PULSE FLEX 2i
Portable Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker
The PULSE FLEX 2i is a versatile, high-res Bluetooth speaker that delivers true wireless portability and the best in audio performance. Place two in any room, pair them together for stereo sound, or even take one with you to the park. It’s our smallest speaker that lets you enjoy streaming great-sounding music in every corner of your home.
- Ultra-compact speaker that delivers crystal-clear, size-defying sound.
- Digital amplifier and custom-tuned drivers energize your music with deep, detailed bass and no distortion.
- Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops.
- Place one in any or every corner of your home and watch it disappear into your home décor.
- Group two PULSE FLEX 2i’s with the PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i or POWERNODE 2i (with HDMI) and create a wireless surround sound system with dedicated rear channels.
- Attach the optional rechargeable FLEX battery pack and take your music wherever you go with Bluetooth.
- Works with Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
- Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
- AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless speakers throughout your house — all in sync.
MEET THE PULSE FLEX 2i.
Learn about the Pulse Flex 2i’s features in this short video.
HIGH FIDELITY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.
The PULSE FLEX 2i uses your WiFi network and sets up in minutes right out of the box. Simply open the BluOS Controller app and watch as it walks you through the set-up process step-by-step. You can customize the speaker’s name and give it a room, adjust audio settings, and program up to five presets that let you quickly listen to your favorite radio stations, music services and playlists with a simple tap. Once the PULSE FLEX 2i is online connectivity stays rock-solid thanks to a new dual band Wi-Fi engine that ensures zero skips or delays while listening to music.
RICH, SIZE-DEFYING SOUND
The PULSE FLEX 2i exceeds all expectations by delivering a rich, detailed soundstage that will fill any room. A state-of-the-art bass driver adds some serious punch to this small but mighty speaker, and our advanced DirectDigital™ amp lets you experience all of your music to the fullest without compromising quality sound for portability and size.
RULE YOUR SONIC DOMAIN
The PULSE FLEX 2i uses your WiFi network and sets up in minutes right out of the box. Simply open the BluOS Controller app and watch as it virtually crawls your home looking for new Players and walks you through the set-up process step-by-step. You can customize the speaker’s name and give it a room, adjust audio settings, and program up to five presets that let you quickly listen to your favorite radio stations, music services and playlists with a simple tap.
STREAM ANY MUSIC. NO MATTER WHERE IT LIVES.
As your all access pass to millions of tracks, the BluOS Controller app allows you to stream songs from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite podcasts, or even listen to music from your personal collection. Thanks to aptX® Bluetooth®, users can wirelessly stream any music or app from a Bluetooth-enabled device in pure CD-quality, opening up a whole new realm of streaming possibilities while on the go with the PULSE FLEX 2i.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SOUND
Easily group the PULSE FLEX 2i with other Bluesound Players to stream music across different rooms in perfect sync, or combine a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers with the PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i and SUB to create a completely immersive Dolby Digital Surround system, for every lush cinematic detail.
COMMAND YOUR MUSIC WITH VOICE
With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and even say which room you want to listen to music in. A quick and easy to way control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience music throughout the home.
“The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar is a rare gem that made listening to music through a sound bar a real pleasure.”
“This is one of the most musical portable devices I’ve listened to in a long while and was a genuine pleasure to review.”
Bluesound’s multiroom wireless system was revolutionary when it first appeared… with a process of refinement and development ever since.”
“There’s a new leader in the wireless multi-room music market – Bluesound combines high-res audio and ease of use in one impressive system.”
“A superb high-end wireless speaker offering muscular-yet-musical sound and premium design”
“When it comes to multi-room audio, it really doesn’t get better than this.”
“If you’re after one of the best-sounding wireless network speakers around, look no further.”
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res formats – FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Native Sampling Rates
32 – 192 kHz
Bit Depths
16 – 24
Performance
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz
Distortion:
THD+N – 0.030%
Power Output
25 watts total system power at 0.030% THD
Speakers
1 x 4″ (102mm), Woofer
1 x 1″ 25mm, Tweeter
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
Internet Radio
Supported Cloud Services
Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
3rd-Party
AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready
Control Systems
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron
Album Art
JPG
CONNECTIVITY
Network
Ethernet RJ45, 100BaseT
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
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
Audio Input
Combo – Toslink/3.5mm
Audio Output
Headphone output – 3.5 Stereo
Wireless
aptX® 4.1 Bluetooth wireless built-in
Power
Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 – 240AC)
USER INTERFACE
Mobile Operating System
BluOS – Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
Pushbuttons
Simple top-panel button controls.
Control
IR Sensor built in – Front panel
GENERAL
Processor
ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
Unit Weight
1.23 kg / 2.7 lbs
Gross Dimensions
125 x 183 x 100 mm
4.92 x 7.2 x 3.9 in
Power Consumption (Idle)
14 Watts
Accessories
AC power cords (Europe or North America)
Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Storage Environment
-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment
0° C to 40° C
Finish
Available in White or Black Matte