Bluesound has launched its PULSE M wireless, multiroom, streaming speaker, the first to feature a meticulously engineered Omni-Hybrid design.
Its unique Omni-Hybrid design is made up of an angled, up-firing 5.25” (133mm) woofer and 2.75” (19mm) tweeters mounted and offset at 45 degrees from each other. 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, creating a 360-degree soundstage.
The driver assembly relies on a carefully 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 audio from all listening angles.
The PULSE M features an elliptical shaped cabinet measuring 8” high, 5 7/8” deep and 6.75” wide to create a space-saving design that easily fits into the nooks and crannies of any space. For extra placement flexibility is provided with the optional WM230 wall mount accessory and FS230 adjustable floor stands.
An array of connectivity options are available, including built-in access to over 20 natively-integrated music services and thousands of internet radio stations directly from the BluOS Controller app. Quick access playback, including volume controls and five programmable presets, are available on the top of the speaker with a proximity-sensing touch panel display, or through voice control assistants like Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Alternatively, music can also be played over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, AirPlay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, USB-A, 3.5mm dual analogue/digital input, or the 3.5mm headphone jack.
The PULSE M also works with smart homes thanks to drivers for popular home control systems.
The speaker can also be paired to create a true two-channel listening experience with an ultra-wide soundstage, even at off-axis listening angles. They can also be used as rear surrounds in a Bluesound home theatre group to create an immersive experience. The speaker can be grouped with other players in a Bluesound ecosystem to deliver hi-res, multiroom audio to one or many rooms simultaneously.
Available in Satin Black or White finishes, the PULSE M features an acoustically transparent fabric ‘grille’ that is designed to blend in with modern home aesthetics and other Bluesound players.
The PULSE M speaker is available now priced at £449 / €549 / $449.