Overview

The Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ represents an audiophile-grade centerpiece in the television audio category, delivering a high-fidelity listening experience that goes far beyond traditional, muddy soundbars. Driven by a powerful 120-watt digital amplifier, it houses a precision eight-driver speaker configuration comprised of two 1" dome tweeters, two 2" midrange drivers, two 4" cone woofers, and two 4" passive bass radiators. This custom speaker layout allows the soundbar to reproduce deep, crisp bass and crystalline high frequencies entirely on its own. Guided by a flagship 1.8GHz quad-core ARM Cortex processor, the unit processes audio data at blistering speeds with zero network lag, making it a spectacular cornerstone for your home theater or standalone high-resolution audio streaming.

Simcoe Audio Video Insight

The major difference between the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and standard television speakers is its absolute dedication to genuine high-fidelity sound. Acoustic tuning and voicing for this model were perfected at Canada’s National Research Council by Lenbrook’s world-renowned engineering team, ensuring a completely natural timbre across dialogue, movies, and music. For Central Ontario clients building a premium living space, this soundbar solves the issue of wanting rich, room-filling theater audio without cluttering the aesthetic with a massive AV receiver and standalone front towers. Its virtual Dolby Atmos engine places you right in the center of the acoustic soundstage, mapping out a wider and significantly higher field of sound that brings stadium events and cinema tracks to life.

Best for the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+: adjust between the Movie, Music, or Late Night virtualization modes in the BluOS app to precisely tailor the Dolby Atmos depth to your room's natural acoustics. Selecting Late Night keeps dialogue clear while leveling out sudden explosions so you don't wake the household.

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Why It Wins

• True 24-Bit/192kHz Streaming: Accesses your personal local music libraries and premium digital music platforms in studio-master quality, reproducing audio exactly as the recording artist intended.
• Advanced Flagship Processing: Utilizes an ultra-efficient quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor to decode multi-channel formats and execute complex audio streaming eight times faster than previous generations.
• Virtual Dolby Atmos Engine: Employs innovative proprietary digital processing to create an enveloping 3D soundstage with precise horizontal and vertical height orientation from a single component.

What Makes It Different

Bluesound engineered the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ with smart physical flexibility and an internal accelerometer. This sensor automatically detects whether the unit is mounted flat on a wall beneath your screen or resting on a media console using the included kickstand feet, instantly tailoring the audio orientation so it always remains perfectly balanced. Furthermore, the system completely opens up your connectivity options by embracing two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, meaning it can seamlessly receive high-resolution streams from your smart device or transmit your television's audio directly to a premium pair of wireless headphones for private listening.

Technical Highlights

• 120 Watts of Clean Digital Power: Features high-efficiency Class D amplification to effortlessly drive its complex eight-speaker internal array with virtually non-existent harmonic distortion.
• HDMI eARC Connectivity: Establishes a seamless, high-bandwidth connection to your television, passing uncompressed Dolby Atmos signals while allowing your factory TV remote to handle volume control.
• Zero-Latency Wireless Hardware: Equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 chips to keep network data paths wide open, completely eliminating audio latency during streaming or high-action gaming.
• Intuitive Front-Panel Touch Controls: Features local touch-capacitive LEDs for instant play, pause, and volume adjustment without needing to reach for your smartphone.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• The Design-Conscious Homeowner: Clients who demand premium, high-fidelity sound performance but prefer a clean, minimalist media room presentation that mounts beautifully to the wall.
• The High-Resolution Music Lover: Listeners who want an eARC television speaker that doubles as an elite, standalone high-res digital audio player for master-quality music streaming.
• The Smart Home Tech Enthusiast: Homeowners seeking effortless control options, including full integration with automation ecosystems and intuitive app management.

Ideal Use Case

• Premium Family Media Rooms: Replaces thin, built-in television speakers with immense cinema dynamics, rich low-end bass, and clear dialogue tracking.
• Whole-Home High-Res Integration: Connects over Wi-Fi to create an expansive multi-room audio layout, grouping perfectly with other Bluesound components across your property.
• Late-Night Movie Screenings: Leverages customized DSP curves to level out sudden volume spikes, keeping speech pristine without disturbing surrounding bedrooms.

What To Pair It With

• PULSE SUB+ Subwoofer: Pair with a wireless Bluesound PULSE SUB+ to unlock thunderous, cinematic low frequencies and expand the soundbar's acoustic soundstage.
• PULSE FLEX 2i Speakers: Connect a pair of wireless Bluesound speakers as dedicated rear channels over your network to create a full, non-virtualized surround sound layout.
• Smart Automation Controls: Integrate directly into platforms like Control4, Crestron, Lutron, or Elan for centralized lighting, shade, and home entertainment system control.

Alternative Options

The Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is a masterclass in high-resolution audio streaming and independent living space integration. However, if your target is an ecosystem built strictly around a private, over-ear cinematic experience with full personal head tracking, the Sonos Ace Wireless Headphones offer a deeply personal alternative. For those clients looking to deploy architectural, invisible audio throughout their walls or build a dedicated projection layout, our comprehensive Home Theatre Solutions will help design the absolute ultimate custom layout.