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Bluesound PULSE M
The PULSE M delivers lush, rich, room-filling sound at nearly all angles. Its Omni-Hybrid™ driver design includes an upfiring woofer and two tweeters mounted at 45 degree angles from each other. The PULSE M is not only pleasing to the ears but also the eyes – its elliptical shape adds an elegant accent to any home.
- Wireless music streaming speaker that delivers immersive, room-filling sound
- DSP smart amplifier and Omni-Hybrid™ driver arrangement are meticulously engineered to deliver clear, lush audio at nearly every listening angle
- Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops.
- Place one in any or every corner of your home and let it add a contemporary touch to your décor
- Group two PULSE Ms with the Bluesound Soundbar or POWERNODE and create a surround sound system with dedicated rear channels.
- Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
- Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
- AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless speakers throughout your house — all in sync.
NO BOUNDARIES. HI-FIDELITY LISTENING.
The PULSE M’s Omni-Hybrid™ driver features an upfiring 5 1/4" woofer and two 3/4" tweeters mounted and offset at 45 degrees from each other to deliver an immersive, 360° soundstage. A custom-designed acoustic reflector above the woofer diffuses unwanted sonic artifacts while directing the driver's higher frequencies out and away from the speaker. The driver assembly relies on a meticulously engineered power supply and a DSP smart amplifier producing 80 watts of system power to achieve real-time monitoring and control of frequency bandwidth, dynamic range and distortion to direct clear and lush audio from nearly any listening angle.
RULE YOUR SONIC DOMAIN
The PULSE M uses your Wi-Fi network to get set up as soon as it comes out of the box. Simply open the BluOS Controller app and watch as it walks you through the set-up process step-by-step. You can customize the speaker’s name and give it a room, adjust audio settings, and program the 5 quick-touch preset buttons that let you quickly listen to your favorite radio stations, music services and playlists with a simple tap.
ELEVATE YOUR SPACE
An elliptical shaped cabinet and acoustically transparent fabric “grille” creates a space-saving design that adds a contemporary touch to any space. Placement flexibility is available with the optional WM230 wall mount accessory and FS230 floorstands. The PULSE M comes in Satin Black or White finishes to match other Bluesound players.
STREAM ANY MUSIC. NO MATTER WHERE IT LIVES.
As your all access pass to millions of tracks, the BluOS Controller app allows you to stream songs from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite podcasts, or even listen to music from your personal collection. Thanks to aptX™ HD Bluetooth®, users can wirelessly stream any music or app from a Bluetooth-enabled device in CD-quality, opening up a whole new realm of streaming possibilities with the PULSE M.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SOUND
The PULSE M can also be paired to create a true two-channel listening experience with an ultra-wide soundstage, even at off-axis listening angles. The speaker can be grouped with other players in a Bluesound ecosystem to deliver hi-res, multi-room audio to one or many rooms, simultaneously. Use PULSE Ms as rear surrounds in a Bluesound home theater group along with Bluesound Soundbar and PULSE SUB+ to create a truly immersive experience.
COMMAND YOUR MUSIC WITH VOICE
With skills and support for Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and even say which room you want to listen to music in through your voice assisted device (Note: there are no microphones on the PULSE M). A quick and easy to way control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience music throughout the home.
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A compact powerhouse, the Pulse M delivers a surprisingly big, room-filling sound with a lively midrange and convincing vocals that keep you engaged. Its Omni-Hybrid design creates a 360° soundfield and wide off-axis presentation, while BluOS, AirPlay 2 and aptX HD give flexible streaming. Reviewers praised the mix of performance and value — Gordon Brockhouse and Carrie-Ann Skinner.
Pros
- Convincing, natural midrange and vocal clarity — piano and voices are frequently noted as very convincing.
- Omni‑Hybrid design yields a wide, consistent off‑axis presentation and true 360° dispersion for flexible placement.
- Extensive streaming and format support (BluOS, AirPlay 2, aptX HD, MQA) gives flexible high‑res playback and multiroom integration.
- Strong performance-for-size and feature set at the price — reviewers highlight it packs a lot of capability into a compact package.
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Cons
- Low‑end extension is limited and deeper bass notes can sound a bit thuddy or indistinct, especially in corner placement.
- A single unit cannot produce a true stereo image; pairing two Pulse M speakers is required for genuine stereo staging.
- Upper frequencies can be a touch bright at times, with occasional sizzle on cymbals noted on some tracks.
Sound Quality
88/100
Bass
85/100
5.25" woofer gives commendable low-mid punch and snap for its size — reviewers praised double-bass snap and synth impact but also noted thuddy lower notes and limited deep extension (spec -10dB @40Hz). BluOS sub crossover helps; overall very good for a small single-driver design.
Mid
90/100
Reviewers repeatedly called vocals and piano convincing and natural, with a lively, engaging midrange ("completely convincing" vocals, accurate piano tone). Timbre and presence are strengths of the Pulse M.
Treble
86/100
Dual 0.75" tweeters deliver clarity and metallic detail (chimes, bells praised), though a touch of sizzle/edge on cymbals was noted; overall extended and detailed but slightly bright in the upper frequencies.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Omni‑Hybrid/angled drivers and acoustic reflector create an unusually wide, 360° soundfield and consistent timbre off-axis; single unit lacks true stereo imaging but produces impressive spaciousness for a tabletop speaker.
Dynamics
88/100
80W DSP-driven amplification gives punch and headroom for small-room listening; can play loudly without distress and real-time DSP control helps manage dynamic range, though bass demands can limit headroom.
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Build Quality
88/100
Distinctive elliptical cabinet with wraparound acoustically transparent grille, neat matte finishes and a stated "meticulously engineered" PSU; plastic lower shell noted but overall fit-and-finish and industrial design are strong.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
90/100
Reviewers called it a strong small-package performer at its launch price (~$399–$449 in reviews) and said it "packs a lot of performance" for the money; good feature set (BluOS, AirPlay2, aptX HD) supports the value case.
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