Bluesound Pulse

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Substantial, insightful and enjoyable sound ; Built, finished and specified to compete ; Good control app

Not the most affordable option ; Capable of sounding musclebound ; Fractionally vague soundstaging

Not, despite appearances, a smart speaker - but the Bluesound Pulse M is nevertheless a wireless speaker to be reckoned with. Treat it to the quality of content it demands and it’s a very rewarding listen.

Satisfying Dolby Atmos delivery ; Direct and solid presentation ; Detailed, open sound

Music lacks drive and drama ; No 'native' sound mode ; No auto-detect of HDMI input

While not as musical as anticipated, the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ deftly handles virtual Dolby Atmos with precision and directness

192kHz/24-bit quality ; Warm and precise sound quality ; Spotify, Tidal, Deezer & Amazon Music ; Excellent build quality

Too tall for TV tables ; No HDMI inputs ; No remote control ; Manual network shares

Supporting 192kHz/24-bit lossless music, this multi-room networked soundbar impresses with warm and detailed sound, but it’s height makes it hard to install easily, and makes it feel like its a multi-room speaker in the shape of a soundbar rather than...

Wide, powerful, muscular sound ; Rich detail and good spread of sound ; Excellent features ; Hi-res streaming support ; Good build quality

Rivals offer a more expressive and precise performance ; Large size leads to positioning quirks ; Very pricey

It’s more streaming system than simple soundbar, but this pricey, features-filled Bluesound is worth considering for its powerful sound

Solid mid-range ; Impressive bass weight ; Plenty of punch

Bass could be better defined

The Pulse throws its weight behind hi-res audio with aplomb; a slightly soft low-end is all that loses it a star

Discreet stylish design ; Sounds amazing ; Easy to use ; Constantly evolving software

Lack of connectivity ; No SoundCloud ; Struggles over wifi ; Doesn't come cheap

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Spacious, entertaining and informative sound ; Good looks, good build, good finish ; Useful control app

Not cheap ; Not especially tolerant of lower-res content ; ‘Big’ sound sometimes = ‘slightly hazy’ sound

You can spend less money and get a smarter speaker, sure – but will it sound as big and convincing as this one? We seriously doubt it…

Excellent sound quality ; Hi-res audio and MQA support ; Effective control app ; Multiroom capabilities ; Fantastic build quality ; Nice looking design

No HDMI inputs/outputs ; Bass could be deeper ; No dedicated remote control ; Quite expensive

The Bluesound Pulse is an impressive soundbar that achieves its goal of delivering a superior level of sound quality. The unit itself is quite large, which means it can use decent speakers that are able to deliver a wide and detailed soundstage but,...

Tons of inputs Wired/wireless headphones capable Crystal-clear sound Plenty of app-based controls Lossless, 24-bit/192kHz support

Pricey for its size No built-in voice assistants Missing support for some major services

“Powerful, and detailed, it's a versatile speaker for demanding listeners.”