PULSE 2I

Premium Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker
The PULSE 2i comes equipped with everything you’d want in a top-performing speaker, our innovative driver and amp technologies will surprise you with its musicality and bass output.

The most complete powered streaming speaker available, combining Bluetooth, and multi room capabilities the PULSE 2i fills large spaces with rich, clear high-res audio. When it comes to your music, don’t settle for anything less than high-fidelity.

• Bluesound’s flagship all-in-one, multi-room speaker.
• Top-performing drivers deliver a powerful listening experience greater than other all-in-one speakers.
• Bluesound’s innovative amp technology ensures flawless music playback without any distortion.
• Dual band Wi-Fi and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX™ HD ensures music playback without interruption.
• Control how and where you listen to your music with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
• Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
• Stream to multiple Bluesound players throughout the entire home.
• Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
• AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless speakers throughout your house — all in sync.

QUICK SETUP FOR ALL-DAY LISTENING
Right out of the box the PULSE 2i uses your home wireless network and sets up quickly. Simply open the BluOS Controller app on your mobile device and follow the short setup instructions. While inside the app users can choose their listening preferences, program presets for their favorite radio stations, music streaming services and playlists, and even set alarms. Once the PULSE 2i is online connectivity stays rock-solid thanks to a new dual band Wi-Fi engine.

THE ONE AND ONLY ALL-IN-ONE
The PULSE 2i is the most powerful speaker in the Pulse family. Featuring all-new driver and amp technologies that more than double the output in the bass frequencies, the PULSE 2i also has the most sophisticated DSP engine available that extends its true stereo soundfield far beyond the limits of other speakers. Hear every rich detail of your favorite tracks like never before.

RULE YOUR SONIC DOMAIN
No matter where you place it, the PULSE 2i will deliver clear distortion-free sound to anywhere in the home. Featuring 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.

STREAM IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
With AirPlay 2* built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the PULSE 2i is the most flexible all-in-one speaker ever. High-end DAC technology also allows the PULSE 2i to decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory. Simply open the BluOS Controller app on your mobile device and choose tracks from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite Internet radio stations and podcasts, or even listen to music from your personal collection. When it comes to the PULSE 2i, the listening possibilities are endless.

TOTAL CONTROL
Easily group the PULSE 2i with other Bluesound Players to stream music across different rooms in perfect sync, or pair two PULSE 2i’s together and enjoy your music in stereo mode with separate left and right channels for a wider and more dynamic soundstage.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio

• Supported File Formats
  MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
  Hi-Res formats – FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
• Native Sampling Rates
  32 – 192 kHz
• Bit Depths
  16 – 24
• Performance
  Frequency Response: 40Hz – 20kHz ±1.5dB, -10dB @ 33Hz
• Distortion
  THD+N, 0.030%
• Power Output
  150W total system power, bi-amplified
  65W x 2 Woofer; 10W x 2 Tweeter
• Speakers
  2 x 5.25” (133mm) Woofers
  2 x 1” (25mm) Tweeters
• Supported Operating Systems
  iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS X 7-10
• Album Art
  JPG, PNG
• Voice Control Integrations
  Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
• 3rd-Party
  AirPlay 2
  Spotify Connect
  Tidal Connect
  Roon Ready
• Control Systems
  Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Connectivity

• Network
  Ethernet RJ45, GigE
  Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
• USB
  1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
  1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing
• Audio Input
  Combo – Toslink/3.5mm
• Audio Output
  Headphone output – 3.5 Stereo
• Bluetooth Quality
  Bluetooth with support for aptX® HD
• Bluetooth Connectivity
  Two-Way (transmit & receive)
• Power
  Universal tri-pin AC Cord input (100 – 240AC)

User Interface

• Mobile Operating System
  BluOS – Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
• Pushbuttons
  Simple top-panel touch controls.
• Control
  IR Sensor built in – Front panel

General

• Processor
  ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
• Unit Weight
  5.05kg/11.11lbs
• Gross Dimensions
  420 x 198 x 192 mm
  16.5 x 7.8 x 7.55 in
• Power Consumption (Idle)
  14 Watts
• Accessories
  2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
  Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
  Ethernet Cable
  Safety/Warranty Guide
  Quick Setup Guide
• Storage Environment
  -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment
  0° C to 40° C
• Finish
  Available in White or Black Matte