VIZIO - 5.1.2-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Dark Charcoal
- Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Brand: VIZIO
- Model Number: M512a-H6
- Product Name: 5.1.2-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Color: Dark Charcoal
- Audio
- Number of Channels: 5.1.2 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Surround Sound Supported: DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, Dolby Digital (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 20 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 45 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x USB-A
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Number of USB Inputs: 1
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Video
- Video Pass-through: 2160 (4K) (Devices with this feature allow video signals to travel from their source to a target device without alteration. For example, a receiver with 4K pass-through would allow 4K video signal from a Blu-ray player to pass to a target TV with surround sound; without the pass-through ability, the receiver would not allow both 4K video and surround sound to be transmitted simultaneously.)
- Features
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Speaker
- Subwoofer: Included
- Number of Woofers: 1
- Woofer Size: 6 inches
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.24 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 40 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.54 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.53 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Subwoofer Height: 9.92 inches
- Subwoofer Width: 8.3 inches
- Subwoofer Depth: 11.69 inches
- Subwoofer Weight: 11.6 pounds
- Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Cable(s) Included: HDMI
- Mounting Hardware Included: true
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Other
- UPC: 845226018787
Experience a new dimension of sound that truly surrounds with the new M-Series 5.1.2 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from VIZIO, America’s #1 Sound Bar Brand. Its 11 high-performance speakers with separate tweeters and woofers deliver pristine clarity and ample volume. Inside the sound bar are two upfiring speakers—the key to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X cinema sound—that reflect accurate overhead audio off your ceiling to deliver life-like 3D surround sound that complements today’s 4K picture quality. A dedicated center speaker assures crisp, clear dialogue within a smoother front soundstage, and the adjustable Dialogue Enhancement EQ further increases vocal clarity so you can hear every word. A pair of discreet surround speakers with volume EQ fills any room from front or back, plus the mighty 6” wireless subwoofer rocks the house on movie night with deep bass that really booms. With the M-Series 5.1.2, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks bring cinema-quality overhead surround to movies at home, and video games now have heart-pounding, life-like 3D sound that comes from all around you—even from above—so you can hear every detail and immerse yourself like never before. This is the difference between watching and truly losing yourself in the moment. And for non-Atmos/DTS:X content, DTS Virtual:X adds thrilling floor-to-ceiling virtualized sound, putting you in the middle of the action or front row at the finest concert hall. The sound bar is designed to deliver the highest possible audio/video quality from all connected sources, with HDMI eARC that enables cutting-edge 4K Dolby Vision pass-through to the TV. (An HDMI cable and all audio cables are included right in the box.) This feature also lets you control the sound bar with your TV remote. Its modern, low-profile style features an easy-to-clean charcoal gray texture that’s ideal for any living space. For an equally elegant, hands-free smart experience, the M-Series 5.1.2 is also Voice Assistant-ready, so you can connect your own voice assistant (sold separately) and operate it right through the sound bar for upgraded audio. And for further wireless ease, stream your favorite playlist from your phone with Bluetooth. With these advanced features and its cinema-quality surround sound, the VIZIO M-Series 5.1.2 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X lets you bring home the true movie theater experience like never before.
- 11 High-Performance Speakers: With separate tweeters and woofers, deliver fuller, clearer and more powerful sound
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X: Cinematic, life-like 3D surround sound around and above you
- 2 Upfiring Speakers: Reflect accurate overhead sound off the ceiling for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content
- Separate Tweeters and Woofers: True 2-way speaker design delivers pristine clarity and a wider audio range
- Dynamic and Accurate Sound: The 103dB sound pressure level and 45Hz – 20kHz frequency range deliver high-performance sound.
- DTS Virtual:X: Enhances any content with room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized sound
- 6” Wireless Subwoofer: Powerfully deep bass down to 45Hz
- Surround Speakers: Low-profile surround speakers are volume and height adjustable
- 4K Dolby Vision HDR Pass Through: 2 HDMI ports allow you to connect multiple devices to your TV through the sound bar at the highest video quality possible with 4K Dolby Vision HDR.
- Voice Assistant Input: Connect Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant devices to the sound bar for an amplified audio experience that’s always ready to respond
- Adjustable Dialogue EQ: Enhancement setting for calibrated, crisp-clear dialogue.
- Dual Stereo Mode: Sends two-channel content to all 5.1 speakers simultaneously, for a fuller, richer sound that fills the room
- HDMI Connection and Control: Sends the highest-quality audio from your TV with HDMI (eARC) and allows you to control sound bar with your TV remote.
- Bluetooth Streaming: Stream music wirelessly from your phone or other compatible Bluetooth devices.
- All-New Backlit Display Remote: Full-featured remote with comfort grip and easy to navigate – even in the dark.
- Easy Setup: HDMI cable included, along with voice feedback make setup simple.
- 11 High-Performance Speakers: With separate tweeters and woofers, deliver fuller, clearer and more powerful sound
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X: Cinematic, life-like 3D surround sound around and above you
- 2 Upfiring Speakers: Reflect accurate overhead sound off the ceiling for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content
- Separate Tweeters and Woofers: True 2-way speaker design delivers pristine clarity and a wider audio range
- Dynamic and Accurate Sound: The 103dB sound pressure level and 45Hz – 20kHz frequency range deliver high-performance sound.
- DTS Virtual:X: Enhances any content with room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized sound
- 6” Wireless Subwoofer: Powerfully deep bass down to 45Hz
- Surround Speakers: Low-profile surround speakers are volume and height adjustable
- 4K Dolby Vision HDR Pass Through: 2 HDMI ports allow you to connect multiple devices to your TV through the sound bar at the highest video quality possible with 4K Dolby Vision HDR.
- Voice Assistant Input: Connect Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant devices to the sound bar for an amplified audio experience that’s always ready to respond
- Adjustable Dialogue EQ: Enhancement setting for calibrated, crisp-clear dialogue.
- Dual Stereo Mode: Sends two-channel content to all 5.1 speakers simultaneously, for a fuller, richer sound that fills the room
- HDMI Connection and Control: Sends the highest-quality audio from your TV with HDMI (eARC) and allows you to control sound bar with your TV remote.
- Bluetooth Streaming: Stream music wirelessly from your phone or other compatible Bluetooth devices.
- All-New Backlit Display Remote: Full-featured remote with comfort grip and easy to navigate – even in the dark.
- Easy Setup: HDMI cable included, along with voice feedback make setup simple.
Whats Included
- 5.1.2-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- 5.1.2-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Q: Is the sound bar wireless or just the subwoofer?
A: It depends on what you want to do, the sound bar can be used wirelessly if you go with a Bluetooth source, that works fine for music, but may introduce lag if the sound is coming from your tv. Plus, using bluetooth you don't get the surround/atmos sound. So usually from a tv you have to be wired to get the better quality experience. Then the subwoofer is wirelessly connecting to the soundbar and the 2 satellite speakers that go in the back are plugged to the subwoofer, meaning there is no cable at all between the front (the sound bar) and the back (subwoofer + satellite speakers)
A: So the sub location is kind of a mixed bag in my opinion. If your on a couch in a living room and you're able to place the sub behind the main listening position, I think you will be happy! However.... in my experience, I bought this system for my bedroom and therefore had to place the sub against the back wall next to my bed in order to have the rear satellite speakers placed at the rear of my room. The sub for movies did a good job of dissapearing into the soundtrack with only minimal localization. But.... for news or watching a football game, the system uses the sub to help fill in the deeper bass of voices and boy oh boy was I able to localize the bass from the sub coming from left rear while watching the TV in front of me. It drove me nuts! I'm probably more sensitive to that then others may be however so take my opinion for just that, an opinion. My answer was to relocate the sub to the front wall next to the dresser where my TV is placed and wow... a drastic improvement! Now bass is localized to the front soundstage rather then feeling disconnected from the soundbar. No more hearing bass coming from my left rear and all other sound anchored to the TV. The negative to this approach however is I now had to rotate the rear surround satellites to the front right next to the soundbar. Luckily, the vizio is great at giving a wide Soundstage and I was still impressed at the soundbara ability to provide a pseudo surround effect even with the surround speakers placed up front.
Q: Is the HDMI cable that comes with this sound bar one that supports eARC?
A: Yes, the HDMI cable supplied will support eArc.
Q: How long are the cords for the rear speakers off of the sub?
A: The included speaker cords with the system are 8 meters in length.
A: VIZIO Sound Bar Systems and components are self-contained and balanced, so the systems and components are not interchangeable.
Q: Is this sound bar 36" wide or 40"? There are discrepancies between different descriptions I've read.
A: This model of sound bar is 40" wide.
A: You can turn on dual mode. It will play the audio from the front left and right speaker on the two rear speakers. I set dual mode on when I am watching YouTube videos.
Q: Is this soundbar capable of passing through a full HDMI 2.1, 4k, 120hz, VRR signal?
A: It is not, unfortunately. You'll have to go through your TV if it supports eARC - if it doesn't support eARC, you'll only get lossy Dolby Atmos. My setup is as follows: Xbox Series X --HDMI2.1--> LG C1 TV --HDMI_eARC--> Vizio soundbar. This way I get everything - HDMI 2.1, 4K, 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, and lossless Dolby Atmos.
