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Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+
Take your home theater to a new dimension with the PULSE SOUNDBAR+, compatible with Dolby Atmos for fully immersive sound. The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is designed to seamlessly fit in with your existing TV set-up and enhance Atmos-encoded sound experience with precision that will make you feel like you are right in the center of the action.
- Be immersed in a Dolby Atmos soundscape for an enhanced audio experience
- Stream popular music services, connect and browse personal music libraries, or listen to favorites from any phone or device with aptX™ HD Bluetooth
- Create a wireless home theater with immersive surround sound by connecting the PULSE SUB+ and a pair of rear channel PULSE FLEXs to the PULSE SOUNDBAR+
- Connect the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ with HDMI ARC/eARC for a simple one-cable connection that lets you control the sound easier than ever
- Program the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ to work with any IR remote to control your TV and audio with one device. Also works with the RC1 Remote Control.
- Fine tune the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ for your setup with adjustable EQ settings in the BluOS app
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Siri allowing you to control and play music hands-free with simple voice commands
- Stream music and podcasts from Apple devices with AirPlay 2
FEEL EVERY MOMENT
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is designed like no other soundbar. Eight Class D powered speakers create 120 watts of powerful, moving sound with deep bass and rich detail. With a full speaker array custom tuned for mid and high frequencies, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ lets you enjoy every fine detail of your music, movies, and games with the same realism and emotion that 8K video delivers.
MORE AUDIO PERFORMANCE
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features an all-new quad-core processor designed specifically to deliver audio at ultra-fast speeds with the highest quality. A revolutionary breakthrough, Bluesound’s new flagship processing system is the next evolution in the BluOS experience. With four processor cores dedicated to ultimate performance, it’s a chipset designed for the world of music streaming. It is set to transform home audio more than ever before, bringing BluOS and its highly efficient ARM-based platform to a whole new level.
Enhanced 3D Soundscape with DOLBY ATMOS
Experience Dolby Atmos with the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and feel like you are in a three-dimensional space with every sound positioned precisely around you for a larger-than-life, cinematic theater feel in the comfort of your home. Personalize your own soundstage with four listening profiles and surround sound virtualization on the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ including Movie, Music, Late Night and Off to gain full control the Dolby Atmos integrated settings.
BUILT WITH BLUOS
Discover a world of streaming and experience all the music ever recorded in high-fidelity. Stream it all, no matter where it lives with BluOS. Enjoy all your favorite songs, podcasts, and radio stations with support for popular music streaming services and access to all of their catalogues. Sync with personal music libraries via WiFi and connect up to 200,000 tracks in lossless quality. Connect and stream favorites with Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ HD Bluetooth.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SOUND
Create the most immersive wireless surround sound experience by adding a PULSE SUB+ and a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers as dedicated rears to hear every lush cinematic detail of your favorite movies and shows. With simple and easy-to-follow steps, the BluOS app walks you through the set-up process with the ability to adjust the EQ settings for crisp room-filling sound.
TOTAL CONTROL
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ can be controlled in a variety of ways, including hands-free voice control with Amazon Alexa, your existing TV remote, or the BluOS Controller app. No matter which option works best for you, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ will deliver a seamless, hassle-free listening experience.
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Sound Quality
87/100
Bass
87/100
Reviewers repeatedly praised the low-end extension for music (Hometheaterhifi: "almost didn’t need a sub") and the spec lists dual 4" woofers plus two 4" passive radiators. Several notes caution that heavy LFE in action movies can expose limits and that adding the PULSE Sub improves cinema bass.
Mid
90/100
Multiple reviews describe the midrange as full, mellow and natural with clear, well-presented dialog (Hometheaterhifi: "dialog was very clear and natural"; What Hi‑Fi: "projects voices nicely and without any harshness"). Tonality leans warm/neutral and reviewers found it highly pleasant for both music and movies.
Treble
89/100
Treble is consistently noted as crisp and clear without being brash (What Hi‑Fi: "well-judged, never-brash treble"). Reviewers reported good high‑end detail and lack of sibilance, supporting a refined presentation.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
Imaging and object location earned praise for precision and movement (What Hi‑Fi: "precision, location and movement ... some of the best we’ve heard"). The soundstage isn’t as tall/wide as the Sonos Arc per What Hi‑Fi, though a "wide" mode helps open it up.
Dynamics
82/100
Dynamics are capable with satisfying punch in many scenes and good contrast for film action, but reviewers noted a ceiling and that music can lack drive/drama compared with more dynamic systems (What Hi‑Fi: "Music lacks drive and drama"). Built-in amplification gives the unit solid control, but headroom is not limitless.
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Build Quality
90/100
Reviews call out solid, impressive build quality and well-specified internals (Hometheaterhifi: "Solid build-quality"; What Hi‑Fi: custom ARM Cortex A53 chipset and larger-than-typical front drivers). Finish and driver integration are reported as high-quality.
Features Connectivity
95/100
Extensive connectivity and features: BluOS streaming, AirPlay 2, aptX HD two‑way Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, optical, 3.5mm, Ethernet, USB A, RCA subwoofer out and wireless sub/Flex speaker integration. App contains lip‑sync, dialog enhancement, wide/deep modes and subwoofer controls; however there is no automatic room calibration.
Value for Money
88/100
Reviews position the Pulse Soundbar+ as strong price/performance versus rivals (HomeTheaterHifi: "Strong Price And Performance Competition"; What Hi‑Fi: undercuts Sonos Arc in many markets). At the listed price (~$1,149) it’s pitched as a high-end option with performance to match, though not the cheapest.
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