{"product_id":"hifisetpowernodeargonaudioforus55black","title":"Bluesound Powernode N331 + Argon Forus 55 Set, Black (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hi-Fi set made of the Bluesound Powernode N331 and the Argon Audio Forus 55 is a complete streaming stereo system: an all-in-one streaming integrated amplifier with BluOS and a pair of 2.5-way floorstanding speakers, matched to each other in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo deliveries, one evening – that's all it takes. Connect the speaker cable, put the BluOS app on your phone, done. If you've been listening through the TV or a single smart speaker so far, you'll probably sit in silence for a moment at the first track. That's exactly what sets are for: so the parts complement each other instead of holding each other back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this Hi-Fi set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the math works out. The third-generation Powernode N331 delivers 2 × 100 watts at 8 ohms from a DirectDigital power stage with gallium nitride transistors – Argon recommends amplifiers between 50 and 120 watts for the Forus 55, and the 4-ohm impedance likes an amplifier accustomed to low-impedance loads. The Forus 55 is no inflated bookshelf speaker in disguise: both 5.25-inch paper cones work together in the bass, but only one runs all the way up to the 3000 Hz crossover point. That brings extra cone area in the low end without two drivers getting in each other's way in the midrange – and a lower cutoff frequency of 45 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide, stable stereo image with foundation, rather than sound from a single box. Vocals sit center, bass comes from the room, not from the furniture. BluOS serves as the source with over 20 music services, internet radio and your own files on the network; plus AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD. The TV connects to the Powernode via HDMI eARC, and for quiet evenings there's a 6.35 mm headphone output up front with THX-AAA amplification. And when a second room joins in, you simply expand the system with more BluOS players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this set for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you want a fully grown, streaming-capable stereo system with one order and have no interest in hunting down components individually. Straight talk: the Forus 55 has its bass reflex port at the back and needs 20 to 30 centimeters of clearance to the wall – in a very small room or pushed right up against the wall, that won't work. There's no phono input, so a turntable needs a separate phono preamp. And if you're after multichannel home cinema, this is deliberately the wrong place: this is honest stereo, expandable at most with a subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA set with no showing off: powerful enough for larger rooms, tidy enough for the sideboard, and in five years you'll at most swap the amplifier – the speakers stay. Which layout your room allows and how long the cables need to be is something we're happy to work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, by phone, WhatsApp or email: +41 44 680 22 00, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBluesound Powernode N331\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: streaming integrated amplifier with BluOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower stage: DirectDigital (Class D) with gallium nitride transistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 2 × 100 W at 8 Ω; 3 × 80 W at 8 Ω in three-channel mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic power (IHF): 265 W at 4 Ω, 140 W at 8 Ω (peak power, not continuous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 102 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N): 0.005%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 16–24 bit, up to 192 kHz, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, ALAC, OPUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: 5.2 with aptX HD, bidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, BluOS with over 20 music services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI: 1 × eARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog and digital inputs: 1 × RCA analog, 1 × Toslink optical, 1 × 3.5 mm combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 1 × Type A for storage, 1 × Type C as PC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer output: 1 × RCA, alternatively wireless to the Pulse Sub+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: adjustable, volume is controlled on the device; no separate line or preamp output is available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: yes, 6.35 mm stereo with THX-AAA amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono input: not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom correction: Dirac Live Ready, software license and measurement kit optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 220 × 70 × 190 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: black, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArgon Audio Forus 55 (pair)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: passive 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex with rear port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 1″ soft dome with neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer\/midrange: 2 × 5.25″ paper cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 45–20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequencies: 1500 Hz \/ 3000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 50–120 W (manufacturer specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: single-wire, gold-plated terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: MDF, magnetic front baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 17 × 86 × 26.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12.2 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Bluesound Powernode N331, 2 × Argon Audio Forus 55, power cable, Ethernet cable, Toslink adapter, magnetic front covers, documentation; speaker cable not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Powernode is included in this Hi-Fi set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Powernode N331, the third generation. It delivers 2 × 100 watts at 8 ohms and brings HDMI eARC, an RCA input, Toslink, USB-C and a 6.35 mm headphone output. The smaller Powernode EDGE is not part of this set – it has less power and fewer connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 2 × 100 watts enough for the Forus 55?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with headroom to spare. The Forus 55 runs at 4 ohms and reaches 88 dB sensitivity; Argon recommends amplifiers in the range of 50 to 120 watts. The N331 sits right in that range and stays composed even at higher levels, because its power stage is used to low-impedance loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the TV to the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Powernode N331 has an HDMI eARC input. You connect it to the matching port on the TV, keep controlling volume via the TV remote as before, and listen to movies, series and sport through the Forus 55 – a clear step up from the TV's built-in speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a streaming subscription for this set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Internet radio, music files from NAS or USB stick, Bluetooth and TV sound all work without a paid service. A subscription with Qobuz or Tidal is an option if you want to stream in high resolution – it isn't a requirement for operating the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this Hi-Fi set from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with a set, how the pieces work together matters, not the sum of two spec sheets. Our experienced team tells you honestly whether room, wall distance and seating position fit, sets up BluOS and multiroom, and stays reachable afterward – with Mauri as our own technician for setup and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the final stretch of signal path you'll find matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e, for movie nights a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e, and for late hours a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e. 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