Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i

Bluesound Pulse Flex 2iPortable Wireless Multi Room Music Streaming Speaker The PULSE FLEX 2i makes portable high fidelity possible with its innovative driver design and compatibility with todays leading lossless music streaming services. 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. Its

Portable Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

The PULSE FLEX 2i makes portable high-fidelity possible with its innovative driver design and compatibility with today’s leading lossless music streaming services.

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.

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.

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: 45Hz - 20kHz
• Distortion:
  THD+N - 0.030%
• Power Output
  25W total system power, bi-amplified
  20W x 1 Woofer; 5W x 1 Tweeter
• Speakers
  3.5” (89mm) x 1 Woofer; 1” (25mm) x 1 Woofer
• 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
• 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
  Bluetooth with support for aptX® HD
• 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)
  3 Watts/<0.5 Watts
• Accessories
  120V AC Power Cord
  230V AC Power Cord
  Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
  Safety/Warranty Guide
  Quick Setup Guide
• 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