"When I received the Bluesound Pulse Cinema , I was certain it would fall short of the JBL's sound. After all, this soundbar didn't include a subwoofer (although it does have a single RCA output for one), so how could it possibly compare to the bass produced by the Bar 1000? Turns out, the Pulse Cinema delivers some surprises. Let me explain."
"In other words, connecting the Pluse Cinema soundbar was simple. Then came the app. I don't know about you, but I am so over everything requiring an app. I get it: It's probably cheaper for manufacturers to rely on consumers for installing apps and using their phones as remotes (instead of having to build and ship a physical remote with the device)."
"Sometimes, these apps aren't bad. In the case of the Bluesound Pulse Cinema, the app is bad. The UI is subpar, the controls are inadequate, and the overall experience is confusing. On top of that, the ability to alter the sound is, well, not there. There's no EQ, which would be highly beneficial for this speaker. Additionally, you should be able to connect the soundbar to services like Spotify."
The Bluesound Pulse Cinema soundbar produces room-filling, dynamic sound and competes with high-end models despite lacking a built-in subwoofer. The unit offers a single RCA subwoofer output for optional bass augmentation. HDMI eARC connection provides lower latency, broader codec support, and instant, more reliable connectivity compared with Bluetooth. The companion mobile app has a subpar UI, limited controls, no EQ, and a confusing overall experience. The app failed to connect to streaming services like Spotify in testing. Physical remote absence increases reliance on the app for configuration and updates. Overall, the Pulse Cinema delivers surprising audio performance but suffers from poor software control.
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