The IT Nerd

Bluesound has announced the availability of the FLEX SKIN for their affordable PULSE FLEX speaker. Available in four colours (White, Black. Deep Blue and Charcoal) the FLEX SKIN is made of durable, water-resistant silicone rubber and is easy to install, remove or clean. Precise engraved controls are designed into the surface allowing complete control and functionality. Bluesound’s FLEX SKIN is shipping in May with a U.S. MSRP of $29 each.

The FLEX SKIN is made of durable silicone rubber so it protects the speaker’s surfaces from the elements. Though not waterproof, it does add an extra layer of protection to the surfaces to guard against scratches and grime. The SKIN is easy to clean with a damp cloth and is even dishwasher safe. The SKIN is easy to install with no tools and easy to remove as well.

The SKIN is available in four popular colours (White, Black, Deep Blue, Charcoal) chosen to match a wide range of decorating scenarios. Users can mix or match colours to suit the room, their individual taste or the season. SKINs can be easily changed as desired.

For ease of use, precise controls are etched into the SKIN’s surface that match the touch-button controls on the PULSE FLEX itself while the back panel is left available for connections and functionality.

Key Features of the FLEX SKIN for PULSE FLEX:

• Four different colours – Black, White, Deep Blue and Charcoal
• Colours complement wide range home decorating scenarios
• Engraved Controls – match perfectly with touch-button controls yet leave back panel available for connections and functionality
• Durable – tough silicone rubber is water resistant and provides basic level of protection for PULSE FLEX from the elements
• Easy to install, remove or clean. Dishwasher safe

Bluesound has enjoyed both critical praise and commercial success with the PULSE SOUNDBAR since its introduction a little more than a year ago. With its new price of $799 for the black finish and $899 for the white finish, the PULSE SOUNDBAR provides performance minded consumers with an affordable entry point to the finest sounding hi-res soundbar on the market – a perfect fit with their high definition TV. As the TV is the home entertainment hub in most homes, it’s also the perfect starting component for a Bluesound wireless, multiroom music system. All prices are U.S. MSRP and effective immediately.

The Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR is the world’s first to feature hi-res network audio streaming. With BluOS, Bluesound’s powerful wireless multi-room streaming operating system, the PULSE SOUNDBAR enables the TV room to be the heart of a whole-home wireless music system that delivers the world of hi-res music to all members of the household through an easy-to-use app available for smart devices.

Since its introduction, the PULSE SOUNDBAR has received global critical acclaim and awards as one of the top products in the category. With one of the world’s only certified wireless implementations of Dolby Surround Sound, audiophile-grade high resolution audio capabilities, and access to popular and niche music streaming services, the PULSE SOUNDBAR has been lauded for its versatility as an all-around performer for those who love home entertainment.

Last fall, by popular demand, Bluesound announced the addition of White as a color for the PULSE SOUNDBAR and its companion PULSE SUB. In addition, the proprietary BluOS operating system has undergone continuous enhancements providing greater performance, control and flexibility, including an expanding number of compatible high-fidelity audio components and smarthome control technologies.

Lenbrook International, the Canada-based developers of the BluOS music operating system, today announced that Amazon Music is available on all BluOS Enabled devices from Bluesound and NAD Electronics. BluOS customers in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain can now enjoy millions of songs with simple hassle-free controls and instant access to Amazon’s exclusive library of curated playlists in any room of the house, from streaming services Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music. Streamed music from Amazon Music and Prime Music can also be streamed to multiple BluOS Enabled devices simultaneously in the home, making for an even richer multi-room audio experience.

With Amazon Music, customers can now easily stream music through a home Wi-Fi network to any BluOS Enabled stereo component, speaker, or home theater, with the simple and intuitive controls of the BluOS Controller app for smartphone, tablet and desktop. Additionally, BluOS offers Amazon Music customers the option to build and create playlists in the BluOS app, which can be accessed at any time without having to switch or run multiple apps on their control device.

Customers can start streaming on BluOS today by upgrading their BluOS Enabled devices to software version 2.14.2 or higher and download the latest BluOS apps, version 2.14.0 or higher, for smartphone, tablet, and desktop.

To learn more about Amazon Music and its availability, visit www.amazon.com/amazonmusic.

Bluesound, the premium hi-res wireless music streaming player brand, is proud to announce the launch of a digital documentary series titled “A Sound in the Making”. The first artists to appear in this original series are BADBADNOTGOOD (Toronto), Mount Kimbie (London), and Milk & Bone (Montréal).

Kicking off this month, each episode of A Sound in the Making will take music lovers through aspects of the artists creative, structural, technical and behind-the-scenes considerations of producing a perfect and unique track that stays true to the bands’ artistic intentions, through the deconstruction of one specific song selected by the band.

A Sound in the Making aligns perfectly with Bluesound’s quest for perfection in sound” said Matt Simmonds, Bluesound’s Product Manager. “We’re truly excited to be collaborating with these hyper-talented artists, who all naturally demonstrate a deep passion for sonic excellence in their recorded music.”

The initial set of three videos, filmed on location as extended interviews with the bands over several hours will be released in sequence throughout the months of November and December, and will be published on Bluesound’s social media feeds. Additional content not part of the initial videos will also be released as photos, quotes, and other insights into the artists’ philosophies and influences throughout the campaign, which will run into the new year. The campaign will live at https://blog.bluesound.com and can be referenced on social media with #aSoundInTheMaking.

Conceived by Bluesound’s agency of record, Montréal studio “DesignSociety”, the initiative is a core part of the brand’s strategy to build awareness and unique content through collaborations with progressive music creators.