Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini Soundbar

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini Soundbar | Compact Dolby Atmos® Sound

The Pulse Cinema Mini is a compact soundbar that brings rich, immersive audio to condos, bedrooms, dens, or anywhere where space might be limited. With a sleek, low-profile design and an impressively powerful performance, the Pulse Cinema Mini is the perfect solution for enjoying movies, music, games and TV without the complexity of a traditional setup.

Sleek Design That Fits Your Space

The Pulse Cinema Mini is a compact soundbar that delivers bold, high-performance sound without dominating your living space. Whether mounted under a screen or placed on a credenza, it blends effortlessly into any room while enhancing everything you hear. With a minimalist profile and modern aesthetic, the Pulse Cinema Mini is built to complement your decor and elevate your entertainment. It offers a simple, elegant alternative to bulky home theatre systems and cluttered component setups.

Big Sound for Smaller Spaces

Don’t let its size fool you—the Pulse Cinema Mini brings powerful, detailed audio to apartments, condos, and smaller rooms like bedrooms or dens. Tuned for clarity and depth, it fills your room with sound that enhances dialogue, music, and effects alike. Whether you're hosting friends or catching up on your favourite series, the Pulse Cinema Mini transforms everyday moments into immersive experiences. It’s the perfect solution for those who want premium sound without sacrificing square footage.

Built-In BluOS For Easy Streaming

With BluOS™ built in, the Pulse Cinema Mini gives you instant access to high-resolution music streaming, multi-room audio, and intuitive control through the BluOS Controller app. Group it wirelessly with other Bluesound speakers to create immersive home theatre or whole-home music systems. With support for third-party integrations like Crestron and Control4, the Pulse Cinema Mini fits right into your connected lifestyle.

Flexible Placement and Set Up

The Pulse Cinema Mini was designed with ease in mind. Setup is straightforward with HDMI eARC and optical inputs, and there's no need for a separate AV receiver. Its low-profile design ensures that it won’t block screens or disrupt sightlines. Whether you wall-mount it or place it on a media cabinet, the soundbar adapts to your space with minimal fuss - just plug in, connect, and enjoy.

Seamlessly Expandable

As your needs grow, the Pulse Cinema Mini grows with you. Add a Pulse Sub+ for deeper bass or connect a pair of Bluesound high-performance speakers for wireless surround sound. Setup is all handled through the BluOS Controller app, keeping things clean and cable-free. The Pulse Cinema Mini is designed to make premium home audio effortless and flexible.

Our Review

The Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini is proof that big, cinematic sound doesn’t need to take up big space. This sleek little soundbar slips effortlessly into condos, bedrooms, or cosy dens, blending into your room while transforming the way you enjoy movies, music, and TV. Despite its compact size, it delivers surprisingly rich, room-filling audio that makes dialogue clearer, action more exciting, and your playlists more alive. Setup is refreshingly simple - no complicated receivers or messy wires - just plug in, connect, and you’re ready to go. And if you ever want to take things further, it easily expands into a full wireless surround system, making it as flexible as it is stylish.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Compact 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Angled Drivers
• Dolby Atmos® processing with virtualized height effects
• Built-in amplification with 280W total system power
• Smart DSP with automatic orientation sensing
• HDMI eARC, optical, and analogue RCA inputs
• Subwoofer output for wired or wireless bass expansion
• BluOS multi-room streaming and app-based control
• High-resolution audio and MQA playback support
• Wireless surround sound with Pulse M, Pulse Flex and Pulse Sub+
• Wall-mount bracket included
• Works with Control4, Crestron, RTI, and more

Audio

• Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS
• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
• DSD Support: DSD256
• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby® Digital, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby® TrueHD, LPCM
• Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-24
• Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Control App
• Distortion: THD+N, 0.030%
• Amplification: Smart DSP Amplifier
• Rated Power Output
  • 280W Total System Power
  • 38W x 2 Tweeter
  • 38W x 2 Mid-Range
  • 65W x 2 Woofer
• Speakers
  • 75" (19mm) Tweeter x 2
  • 5" (38mm) Mid-Range x 2
  • 4" (102mm) Woofer x 2
  • 4" (102mm) Passive Radiator x 2
• Speaker Configuration 2.1

Software & Integrations

• Operating System: BluOS
• App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
• Processor: ARM® Cortex™ A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
• Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
• Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
• Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+
• 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
• Control System Integrations: Creston, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron
• Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills

Connections

• Power Supply: Universal 2-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
• Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000Mbps
• Wi-Fi Built In: 2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
• Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
• IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built in - front panel with IR learning
• Optical/Analogue Inputs: Toslink Optical, RCA Analogue
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
• USB In
  • Type A (Fat32, NTFS Formatted) - External Storage Only
  • Local Server Mode
• Headphone Output: Bluetooth
• Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to Pulse Sub+

General

• Version: P431
• Included Accessories: AC Power Cable, Ethernet Cable, HDMI Cable, Wall Mount Bracket, Wall Mount Template, Wall Mount M6 Bolt x 2, Wall Mount Hex Tool, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide
• Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
• Available Finishes: Black & Tan
• Dimensions
  • Table Mounted (WxHxD): 850 x 74 x 140mm
  • Wall Mounted (WxHxD): 850 x 140 x 84.5mm
• Weight: 5.2 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

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