Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar Dolby Atmos® & Wireless Streaming

The Pulse Cinema brings immersive home theatre sound to your living room with no receiver required. This sleek all-in-one soundbar delivers expansive Dolby Atmos® audio and wirelessly connects to other Bluesound speakers for a true surround setup. With BluOS™ multi-room support and a minimalist design, the Pulse Cinema simplifies your AV system without compromising performance.

Immersive Dolby Atmos® Sound

The Pulse Cinema delivers big, lifelike sound from a single, sleek soundbar. With 16 custom-tuned drivers, including dedicated upfiring speakers and a centre channel, it creates an expansive 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos® soundstage. From crisp dialogue to deep bass, every detail is elevated. You can personalize your soundstage with three adjustable Listening Modes — Movie, Music, and Late Night — each offering a distinct Dolby Atmos-enhanced profile. Setup is simple with HDMI eARC connectivity, eliminating the need for a receiver or extra gear.

Wireless Home Theatre Simplified

For deeper immersion into your home entertainment, wirelessly connect the Pulse Cinema with a pair of Pulse M or Pulse Flex speakers and the Pulse Sub+ subwoofer for a full Dolby Atmos® setup. You can also use the Pulse Cinema as part of a whole-home BluOS system and stream high-res music throughout your space. Everything is managed through the easy-to-use BluOS Controller app.

Adapts To Your Space, Automatically

Designed to fit your space, the Pulse Cinema includes a wall-mount bracket or can be placed on a media stand. Its drivers and DSP automatically adjust based on orientation, so there’s no need for manual setup. With its low profile form factor, it blends into any room while delivering powerful performance.

All-In-One Performance for TV & Music

Whether you're watching a movie, listening to playlists, or playing games, the Pulse Cinema handles it all. Built-in amplification and Dolby Atmos® decoding mean you get full-range sound with no AVR required. Just one soundbar - no racks, no receivers - for rich, spacious audio that’s ready when you are.

Versatile Connections, Simple Control

The Pulse Cinema keeps setup easy with HDMI eARC, optical and analogue inputs, and a dedicated subwoofer output for wired or wireless bass expansion. Everything is controlled through the BluOS Controller app, so you can stream music, adjust settings, or create multi-room setups without the need for extra remotes or complicated interfaces.

Our Review

The Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar is all about bringing that big, cinematic feeling into your living room without the usual fuss. From the moment you switch it on, the room just feels fuller - voices come through crisp and clear, effects sweep around you, and the bass has a satisfying punch that makes movies, music, and even late-night gaming way more engaging. It’s sleek and understated, so it blends into your space rather than taking it over, but the sound is anything but shy. Whether you’re after an easy upgrade to TV sound or a proper home theatre experience, the Pulse Cinema makes it happen effortlessly.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos® Soundbar with 16 Drivers
• Built-in amplification and Dolby Atmos® decoding
• Smart DSP with automatic orientation sensing
• HDMI eARC, optical, analogue inputs simplified for TV setup
• Subwoofer output for wired or wireless bass extension
• Wireless surround sound with Pulse M, Pulse Flex and Sub+
• Seamless multi-room streaming with BluOS™
• Wall-mount bracket included
• Movie, Music, and Late Night listening modes
• High-res audio and MQA playback support

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
  • 500W Total System Power
  • 38W x 5 Tweeter
  • 38W x 5 Mid-Range
  • 65W x 2 Woofer
• Speakers
  • 75" (19mm) Tweeter x 5
  • 5" x 3" (38 x 76mm) Mid-Range x 5
  • 4" (102mm) Woofer x 2
  • 4" (102mm) Passive Radiator x 4
• Speaker Configuration 3.2.2

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: P530
• 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
• Finish: Black
• Dimensions
  • Table Mounted (WxHxD): 1,200 x 74 x 140mm
  • Wall Mounted (WxHxD): 1,200 x 140 x 84.5mm
• Weight: 6.69 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

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