Bluesound Pulse Mini 2i – Wireless Speaker

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If you need a portable wireless music solution for $500 or less all in this is your ticket. Look no further. 

From Bluesound

Compact Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

The PULSE MINI 2i redefines what compact speakers can do by delivering a rich, dynamic performance no matter where you place it.

Hi-Res streaming

MQA streaming soundbar

Spotify

Tidal Connect

Apply Airplay speaker

Roon Ready endpoint

The PULSE MINI 2i powered speaker takes decades of hifi audio legacy and squeezes it into a single box. Delivering rich and detailed sound, the PULSE MINI 2i can easily fit into small living spaces, all the while providing an outstanding high-res music streaming experience.

  • An innovative dual acoustic chamber results in a stunning, size-defying performance.
  • Experience deep bass and full-range sound free from distortion.
  • Dual band Wi-Fi and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD ensures music playback without interruption.
  • Group two PULSE MINI 2i’s together for a seamless stereo pairing.
  • Designed to fit seamlessly into your home decor.
  • Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops.
  • Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
  • 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 MINI 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 adjust their listening settings, program presets for their favorite radio stations, music streaming services and playlists, and even set alarms. Once the PULSE MINI 2i is online connectivity stays rock-solid thanks to a new dual band Wi-Fi engine.

NOT ONE TO BE UNDERESTIMATED

The PULSE MINI 2i is a powerful all-in-one speaker that produces more detailed audio than many rival players twice its size. Featuring freshly redesigned tweeters that expand the listening sweet spot, the PULSE MINI 2i has double the bass drivers and amp power, resulting in a true stereo performance. The PULSE MINI 2i also features the most sophisticated DSP engine available, making its acoustic performance all the more impressive.

STREAM ANY MUSIC. NO MATTER WHERE IT LIVES.

As your all access pass to millions of tracks, the BluOS Controller app allows you to stream songs from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite Internet radio stations and podcasts, or even listen to music from your personal collection. Thanks to aptX® HD Bluetooth®, users can wirelessly stream any music or app from a Bluetooth-enabled device in better than CD-quality, opening up a whole new realm of streaming possibilities. High-end DAC technology built into the PULSE MINI 2i allows it to decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory.

RULE YOUR SONIC DOMAIN

Regardless of where you place it, the PULSE MINI 2i delivers clear distortion-free sound to anywhere in the home. Best-in-class dual band Wi-Fi allows the PULSE MINI 2i to give a stunning performance free from skips or delays. The PULSE MINI 2i also has native support for Bluetooth® aptX HD giving it the ability to transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

TOTAL CONTROL

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

COMMAND YOUR MUSIC WITH VOICE

With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and even say which room you want to listen to music in. A quick and easy to way control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience music throughout the home.

SPECIFICATIONS

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: 50Hz - 20kHz ±1.5dB, -10dB @ 40Hz

Distortion

THD+N - 0.030%

Power Output

100 watts of total system power

Speakers

2 x 4” (102mm) Woofers
2 x 3/4” (19mm) Tweeters

Supported Operating Systems

Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10

Internet Radio

Click here

Music Services

Click here

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

Album Art

JPG

Network

Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
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

Power

Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Mobile

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

Processor

ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz

Unit Weight

3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs

Gross Dimensions

335 x 172 x 155 mm
13.2 x 6.8 x 6.1 in

Power Consumption (Idle)

14 Watts

Accessories

2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Ethernet Cable

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