A compact wireless streaming speaker from Bluesound with an upfiring woofer, two tweeters, 80 W of system power, BluOS, AirPlay 2 and dual-band Wi-Fi. Bluesound says it fills a room at nearly every listening angle.
Bluesound calls the Pulse M a wireless multi-room music streaming speaker. It has an elliptical cabinet with a fabric grille, and comes in Black or White matte satin finishes.
Why you will love it
Omni-Hybrid driver design
Bluesound says the Pulse M uses an upfiring 5.25 inch woofer and two 0.75 inch tweeters mounted and offset at 45 degrees from each other, for a 360 degree soundstage. An acoustic reflector above the woofer directs the higher frequencies out and away from the speaker.
A DSP smart amplifier gives 80 W of system power: 50 W for the woofer and 15 W for each tweeter. Bluesound says the amplifier monitors frequency bandwidth, dynamic range and distortion in real time.


Streaming with BluOS
The BluOS app sets up the Pulse M over your Wi-Fi network. You can name the speaker, assign it a room, adjust audio settings and program the five preset buttons for radio stations, music services and playlists.
Bluesound lists 23+ music services and internet radio, plus AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready. It plays MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC and OPUS, and hi-res FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF and MPEG-4 SLS up to 192 kHz.
Stereo pair, multi-room and surround
Bluesound says two Pulse M speakers can be paired for two-channel listening with a wide soundstage, or grouped with other Bluesound players for multi-room audio.
The Pulse M can also be used as rear surround channels in a Bluesound home theatre group, with the Bluesound soundbar and a wireless Pulse Sub+.

Connections and control
The Pulse M has a combined mini TOSLINK and 3.5 mm analogue input, a USB-A input, a 3.5 mm headphone output, Gigabit Ethernet and a built-in IR sensor with remote learning. The optional Bluesound RC1 remote controls it.
Bluesound lists Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD. It lists voice control through Amazon Alexa skills and Apple's Siri, and says there are no microphones on the Pulse M.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a compact speaker that streams music over Wi-Fi with BluOS and AirPlay 2
- Plan to build a multi-room Bluesound system
- Want a pair of speakers for stereo or rear surround use with a Bluesound soundbar
- Want an input for a TV, CD player or other source
Worth knowing
- Bluesound says there are no microphones on the Pulse M, so voice control works through a separate voice assistant device
- Placement accessories, the WM230 wall mount and FS230 floorstands, are separate
- The optional RC1 remote is a separate accessory
- Control is through the BluOS app, which needs a Wi-Fi network
- Weight is 2.54 kg and maximum power consumption is 79 W
Build your system
Bluesound says the Pulse M can be grouped with other Bluesound players. These products are on our site.
- Soundbar: Use a pair as rear channels with the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+
- Subwoofer: Add the Bluesound Pulse Sub+, which the Pulse M lists as a wireless subwoofer output
- Streamer: Add a Bluesound Powernode for a wired stereo system
- More from Bluesound: See the Bluesound range
Specifications
Audio
| Rated power output | 80 W total, dual amp (50 W x 1 woofer, 15 W x 2 tweeters) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25" (133 mm) woofer, 2 x 0.75" (19 mm) tweeters |
| Frequency response | 60Hz - 20kHz +/-1.5 dB, -10 dB at 40Hz |
| Distortion | THD+N 0.030% |
| Amplification | Smart DSP amplifier |
| Sampling rates | Up to 192 kHz, 16 - 24 bit |
| Audio formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
| Hi-res formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
Software and integrations
| Operating system | BluOS (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS controller apps) |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A53, quad-core, 1.8GHz per core |
| Music services | 23+ |
| Third-party integrations | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready |
| Control systems | Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron, Josh.ai |
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa skills |
| Home theatre | Use as rear surround channels |
| Network file sharing | SMB, up to 200,000 files |
Connections
| Ethernet | RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD |
| Optical / analogue input | Combo mini TOSLINK / 3.5 mm stereo |
| USB | Type A (FAT32) |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm stereo |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless to Pulse Sub+ |
| IR | Built-in sensor with remote learning |
Controls and general
| Buttons | Touch LED: play/pause, volume slider, previous/next, 5 presets |
|---|---|
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Power supply | Universal bi-pin AC cord input, 100 - 240V AC |
| Max power consumption | 79 W |
| Finish | Black or white, matte satin paint |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 171 x 204 x 149 mm |
| Weight | 2.54 kg |
Specifications from Bluesound's Pulse M product page (Bluesound international site), checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- Pulse M
- 120V AC power cord
- 230V AC power cord
- Ethernet cable
- TOSLINK optical to 3.5 mm mini adapter
- Safety guide
- Quick setup guide
Questions people ask
Does the Pulse M support AirPlay 2?
Yes. Bluesound lists AirPlay 2, along with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready.
Does it have a microphone for voice control?
No. Bluesound says there are no microphones on the Pulse M. It works with Amazon Alexa skills and Apple's Siri through another voice assistant device.
Can I use two Pulse M speakers as surround speakers?
Yes. Bluesound says the Pulse M can be used as rear surround channels in a Bluesound home theatre group.
Can I connect a TV or CD player?
The Pulse M has a combined mini TOSLINK and 3.5 mm analogue input.
What colours does it come in?
Black or white matte satin.