Bluesound Professional BSP500 Network Streaming Speaker

About The Bluesound Professional BSP500 Network Streaming Speaker

The Bluesound Professional BSP500 is a networked active loudspeaker with built-in streaming, purpose-built for indoor or outdoor commercial spaces. Powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE), it needs just a single cable to deliver both audio and power. Using the proven BluOS platform, the BSP500 can play and distribute music from local network storage or a wide range of streaming services, including those tailored for commercial use like SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic, Tunify, and various radio stations. It can be used on its own, paired with another BSP500 for stereo sound, or deployed in multiples within a space in either mono or stereo setups. The BSP500 also integrates seamlessly into larger BluOS systems, enabling flexible grouping with other BSP500 units or any Bluesound Professional players, amplified players, or network speakers across an installation.

The loudspeaker features a 5.25” (133mm) Low Frequency driver and a 1” (25 mm) High Frequency driver powered by a high efficiency amplifier including a low power standby mode. The frequency response of the speaker is 63Hz-23 kHz and the THD+N of the system is 0.095% at full rated power. Access to content and power is via wired Ethernet for glitch-free streaming. High efficiency electronics and drive units provide a maximum SPL of 100 dB (using PoE++).

Control of the speaker can be accomplished by any Windows/Mac computer as well as any iOS/Android phone or tablets 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 90 degrees of swivel and 170 degrees of rotation possible. IP65 rating allows for either indoor or outdoor use.

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 BSP500 is a versatile, weather-ready network streaming speaker that makes delivering high-quality music in commercial spaces a breeze. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) providing both power and audio through a single cable, setup is refreshingly simple, whether it’s used solo, in a stereo pair, or as part of a larger multi-zone BluOS system. Its 5.25” woofer and 1” tweeter deliver crisp, detailed sound with an impressive SPL of up to 100 dB, while the IP65 rating means it’s just as comfortable outdoors as it is indoors. Built for flexibility, it supports a wide range of streaming services - including commercial-friendly options like SoundMachine and Custom Channels - and integrates seamlessly with leading control systems for easy management. Add in self-discovery setup, a robust mounting bracket with generous swivel and rotation, and rock-solid wired Ethernet streaming, and the BSP500 becomes a go to choice for creating consistent, soundscapes anywhere.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Full-Range Network Streaming Speaker System – Sold Individually
• 5.25” LF Driver and 1” HF Driver
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+, PoE++) powering to allow single wired connection for both power and signal
• Indoor or Outdoor use: IP65 rating
• 63Hz-23kHz Frequency Range
• 095% THD+N at full rated power
• Maximum SPL of 100dB (using type PoE++)
• 2 or more BSP500’s can pair in stereo or multiple mono configuration
• Flexible and unlimited grouping of zones within a BluOS system
• Integration with local network content storage
• Integration with many streaming services including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Soundmachine, Qsic, Custom Channels, etc.
• 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 available
• Support of Hi-Res audio up to 192kHz/24 bit
• Support of MQA content
• Streaming via Ethernet for increased reliability
• Wall Mounting with Integral Bracket

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: 63Hz-23kHz
• Distortion: THD+N - 0.095% (20hz-20khz at Rated Power)
• Power Output
  • 20 Watts @ 30 Watts PoE
  • 40 Watts @ 60 Watts PoE
• Speakers
  • 1 x 133mm (5.25”) 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 XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10
• 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 802.3at Type 2 (30W)
  • PoE++ IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W)

General Specifications

• Processor: ARM® CORTEXTM A9, 1 GHz
• Power Consumption (Idle): 3.3 Watts
• Storage Environment: -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment - Indoor/Outdoor: 0° to 40° C
• IP65 Rating
• Available Finishes: Matte White or Matte Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 196 x 268 x 251mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

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