Bluesound Streaming Audio Guide
Bluesound has a reputation for making some pretty great hi-res streamers and that's no surprise as the NODE entry-level music streamer is one of our top-selling products. As the original hi-res multi-room brand since 2013, Bluesound makes award-winning wireless hi-res sound systems that let you play music in any and every room throughout your home.
At Moon Audio, we carry 10 Bluesound products, from streamers to speakers and soundbars — Everything you need to begin building your perfect home audio setup.
Who is Bluesound?
Like all great brand stories, Bluesound started from a dream — The dream to make a product for audiophiles aspiring to something more. Bluesound was established as a brand under the umbrella of The Lenbrook Group of Companies. In fact, Bluesound almost didn't happen. The Lenbrook Group had a similar company, NAD Electronics who already had its footing in the world of high-fidelity audio making amplifier designs. But The Lenbrook Group knew they had something special on their hands that could flip the HiFi industry on its head.
Picture this: It's the turn of the 20th century and network audio video players are gaining traction, with an increasing interest in wireless connectivity in tablets, screens, user interfaces and so on. This new market would be Bluesound's bread and butter.
With the manifesto "Living HiFi," Bluesound launched in 2013 with four products in its lineup: The NODE, POWERNODE, VAULT, and PULSE. At the time there were minimal music streaming services and most people were still ripping CDs and downloading music onto their computer. So how do you capture a market that's not quite ready to jump into the world of Hi-Res streaming? Create a product with CD ripping — the VAULT.
The NODE became a very popular product for Bluesound because of its ability to be easily integrated into your system. Bluesound found that a lot of people still had very old stereos that weren't up to date with the latest amplifier. How do you combat that? Well, Bluesound combined the NODE and an integrated amplifier and thus the POWERNODE was born.
The PULSE family of speakers was an understated part of Bluesound's story. For the company, the interesting design of the PULSE was one way they could get the attention for a product that carries the same DNA as all of Bluesound's products. The PULSE speakers' physical and industrial design was honest and pure.
Bluesound says their first generation of products were radical with industrial designs that were different from anything on the market at the time. They entered the market with a new brand and rolled out products that were bound to shake the industry.
In 2015, Bluesound introduced its second generation of products, having changed industrial designs in a lot of their products while also adding new products. Bluesound Generation 2 included: NODE 2, POWERNODE 2, VAULT 2, PULSE 2, PULSE MINI, and PULSE FLEX. In the same year they stepped into the home theater realm with two products: PULSE SOUNDBAR and PULSE SUB. In 2018, generation 2i products became integrated with Apple AirPlay, giving customers another access point to stream into the Bluesound ecosystem.
Bluesound POWERNODE
Picture this: It's the turn of the 20th century and network audio video players are gaining traction, with an increasing interest in wireless connectivity in tablets, screens, user interfaces and so on. This new market would be Bluesound's bread and butter.
Over the last decade, Bluesound has evolved and matured to understand a user's true needs. They've created a brand centered around providing users with a listening experience they control. Integrating streaming music services is central to Bluesound's flexibility as a brand. They know that's how a lot of people want to listen to music.
Today, Bluesound has a range of products within three sectors: Wireless stereo components, wireless speakers, and wireless home theater. To honor 10 years of "Living HiFi," Bluesound released the NODE X — A limited anniversary-edition streamer, as a nod to the sucess of the original NODE. Bluesound products are intuitive and easy to use. Whether you're an audiophile or a music lover looking to amp up your home audio setup — Bluesound delivers an experience that rivals, if not trumps, some of the top brands out there.
BluOS
The real star of the show when it comes to Bluesound streamers is BluOS. The BluOS app is one of the most intuitive and well-thought-out companion control devices for any streaming device out there. The BluOS app is available on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer. It's the "brain" of your entire home audio ecosystem, allowing you to manage all of your music and stream it to any BluOS enabled stereo system or speakers. Control where, at what volume, and when music plays. You can play music in perfect sync or different music simultaneously.
Using your home network to connect more than one enabled device, BluOS wirelessly transmits lossless music up to 24-bit/192kHz at record-fast speeds, with no lag or loss in sound quality. Setup is simple, streaming is easy, and you've got everything you need to control your listening experience right there on the BluOS app.
Discover a plethora of music with access to hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming music services, or even your own digital music library. BluOS has Roon integration that supports files stored on internal and external hard drives and NAS. Access TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, SoundMachine, and many more streaming services (subscriptions purchased separately). You can also connect and share your music collection from a computer or network-attached storage drive to the BluOS app.
BluOS has voice control with Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri so you can play a track, or skip a song, and even say what room you want to listen to music in. Through the app you control the volume in any room, read detailed artist information, and even check what quality you are streaming. No more rummaging through the couch cracks for the missing remote!
Bluesound has extensive technical support to include guides and downloads for the BluOS app and all of their products, available on their website. The latest version of BluOS was released in the spring of 2023, BluOS 4.0— Improved navigation, a new home screen display, a globally accessible search feature and more.
BluOS Features
Voice Control via Amazon Alexa
Full support for Hi-Res audio on all Bluesound players: Can stream uncompressed WAV, FLAC, ALAC music files over Wi-Fi or USB connection
3rd Party integrations such as Control4, Crestron, Lutron, ELAN, RTI, and more
Dolby Digital support: PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and PULSE SUB+ can be wirelessly connected with a pair of PULSE FLEX speakers to create a home theater setup
Wi-Fi chipset technology
Bluetooth® aptX ™ HD
Dolby Atmos 3D experience
MQA (End-to-end studio-speaker technology)
BluOS Minimum System Requirements
iOS version 9.3
Android version 5.0
MacOS version 10.13
Windows version 7
Bluesound Wireless Stereo Components
Bluesound's wireless stereo components reimagine the world of wireless streaming. With components engineered to connect your existing stereo system to wireless streaming, you can access all of your favorite songs with ease. The NODE X is Bluesound's latest addition to the wireless stereo components lineup.
HUB Music Streamer
Streaming audio is more flexible than ever with the HUB Music Streamer. Turn any wired audio device into a multi-room player by adding a HUB to transmit music wirelessly to one or many Bluesound players around the home. With a compact, minimalist design and a choice of high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi or wired Gigabit Ethernet connection options, the HUB provides unlimited placement flexibility, so you don’t have to move players around or deal with wires.
This network accessory has a wealth of digital and analog input options including HDMI eARC, Coax Digital, TOSLINK optical, analog RCA, and a MM Phono input. Each HUB can simultaneously stream one digital and one analog source, and up to four HUBs can be supported on a single network.
NODE Hi-Res Music Streamer
The Bluesound NODE is an all-in-one multi-room Hi-Res wireless music streamer that reinvents your HiFi systems and equipment. The NODE is a very basic, easy to understand streaming system for beginners that allows users to begin developing their own quality sound system for their home.
Connect the Bluesound NODE to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system. The NODE supports multiple file formats such as MP3, WMA, OPUS and Hi-Res formats including FLAC, WAV, and AIFF. The streamer utilizes a 32-Bit, 384kHz differential output design digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The NODE operates with Microsoft and Apple operating systems, and integrates with Control4, RTI, iPORT, ELAN, Airplay 2 and others. The NODE has a clean and accurate sound signature that works great with all genres. The NODE features a top panel interface with touch controls and presets. Control the volume, play, pause, and skip tracks all with the touch of a finger. For information on how to setup and use the NODE, check out our blog here.
VAULT 2i Network Streamer
The Bluesound VAULT 2i is a network streamer that digitizes, organizes and displays your physical music library. Plus it allows you to connect to your Hi-Res music streaming apps like Spotify, Tidal and Amazon Music. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs rapidly in bit-perfect, high-resolution formats: —FLAC, space-saving MP3, and everything in between. Store thousands of tracks on its internal ultra-quiet 2TB hard drive that doubles as a network NAS drive.
Once set up on your wired home network, the VAULT 2i allows you to access and share your entire music library, and stream it to any Bluesound player, all without a computer. Hook up the VAULT 2i to your existing gear, pair it with a set of powered speakers, or stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to Bluesound players all over the home. A powerful Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 processor allows the VAULT 2i to effectively multitask while streaming to multiple rooms with flawless playback. For information on how to setup and use the VAULT 2i, check out our blog here.
Bluesound Wireless Stereo Component Specifications
- HUB Music Streamer
- NODE Music Streamer
- VAULT 2i Network Streamer
Audio & Operating System
| Operating System BluOS | Maximum Number Units 4x HUB on single network (8 simultaneous streams) | Distortion <0.0% 20-20 kHz -1dBFS output |
| BluOs Controller Operating System iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS | Native Sampling Rates up to 192 kHz | Frequency Response 20-20 kHz +/-0.3dB; 50 kHz -3dB |
| Control Systems Integration (Via software update) Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron | Bit Depth 16 - 24 | Signal-to-Noise Ratio >100 dB (Line input), >80 dB (Phono MM input) |
| Simultaneous Audio Streams 2 per HUB, 1x analog audio input, 1x digital audio input |
Connections
| Power Supply Universal USB-C Power adapter (Input: 100-40V AC/0.3A Output: 5V/2A) | Analog Line Input 1x Stereo RCA | HDMI Input HDMI eARC with CEC |
| Ethernet/ LAN Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps | Phono Input 1x Stereo RCA (Moving Magnet) | USB Input Type A (For BluOS firmware upgrade only) |
| Wi-Fi Built In Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4/5GHz | Optical Input 1x TOSLINK digital optical | Audio Output Network |
| Coaxial Input 1x RCA (75 Ohms) |
Features
| Processor ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core | Function Button Front Panel Function Button |
| Status Indicator Front Panel LED | Power Consumption 0.5W Network Standby |
General
| Finish Black; Matte Satin Paint | Included Accessories 5V Power Adapter, 3x international Plug Adapters, USB-C Power Cable, Ethernet Cable, Mounting Template, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide | Weight 0.63kg / 1.39lbs |
| Version CB130 | Product Dimensions 143 x 153 x 45mm (5.6 x 6 x 1.8 in) |
Connections
| Network Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz), Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps | Bluetooth Bluetooth with support for aptX HD, Two-Way (Transmit & receive) | Trigger 12V Trigger Out |
| Audio Input Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo Combo, HDMI eARC | Headphones 3.5mm Stereo Out, Wireless Bluetooth Out | IR Remote IR Sensor Built In - Front panel with IR Remote Learning, IR Input 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Output Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable), Coaxial RCA, TOSLINK digital optical, USB Audio 2.0 | Subwoofer RCA Out, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+ | Power Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
| USB Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) |
Audio
| Native Sampling Rates Up to 192 kHz | Supported Audio Formats Hi-Res Audio File Formats | Performance SNR -113dBA, THD +N, 0.002% |
| Bit Depths 16 - 24 | Processor ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core | DAC 32-Bit, 384kHz, Differential Output Design |
Software & Integrations
| Operating System BluOS | Album Art Supported JPG, PNG | Voice Control Amazon Alexa Skills |
| App Controller Operating Systems iOS, Android, Windows Vista 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11 | Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn | 3rd-Party AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| Network File Sharing SMB up to 200,000 track index | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify | Control Systems Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
User Interface
| Status Indicator RGB LED x2 | Volume Control Buttons Touch Slider LED | Preset Buttons Touch LED x5 |
| Play/Pause Button Touch LED | Previous/Next Track Buttons Touch LED | Proximity Sensor Yes |
General
| Storage Environment -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity | Finish Black/White; Matte Satin Paint | Product Dimensions 220 x 46 x 146mm (8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in) |
| Operating Environment 0°C to 40°C | Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable, TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide | Product Weight 1.09kg / 2.4lbs |
| Shipping Weight 2.28kg / 5.03lbs | Shipping Dimensions 300 x 300 x 74mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 2.75 in) |
Audio
| Supported File Formats | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify | Bit Depths 16, 24 |
| Storage 2TB internal ultra-quiet hard-drive with low power consumption | Supported Operating Systems Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10 | Voice Control Integrations Amazon Alexa Skills |
| Rip Formats FLAC, MP3 (320kbps), WAV selectable | Performance THD+N - 110dBA Distortion - 0.005% | 3rd-Party AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| CD Slot-loading mechanism for ripping standard audio CDs | DAC 32-Bit, 192kHz | Control Systems Control 4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
| Native Sampling Rates 32 - 192 kHz | Free Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn | Album Art JPG, PNG |
Connectivity
| Network Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (transmit & receive) | Audio In Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm |
| USB Host 1x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals 1x Type-B (mini) for product servicing | Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth with support for aptX HD | Audio Out Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option, Coaxial RCA, TOSLINK digital optical, Headphone 3.5mm Stereo, Subwoofer RCA, 12 Volt trigger out |
| Power Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100-240AC) |
User Interface
| Pushbuttons Simple top-panel touch controls | Mobile Operating System BluOS - Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App Store | Control IR learning remote capability |
General
| Processor Dual-Core ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz | Power Consumption (Idle) 11 Watts | Storage Environment -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Unit Weight 1.84 kg / 4.05 lbs | Accessories 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America), Universal AC Power Supply, Stereo RCA Cable, Stereo 3.5mm mini-plug to RCA cable, Ethernet Cable | Operating Environment 0° C to 40° C |
| Gross Dimensions 220 x 90 x 192 mm (8.7 x 3.54 x 7.55 in) | Finish Available in White or Black Matte |
Bluesound Wireless Speakers
Stream, store, and share quality sound throughout your home using Bluesound's wireless speakers. Bluetooth's state-of-the art aptX™ HD technology allows you to seamlessly stream music to Bluetooth speakers, and experience uninterrupted audio throughout your home.
PULSE MINI 2i Streaming Speaker
The PULSE MINI 2i redefines what compact speakers can do by delivering a rich, dynamic performance no matter where you place it. The PULSE MINI 2i is compact and versatile — It can easily fit into small living spaces, all while providing an outstanding Hi-Res music streaming experience.
Featuring freshly redesigned tweeters that expand the listening sweet spot, the PULSE MINI 2i has double the bass drivers and amp power, resulting in a true stereo performance. The PULSE MINI 2i also features the most sophisticated DSP engine available, making its acoustic performance all the more impressive.
PULSE 2i Wireless Multi-Room Speaker
The PULSE 2i Wireless Multi-Room Speaker is the most complete powered streaming speaker available by Bluesound. The PUSLE 2i combines Bluetooth and multi-room capabilities to fill large spaces with rich, clear, Hi-Res audio. When it comes to your music, don't settle for anything less than high fidelity.
No matter where you place it, the PULSE 2i will deliver clear, distortion-free sound to anywhere in the home. Best-in-class dual-band Wi-Fi allows the PULSE 2i to give a stunning performance, free from skips or delays. The PULSE 2i also has native support for Bluetooth® aptX ™ HD, giving it the ability to transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. Listening to your favorite songs never felt so easy.
Bluesound Wireless Speaker Specifications
- PULSE MINI 2i
- PULSE 2i
Audio
| Supported File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
Power Output 100 watts of total system power
|
Voice Control IntegrationsAmazon Alexa Skills
| Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn |
| Native Sampling Rates 32 - 192 kHz | Speakers 2 x 4” (102mm) Woofers | 3rd-Party AirPlay 2 | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify |
| Bit Depths 16 - 24 | Album Art JPG | Control Systems Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron | Supported Operating Systems Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: |
| Performance Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz ±1.5dB, -10dB @ 40Hz | Distortion THD+N - 0.030% |
Connectivity
| Network Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | Audio Input Combo - Toslink/3.5mm | Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth with support for aptX® HD |
| USB 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks | Audio Output Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo | Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (Transmit & receive) |
| Power Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC) |
User Interface
| Pushbuttons Simple top-panel touch controls | Mobile Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store | Control IR Sensor built in - Front panel |
General
| Processor ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz | Power Consumption (Idle) 14 Watts | Storage Environment -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Accessories 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America) | Unit Weight 3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs | Operating Environment 0° C to 40° C |
| Finish Available in White or Black Matte | Gross Dimensions 335 x 172 x 155 mm |
Audio
| Supported File Formats | Power Output 150W total system power, bi-amplified | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, |
| Native Sampling Rates 32 - 192 kHz | Speakers 2 x 5.25" (133mm) Woofers | Voice Control Integrations Amazon Alexa Skills |
| Bit Depths 16 - 24 | Supported Operating Systems iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS X 7-10 | 3rd-Party AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| Performance Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kH z±1.5dB, -10dB @ 33Hz | Album Art JPG, PNG | Control Systems Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
| Distortion THD+N, 0.030% | Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn |
Connectivity
| Audio Input Combo - Toslink/3.5mm | Network Ethernet RJ45, GigE | Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (Transmit & receive) |
| Audio Output Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo | USB 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals | Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth with support for aptX HD |
| Power Universal tri-pin AC Cord Input (100-240AC) |
User Interface
| Pushbuttons Simple top-panel touch controls | Mobile Operating System BluOS - Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App Store | Control IR Sensor built in - Front Panel |
General
| Processor ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz | Power Consumption (Idle) 14 Watts | Storage Environment -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Unit Weight 5.05kg / 11.11 lbs | Accessories 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America) | Operating Environment 0° C to 40° C |
| Gross Dimensions 420 x 198 x 192mm (16.5 | Finish Available in White or Black Matte |
Bluesound Wireless Home Theater: Subwoofers & Soundbars
Bluesound's wireless home theater components allow you to build the ultimate home theater system. Turn your music, movies, sports, and video games into a fully immersive sonic experience.
Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier
$949.00
POWERNODE EDGE Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier
The POWERNODE EDGE is a compact, wireless music streaming amplifier that combines streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one place. Audiophile-grade componentry capable of up to 24 bits/192 kHz Hi-Res audio, and wireless multi-room capabilities with smartphone controls combine to make the POWERNODE EDGE a great ‘building block’ amplifier to start, extend, or complete a Hi-Res streaming audio system of any size.
All you need to do is connect a pair of passive speakers to experience an incredible all-in-one HiFi solution. Easily connect wired sources, like a TV or turntable, with HDMI eARC or the combo analog/digital input. Comparable in size to the average hardcover book, this small yet mighty HiFi system transforms any space into a high-fidelity haven.
PULSE SUB+ Wireless Powered Soundbar
The PULSE SUB+ Wireless Powered Subwoofer enhances your home theater experience by delivering a deep, accurate bass to music, movies, games, and more. This subwoofer is designed to be used with Bluesound wireless speakers, amplifiers, and streamers. Featuring an 8" woofer and a smart DSP amplifier that delivers 150W of deep, detailed bass. It's got a sleek and compact design to fit beside, behind, or underneath your furniture. The PULSE SUB+ comes with a custom mounting bracket as well.
$949.00
POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier
The Bluesound POWERNODE is a HiFi amp designed to easily drive your existing pair of premium speakers, featuring 80W per channel of zero-distortion power. Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE. A premium DAC design delivers Hi-Res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats.
The POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. As well as Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, RCA, Toslink optical, 3.5mm jack, and USB Type A connectors. Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.
PULSE SOUNDBAR+
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is the ultimate audiophile-grade soundbar for all your home entertainment needs. Designed to seamlessly fit with your existing TV setup and enhance the sound experience, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ offers precise soundscapes that place you in the middle of the action. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience music, movies, and games in the most immersive and cinematic way.
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ has eight Class D powered speakers that create 120W of powerful, moving sound with deep bass and rich detail. The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features an all-new quad-core processor designed specifically to deliver audio at ultra-fast speeds with the highest quality.
Bluesound Wireless Home Theater Specifications
- POWERNODE EDGE
- PULSE SUB+ Soundbar
- POWERNODE Streaming Amplifier
- PULSE SOUNDBAR+
Audio
| Supported Audio File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS | Native Sampling Rates up to 192 kHz | Signal-to-Noise Ratio -91dBA | Rated Power Output 40W x 2 (8 Ohms) |
| Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS | Bit Depths 16-24 | Distortion THD+N, 0.008% | IHF Dynamic Power 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms) |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats Dolby® Digital | Audio Controls & EQ BluOS Controller App | Amplification DirectDigital™ | Minimum Impedance 4 Ohms |
Software & Integrations
| Operating System BluOS | Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core | Album Art Supported JPG, PNG | Voice Control Integrations Amazon Alexa Skills | BluOS Home Theater Yes - rear surround channels |
| App Controller Operating Systems iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Supported Network File Sharing Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannel, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn
| 3rd-Party Integrations AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready | Control System Integrations Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
Connections
| Power Supply Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) | Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD | IR Input 3.5mm Jack | USB IN Type A (Fat32 Formatted) | Subwoofer Output RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| Ethernet/LAN Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps | Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (transmit & receive) | Optical/Analog Input Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm | Headphone Output Bluetooth only | Speaker Terminals 5-Way Binding Post |
| Wi-Fi Built In Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band | IR Optical Built In IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning | HDMI Input HDMI eARC |
User Interface & Control
| Status Indicator LED | Volume Control Buttons Touch LED | Preset Buttons In-App |
| Play/Pause Button Touch LED | Previous/Next Track Buttons Touch LED |
General
| Finish Black/White; Matte Satin Paint | Storage Environment -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity | Product Dimensions 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm |
| Operating Environment '0°C to 40°C | Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, | Shipping Weight 2.62kg/5.78lbs |
| Max Power Consumption 210W | Product Weight 1.37kg/3.02lbs | Shipping Dimensions 300 x 300 x 95 mm |
General
| Status Indicator Dimmable LED | Ethernet/LAN Ethernet RJ45 | USB Type A (upgrade only); Type B (mini) for service |
| Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A9, 1GHz | Wireless WiFi 802.11ac, dual-band | Finish Available in White or Black Matte |
| Power Universal bi-pin AC cord input, (100 – 240AC, 50/60Hz) | Analog Mono Low/Line Level Input | Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, |
Amplifier
| Continuous 150W | Dynamic Peak 200W |
| Type Smart DSP Amplifier, Class D | Power Consumption 0.5W Network Standby |
Frequency Response
| On Axis @ 0°±2dB 22Hz - 150Hz | LF Cutoff -10dB 20Hz |
Acoustic Design
| Woofer (Nominal) 203mm / 8” Polypropylene cone, Rubber Surround | Crossover 50Hz - 150Hz, LFE setting |
User Interface
| Physical Push Buttons Volume +/- | Mobile Operating System BluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store | Advanced Audio Controls Volume +/- |
Dimensions
| Dimensions 457 x 300 x 146mm (W x H x D metric) | Weight 8.28kg/18.25lbs |
Audio
| Supported Audio File Formats | Native Sampling Rates up to 192 kHz | Performance SNR -100dBA | Rated Power Output 80W x 2 (8 Ohms) |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats Dolby Digital | Supported Network File Sharing Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files | DAC 32-Bit, 384kHz | IHF Dynamic Power 220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms) |
| Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core | Bit Depths 16 - 24 | Amplification HybridDigital™ |
Software & Integrations
| Operating System BluOS | Album Art Supported JPG, PNG | Voice Control Amazon Alexa Skills |
| App Controller Operating Systems iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11 | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify | 3rd-Party AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| Network File Sharing SMB up to 200,000 track index | Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn | Control Systems Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
General
| Finish Black/White; Matte Satin Paint | Storage Environment -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity | Product Dimensions 220 x 70 x 190 mm |
| Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, | Operating Environment '0°C to 40°C | Shipping Weight 3.15kg/6.94lbs |
| Power Consumption 12 Watts | Product Weight 1.78kg/3.9lbs | Shipping Dimensions 300 x 300 x 110 mm |
User Interface
| Status Indicator RGB LED x 2 | Volume Control Buttons Touch Slider LED | Preset Buttons Touch LED x 5 |
| Play/Pause Button Touch LED | Previous/Next Track Buttons Touch LED | Proximity Sensor Yes |
Connections
| Network Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz) | Audio Input Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2 | Headphones 3.5mm Stereo Out, | USB Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth with support for aptX HD | Audio Output 5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals | Subwoofer RCA, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+ | IR Remote IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning |
General
| Operating System BluOS | Supported Network File Sharing Server Messsage Block (SMB) | Music Services Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify | 3rd-Party Integrations AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| Supported Controller Operating System iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, 11 | Native Sampling Rates up to 192 kHz | Control System Integrations Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron | Finish Black / White |
| Voice Control Integrations Amazon Alexa Skills | Bit Depths 16-24 | Supported Audio File Formats | Internet Radio CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital |
Features
| Status Indicator Front Panel LED | Audio Controls & EQ In-App | Power Output 120W total system power |
| Play/Pause Button Touch LED | Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core | Speakers 1" (25mm) Tweeter x 2; |
| Volume Control Buttons Touch LED | Distortion THD+N, 0.030% | Frequency Response +/- 1dB 70Hz - 20kHz; 3dB down at 55Hz; 3dB down at 25Hz |
| Previous/Next Track Buttons In-App | Amplification Digital | Preset Buttons In-App |
Connections
| Power Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) | Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (Transmit & receive) | USB In Type A (Fat32 Formatted) | Subwoofer Output 1x RCA Analog; 1x Wireless via Secondary Wi-Fi module |
| Ethernet/LAN Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps | IR Optical Built In IR Sensor Built In - Front panel with IR Remote Learning | USB Type B (mini) for product servicing | HDMI Input HDMI eARC |
| Wi-Fi Built In 2x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band | Optical/Analog Input: TOSLINK; 3.5mm Analog Line In | Headphone Output Bluetooth | Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth with support for aptX HD |
Dimensions
| Weight 6.8kg / 15lb | Size 1073 x 141 x 70mm (W x H x D), 42.25 x 5.5 x 2.75 in (W x H x D) |
Bluesound Products: Intuitive and Easy to Use
Whether you're looking for the last piece of audio gear to complete your ultimate home setup, or you're just getting into the world of HiFi streaming, Bluesound's products will appeal to you. With Bluesound products you'll get high-quality streaming at a very affordable price. You just can't beat that. Their products are intuitive and easy to use, and the fact that all Bluesound products work together in one ecosystem makes creating and setting up your own home audio setup a breeze. We hope this guide will assist you in choosing your first, or even fifth Bluesound product.
