Bluesound Professional BCS300 Network Streaming Speaker

About The Bluesound Professional BCS300 Network Streaming Speaker

The Bluesound Professional BCS300 PoE+ powered network active loudspeaker with integrated streaming capability is designed specifically for use in commercial installations. With built-in streaming and amplification, it efficiently delivers audio to its desired destination in a discreet and simplified manner. The player in the BCS300 is based on the established BluOS platform and is capable of playing and distributing content from local network storage as well as froin-m a large number of streaming services, including some specifically designed for commercial use such as SoundMachine, Custom Channels and Qsic. As well as stand-alone use, it is possible to use a pair of BCS300 speakers in stereo configuration. Use of the BCS300 in a larger BluOS system is also possible, allowing for grouping into user-definable groups of whatever size is required with other BCS300 units and/or any other connected Bluesound Professional players on the network in an installation.

The BCS300 features a 3.5” (89 mm) Low Frequency driver and a 1” (25 mm) High Frequency driver powered by a 23W high efficiency amplifier including a low power standby mode. The frequency response of the speaker is 45Hz to 20kHz and the THD+N of the system is 0.030% at full rated power. High efficiency electronics and drive units provide a maximum SPL of 102dB (using PoE+).

Control of the speaker can be accomplished by any Windows/Mac computer as well as any iOS/Android phone or tablet and the Bluesound Professional CP100 wall mount controller. Third party control is also possible with any of the leading systems. Security provisions prevent any unauthorized control of the system.

The PoE+ power supply makes this player easy to install in minutes with one Ethernet cable and eliminates the cost of providing an AC mains receptacle typical for all powered speakers.

Easily Create Branded Environments: With hardware that supports nearly unlimited zones of audio and a natively-integrated commercially-licensed music streaming service in SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify, Bluesound Professional makes easy work of creating branded environments for your installation.

Seamless Integration with Control Systems: Bluesound Professional’s line of commercial streaming hardware allows flexible control by third-party control systems, and interfaces exist for all of today’s market-leading automation platforms. BluOS®, the multi-zone, music sharing software that underpins all Bluesound Professional players and active speakers, communicates with third-party control systems and platforms so that A/V system integrators, business owners, consultants and system designers can design seamless audio ecosystems to meet the needs of any commercial installation.

Add Audio Streaming to Existing or New Installations: Bluesound Professional’s decentralized processing capabilities gives designers and installers maximum flexibility to add audio streaming to installations, whether existing or new.

Easy to Configure: Self-discovery makes set-up and configuration painless, as Bluesound Professional players placed onto the same network will find each other automatically. A few taps on the intuitive icons in the BluOS Controller app will group players to create zoned audio content and lock-out unauthorized users.

Our Review

The Bluesound Professional BCS300 is a compact yet powerful PoE+ powered network streaming speaker that’s tailor-made for commercial spaces needing great sound without the installation fuss. With its discreet profile, built-in amplification, and BluOS streaming platform, it delivers crystal-clear audio from local network storage or a wide range of streaming services - including commercial favourites like SoundMachine, Custom Channels, and Qsic - straight to your chosen zone. You can run a single unit, pair two for stereo, or group it with other BluOS players for unlimited zones, all with simple one-cable installation. Control is flexible via PC, Mac, mobile devices, or third-party systems, and built-in security ensures only authorised users make changes. Sleek, easy to integrate, and designed for reliability, the BCS300 makes professional-grade audio feel effortless.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Full-Range In-Ceiling Network Streaming Speaker – Sold Individually
• 5” LF driver and 1” HF driver
• 45Hz – 20kHz frequency range
• 030% THD+N at full rated power
• Maximum SPL of 102db (PoE+)
• DSP providing equalization and other audio processing
• 2 x BCS300’s can pair in stereo configuration
• Flexible and unlimited grouping of zones within a BluOS system
• Integration with local network content storage
• Integration with many streaming services including Custom Channels, SoundMachine, Qsic, Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz
• Integration with a wide variety of internet radio platforms
• PC/Mac, iOS/Android and third-party control
• Security preventing unauthorized control
• Specialist Bluesound Professional control panels
• Support of hi-res audio up to 192kHz/24 bit
• Support of MQA content
• Streaming via ethernet for increased reliability with PoE+ providing one-wire connectivity and power
• Slim profile requires only 5 inches of depth
• UL 2043 Plenum Rated
• White magnetic grille included and optional black grille available
• Available in Black with White Grille
• Optional BCS Pendant Kit available in Black or White

Technical

• Supported File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
• Hi-Res Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
• Native Sampling Rates: 32 - 192kHz
• Bit Depths: 16 - 24
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-23kHz
• Distortion: THD+N - 0.030% (20hz-20khz at Rated Power)
• Power Output: 23 Watts total system power at 0.030% THD
• Speakers
  • 1 x 89mm (3.5”) Woofer
  • 1 x 25mm (1”) Tweeter
• Mobile Operating System User Interface: BluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
• Supported Operating Systems: Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer, Apple Macintosh 7 and newer
• Free Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive
• Supported Cloud Services: Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Custom Channels, SoundMachine, Qsic
• Integration Partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron
• Album Art: JPG
• Network: Ethernet RJ45, 100BaseT
• Power: PoE+ IEEE 802.3 at Type 2-30W

General

• Processor: ARM® CORTEX™ A53, 1.8 GHz
• Storage Environment: -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Finish: Black with White Grille
• Cut-Out Diameter: 152mm
• Dimensions: 182mm Diameter x 126mm Depth
• Weight: 1.23 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.