Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ Wireless Streaming Soundbar at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY

The Pulse Soundbar+ is an audiophile-grade wireless streaming soundbar from Bluesound (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY. Built around eight purpose-designed drivers — two 1-inch tweeters, two 2-inch midrange drivers, two 4-inch woofers, and two 4-inch passive radiators — powered by 120 watts of digital amplification and a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, the Pulse Soundbar+ delivers Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital decoding for cinematic home theater performance alongside full BluOS hi-res music streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz including MQA. Dual Wi-Fi 5 modules enable simultaneous connection to both the home network and a wireless Pulse Sub+ subwoofer, while HDMI eARC, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, AirPlay 2, and a full suite of analog and digital inputs make the Pulse Soundbar+ the most flexible all-in-one soundbar in the Bluesound lineup. Available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY.

Eight-Driver Array and Digital Amplification

The Pulse Soundbar+ achieves its wide, cinema-grade soundstage through a carefully engineered eight-driver array contained within its slim enclosure. Two 4-inch woofers handle low-frequency dynamics alongside two 4-inch passive radiators that extend bass response to a -3dB point of 55Hz and usable output at 25Hz, delivering substantial low-end performance without the need for a separate subwoofer in smaller rooms. Two 2-inch midrange drivers ensure clarity through the critical vocal and dialogue range, while two 1-inch tweeters reproduce high-frequency detail with precision. The entire array is powered by 120 watts of digital amplification managed by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.8GHz per core, which handles Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital decoding, BluOS streaming, DSP processing, and multi-room management simultaneously with THD+N held to 0.030%.

Dual Wi-Fi Architecture, Wireless Home Theater, and BluOS Streaming

A distinguishing engineering feature of the Pulse Soundbar+ is its dual Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) module design. One module maintains the home network connection for BluOS streaming, multi-room audio, and software updates, while the dedicated second module handles the low-latency wireless connection to a Pulse Sub+ subwoofer and a pair of Pulse Flex 2i rear speakers, creating a fully wireless Dolby Atmos home theater system with no speaker cables required. HDMI eARC enables a single-cable connection to any compatible television, carrying Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital audio from the TV's audio return channel. The BluOS Controller app manages EQ adjustment, room presets, multi-room grouping with other Bluesound players, source selection, and Dolby Atmos passthrough settings from any iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS device. Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD supports two-way wireless streaming to and from the soundbar, and AirPlay 2 provides Apple ecosystem integration for synchronized multi-room playback. The IR sensor with remote learning allows any TV or universal remote to control both TV and soundbar from a single device.

Key Features

• Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Decoding: Native Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital decoding via HDMI eARC, TOSLINK optical, and BluOS streaming delivers cinematic immersive audio for movies, TV, games, and sports directly through the soundbar's eight-driver array.
• Eight-Driver Audiophile Array: Two 1-inch tweeters, two 2-inch midrange drivers, two 4-inch woofers, and two 4-inch passive radiators work together for a full-range frequency response from 70Hz (±1dB) to 20kHz, with usable bass extension to 25Hz (-3dB).
• 120W Digital Amplification: A quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor at 1.8GHz per core manages 120 watts of digital power across all eight drivers at 0.030% THD+N, ensuring clean, dynamic output at any listening level.
• Dual Wi-Fi 5 Modules: Two independent 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi radios allow the Pulse Soundbar+ to maintain its home network connection and power a wireless subwoofer and rear speaker system simultaneously, without network bandwidth competition or latency.
• Wireless Home Theater Expansion: Adding a Pulse Sub+ subwoofer and a pair of Pulse Flex 2i rear speakers creates a fully wireless Dolby Atmos surround system, with the Pulse Soundbar+ serving as the hub for all wireless connections between components.
• HDMI eARC: A single HDMI eARC connection to the television carries Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital audio from the TV's audio return channel and enables TV volume control through the soundbar without additional cables or adapters.
• Hi-Res Audio Streaming with MQA: Full BluOS multi-room streaming supports FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, and MPEG-4 SLS at up to 24-bit/192kHz for lossless music playback from TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon Music, and over 23 additional services.
• Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD and AirPlay 2: Two-way Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD enables studio-quality wireless streaming to and from the soundbar, while AirPlay 2 provides synchronized Apple ecosystem multi-room integration.
• IR Remote Learning: The built-in IR sensor learns commands from any existing TV or universal remote, allowing a single remote to control both the television and the soundbar's volume and playback functions.

Technical Specifications

Connections at a Glance

• HDMI eARC (input)
• TOSLINK optical input
• 3.5mm analog line input
• USB Type-A (FAT32 media playback)
• Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• 2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD (two-way)
• AirPlay 2
• Subwoofer RCA analog output
• Wireless subwoofer output (via secondary Wi-Fi module, to Pulse Sub+)
• IR sensor with remote learning (front panel)
• USB Type-B Mini (service port)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+?

The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ is an audiophile-grade wireless streaming soundbar that delivers 120 watts of digital amplification through eight custom drivers, native Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital decoding, and full BluOS hi-res multi-room streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz including MQA. Built by Bluesound in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, it features dual Wi-Fi 5 modules for simultaneous network connection and wireless subwoofer management, HDMI eARC for single-cable TV integration, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, and AirPlay 2. It serves as both a high-performance soundbar for home theater and a full BluOS music streaming player for whole-home audio.

How does the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ compare to the Sonos Arc Ultra, Denon DHT-S517, and Sony HT-A7000?

The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ differentiates itself from the Sonos Arc Ultra, Denon DHT-S517, and Sony HT-A7000 through its audiophile-grade music streaming credentials and open multi-room platform. The Sonos Arc Ultra delivers strong Dolby Atmos performance and Trueplay room calibration but is limited to the closed Sonos ecosystem, does not support MQA or the BluOS platform's 24-bit/192kHz hi-res streaming depth, and requires proprietary Sonos speakers for surround expansion. The Denon DHT-S517 provides solid Dolby Atmos performance with HEOS multi-room integration at a lower price point, but lacks aptX HD Bluetooth, the dual Wi-Fi architecture for zero-interference wireless subwoofer connection, and the Pulse Soundbar+'s eight-driver array and audiophile driver quality. The Sony HT-A7000 offers multiple upward-firing drivers for immersive Atmos processing and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, but operates within the Sony ecosystem and does not support the BluOS platform's breadth of streaming services, hi-res MQA decoding, or integration with the wider Bluesound multi-room product family.

Can the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ create a wireless surround sound system?

Yes, the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ is designed as the hub of a fully wireless Dolby Atmos surround system. Adding a Pulse Sub+ wireless subwoofer and a pair of Pulse Flex 2i speakers as rear channels creates a complete wireless surround configuration with no speaker cables required. The Pulse Soundbar+'s dedicated secondary Wi-Fi 5 module maintains a direct, low-latency wireless connection to the subwoofer and rear speakers independently from its home network connection, ensuring synchronized, lag-free surround performance. All components are paired and managed through the BluOS Controller app.

What is HDMI eARC and why does it matter for the Pulse Soundbar+?

HDMI eARC, or Enhanced Audio Return Channel, is an HDMI specification that allows a television to send its audio output back to a connected soundbar over the same HDMI cable used to connect other devices. On the Pulse Soundbar+, HDMI eARC enables a single-cable connection to any compatible television, carrying full Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital audio from streaming apps, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles through the TV to the soundbar for decoding and playback. eARC is an enhancement over the earlier ARC standard in that it supports higher bandwidth formats including uncompressed Dolby TrueHD and lossless audio, and it allows the television remote to control the soundbar's volume directly without a separate remote or app.

Does the Pulse Soundbar+ support hi-res music streaming as well as home theater?

Yes, the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ is a full BluOS hi-res music streaming player in addition to a Dolby Atmos soundbar. It streams from over 23 services including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and Amazon Music at up to 24-bit/192kHz, with native MQA decoding for TIDAL Masters content. The Pulse Soundbar+ can be grouped with any other Bluesound player on the network for synchronized whole-home audio, or used independently as a living room music source through the BluOS Controller app. Five programmable presets can be configured in the app for one-touch access to favorite stations, playlists, or services.

Where can I buy the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ in Buffalo, NY?

The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Bluesound dealer in Buffalo, NY. Vinyl Sound carries the complete Bluesound home theater ecosystem including the Pulse Sub+ subwoofer and Pulse Flex 2i surround speakers, and can provide in-store demonstration, system configuration guidance, and post-purchase support for customers across Buffalo and Western New York. Purchasing from an authorized dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage and access to Bluesound's BluOS firmware updates.

Can the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ be controlled with an existing TV remote?

Yes, the Pulse Soundbar+ includes an IR sensor with built-in remote learning capability that allows it to be programmed to respond to volume and playback commands from any existing TV or universal remote. Once programmed, a single remote can control both the television and the soundbar without switching devices. The Pulse Soundbar+ also works with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller and supports full voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant via the corresponding apps, giving users multiple control options to suit different preferences.

What streaming services does the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ support?

The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ supports over 23 music streaming services through the BluOS platform, including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, HighResAudio, TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, and others. Local music libraries on NAS drives, USB storage connected directly to the soundbar, or network-connected computers are also accessible through the BluOS Controller app. Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect are natively supported for direct playback control from those apps. AirPlay 2 provides additional Apple ecosystem integration for users who prefer streaming from Apple Music or other AirPlay-compatible sources.