but in combination with the PULSE SUB+, the home cinema becomes a full-fledged home cinemathat can still be expanded with two PULSE FLEX 2i for the surround channels. Like the SOUNDBAR 2i, the PULSE SUB+ is most easily controlled via the BluOSTM Controller App.
Feel the basses
Unburden your PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i from reproducing low frequencies to make your home cinema sound more powerful and balanced. Once the PULSE SUB+ has been connected, the bass signals are transmitted wirelessly from the soundbar to the SUB+. With 150 watts of continuous power and a 200 mm woofer, the PULSE SUB+ ensures deep, dynamic bass response.
Compact construction
Thanks to its compact design and wireless control, you can easily place the PULSE SUB+ anywhere in your living room. No matter where it is – the SUB+ will always convince you with a powerful low-frequency foundation.
Discreet placement
The PULSE SUB+ comes with a wall mount that allows you to discreetly place the SUB+ subwoofer behind your furniture or curtains. Due to its low height, you can also hide it under a lot of seating furniture.
Everything under control
After downloading the BluOSTM controller app to your smartphone or tablet, you can immediately control the PULSE SUB+ remotely. Whether it’s the right volume or phase, you set the subwoofer exactly how you want to experience bass in your room.
TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL
Status display
- dimmable LED
Processor
- ARM® Cortex A9, 1 GhZ
Mains connection
- 100-240 V, 50/60Hz
Wireless integration
- WiFi 802.11ac, dual band
Ethernet/LAN
- Ethernet RJ45
Connections
- LFE RCA mono input
- USB type A (only for firmware updates)
- USB type B (for service)
cabinet designs
- black or white
Accessories included
- Power cable
- Magnetic rubber feet
- Wall mount
- Safety and warranty information
- Instruction manual
USER INTERFACE
Mobile operating system
- BluOS® – Free Android and iOS app available online at Google Play and Apple App Store.
- Setting options via the app:
- Volume +/-
- Operating frequency
- Phase
Buttons on SUB+
- Volume +/-
- Function/coupling
AUDIO
Frequency range (±3dB)
- 24 – 150 Hz
Operating frequency
- 50 – 150 Hz variable
Subsonic filter at 20 Hz
- -10 dB
AMPLIFIER
Continuous power
- 150 W
Pulse power
- 200 W
Type
- Smart DSP, Class D
Power consumption
- 0.5 watts in network standby
SUPPLY
Woofer
- 200 mm (80″) ø with polypropylene membrane
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions
- 457 x 300 x 146 mm (W x H x D) without feet and wall bracket
Weight
- 8,1 kg