PULSE CINEMA vs PULSE CINEMA MINI
The PULSE CINEMA MINI's power @ 8ω is 280W against the PULSE CINEMA's 500W. Both share bit depth (16-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and woofer (4").
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The Bluesound PULSE CINEMA is a premium 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar featuring 16 drivers and 500W total system power, delivering immersive home theater audio without a separate receiver. It supports high-resolution streaming via BluOS, wireless multi-room audio, and expansion with other Bluesound speakers like PULSE M, PULSE FLEX, and SUB+ for full surround sound. Designed for TVs 55 inches and larger, it includes built-in amplification, Dolby Atmos decoding, smart DSP with automatic orientation sensing, and simple TV connectivity via HDMI eARC, optical, and analog inputs. Additional features include MQA playback, DSD256 support, wall-mount bracket, and listening modes for Movie, Music, and Late Night.
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