Bluesound Professional BSP200 Network Streaming Speaker

About The Bluesound Professional BSP200 Network Streaming Speaker

The Bluesound Professional BSP200 is a PoE+ powered network active loudspeaker with integrated streaming capability designed specifically for use in commercial installations. The player in the BSP200 is based on the established BluOS platform and is capable of playing and distributing content from local network storage as well as from a large number of streaming services, including some specifically designed for commercial use, such as SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify. As well as stand-alone use, it is possible to use a pair of BSP200 speakers in stereo configuration. Use of the BSP200 in a larger BluOS system is also possible, allowing for grouping into user-definable groups of whatever size is required with other BSP200 units and/or any other connected Bluesound Professional players on the network in an installation.

The loudspeaker features a 3.5” (89mm) 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-23 kHz and the THD+N of the system is 0.030% at full rated power. Built-in DSP allows for equalization as well as other audio processing. Access to content is via Ethernet for glitch-free streaming. A USB input further adds to the capability of the system by providing replay of files stored on connected drives. 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.

An integral bracket allows for wall mounting with 40 degrees of swivel and 360 degrees of rotation possible. 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 on most 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 BSP200 is a compact yet impressively capable network streaming speaker that’s tailor-made for commercial spaces. Powered by PoE+, it needs just one Ethernet cable for both power and audio, making installation a breeze. With its BluOS platform at the heart, the BSP200 streams effortlessly from local storage or a huge range of services - including commercial favourites like SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify - and can run solo, in stereo pairs, or as part of a vast multi-zone setup. Its 3.5" LF and 1" HF drivers, backed by a 23W amplifier, deliver crisp, full-range sound with a frequency response of 45Hz–23kHz and a surprisingly punchy 102dB max SPL. Built-in DSP, USB playback, secure control options, and flexible mounting make it a dream for installers, while seamless integration with leading automation systems ensures it fits right into almost any project. In short, it’s a powerful, professional-grade speaker in a neat, easy-to-deploy package.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Compact Full-Range Network Streaming Speaker System – 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 provides equalization and other audio processing
• 2 x BSP200’s can pair in a 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
• Steaming via Ethernet for increased reliability with PoE+ providing one-wire connectivity and power
• USB input for replay from local connected drives
• Wall Mounting with optional WM125 Bracket (available separately)

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: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• 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
• Power: PoE+ IEEE 802.3 at Type 2 (30W)

General Specifications

• Processor: ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
• Power Consumption (Idle): 14 Watts
• Storage Environment: -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment - Indoor/Outdoor: 0° to 40° C
• Available Finishes: Matte White or Matte Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 125 x 183 x 100mm
• Weight: 1.23 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

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