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Name: VIZIO - SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
Brand: VIZIO
SKU: 4897902
Price: 199.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (508 reviews)

VIZIO - SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black

Model:: SB3831-D0; |
SKU:: 4897902

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QuestionWhat is the difference between the 2.1 and 3.1 versions of this soundbar system?
Asked 9 years ago by Phyl.
- Answer The 3.1 channel version has a center channel - a separate speaker in the middle of the sound bar - in addition to the left and right end speakers. This can provide notably better dialog clarity as most dialog (voices) come from the center speaker. With only 2 channels the voices are mixed with the music and sound effects in the left and right speakers.
  Answered 9 years ago by Techguy
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QuestionI was told this sound bar has 3 speakers inside the sound bar plus the sub woofer, but the specs indicate only 2 speakers and nothing about the sub-woofer. What is in fact inside the sound bar?
Asked 9 years ago by bobn.
- Answer Thank you for inquiring about our product. This is a 3.1 sound system with three speakers (left, right, and center) in the soundbar, and then the subwoofer is it's own speaker. Thanks again and have a great day.
  Answered 9 years ago by VIZIO
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QuestionIs the subwoofer wireless?
Asked 9 years ago by Mike.
- Answer Thank you for inquiring about our product. The sub is wireless from the sound bar, but will still need to be plugged into a power supply. Thanks again and have a great day.
  Answered 9 years ago by VIZIO
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QuestionWill this sound bar pair with Bose Quietcomfort 35 headphones?
Asked 9 years ago by Tony.
- Answer The Bluetooth on our Audio Products is an input. They do not have Bluetooth audio out.
  Answered 9 years ago by VIZIO
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QuestionIf I hook this soundbar up to the Visio E40-C2 40" LED tv using the HDMI connection will the TV remote control the volume?
Asked 9 years ago by Cory.
- Answer It does with my Vizio p65-C1 hooked up the same way.
  Answered 9 years ago by bluecord
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QuestionThis indicates that this sound bar has wifi. Would it be able to sync with the proposed wifi portable speakers coming out by vizio? If not, what is the purpose of the wifi in the sound bar?
Asked 9 years ago by BCvizio.
- Answer I'm not sure that the other answer from Vizio makes sense to me, since this is a SmartCast enabled device. The point of SmartCast is to stream over WiFi, so I would presume that it is, in fact, a WiFi enabled device. The Vizio page for this device (http://www.vizio.com/audio/sb3831d0.html) indicates that it has 802.11n. In addition, yes, I believe the point of all of these SmartCast enabled devices by Vizio are to work together, and thus would be compatible with the other WiFi speakers Vizio is releasing soon.
  Answered 9 years ago by Alex
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QuestionI have a VIZIO M550SV TV which doesn't have ARC HDMI just HDMI. Which HDMI port will work with the VIZIO SB3831-D0 soundbar?
Asked 8 years ago by Yarbster2.
- Answer I am sure by now ,you have it working fine ,but if you are still on it the ,support.vizio.com,or their ,toll free ( 877 ) 698-4946 hours of operation are on the manual,as I am not familiar with that model of tv . I did need to call them and within a minute they walked me thru,and made it easy as well as another option available also is ,Blue Tooth pairing ,thru the Vizio SmartCast app,and than you could turn your smartphone ,or tablet into your remote.Just trying to offer some info that might help.
  Answered 8 years ago by BigggBeee
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QuestionDimensions?
Asked 8 years ago by Lodger.
- Answer 38 inches long by 3 inches high
  Answered 8 years ago by Hotrod70c
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QuestionWhat are the specifications of the sound bar. Height, etc.
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The height and depth is exactly 3 inches, the length is exactly 38 inches. Hope this answers your questions.
  Answered 8 years ago by atticus6986
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QuestionCan I connect RCA cables, if not is there a soundbar from Vizio that can do it. I wan to connect my turntable trough a pre-amp. Thanks
Asked 9 years ago by Sandy.
- Answer Yes, this product has an RCA port.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIs there any way to reduce the subwoofer volume, its out of proportion? Will there be something wrong with the internal volume setting
Asked 9 years ago by bestbuycustomer.
- Answer There is an option to reduce the sub woofer volume. It's on the remote that you get with the speaker. You just have to click "menu" and then scroll through until you see "subwoofer" then you use the next and previous buttons to raise and lower the bass intensity.
  Answered 9 years ago by Imheretosee
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QuestionHow is this powered? AC or battery?
Asked 9 years ago by Juan.
- Answer This unit plugs into a wall outlet.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionCan you connect a 2.1 subwoofer to a 3.1 soundbar?
Asked 5 years ago by Me.
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QuestionWhen will more be in stock?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionWill the sub speaker from a vizio sb3831-do pair to a vizio sb3651-e6 sound bar?
Asked 5 years ago by Bcbrly.
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Questionhow many watts soundbar and watts woofer
Asked 6 years ago by st.
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QuestionCan i pair another sub from another 3831-DO system to get some extra bass....can this be done
Asked 6 years ago by Chrissy.
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QuestionCan I pair another 3831-DO sub to the sound bar to have 2 subs for a lil extra bass
Asked 6 years ago by Chrissy.
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QuestionCan I add the Vizio surround speakers to this setup? This was a gift and I would love to add rear speakers.
Asked 7 years ago by Schultzy76.
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QuestionHow tall is the subwoofer
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 8.3" x 9.1" x 8.3" is the 'technical' measurements per Vizio's site.
  Answered 8 years ago by SinginToddler
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VIZIO - SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the 2.1 and 3.1 versions of this soundbar system?

Q: QuestionI was told this sound bar has 3 speakers inside the sound bar plus the sub woofer, but the specs indicate only 2 speakers and nothing about the sub-woofer. What is in fact inside the sound bar?

Q: QuestionIs the subwoofer wireless?

Q: QuestionWill this sound bar pair with Bose Quietcomfort 35 headphones?

Q: QuestionIf I hook this soundbar up to the Visio E40-C2 40" LED tv using the HDMI connection will the TV remote control the volume?

Q: QuestionThis indicates that this sound bar has wifi. Would it be able to sync with the proposed wifi portable speakers coming out by vizio? If not, what is the purpose of the wifi in the sound bar?

Q: QuestionI have a VIZIO M550SV TV which doesn't have ARC HDMI just HDMI. Which HDMI port will work with the VIZIO SB3831-D0 soundbar?

Q: QuestionDimensions?

Q: QuestionWhat are the specifications of the sound bar. Height, etc.

Q: QuestionCan I connect RCA cables, if not is there a soundbar from Vizio that can do it. I wan to connect my turntable trough a pre-amp. Thanks

Q: QuestionIs there any way to reduce the subwoofer volume, its out of proportion? Will there be something wrong with the internal volume setting

Q: QuestionHow is this powered? AC or battery?

Q: QuestionCan you connect a 2.1 subwoofer to a 3.1 soundbar?

Q: QuestionWhen will more be in stock?

Q: QuestionWill the sub speaker from a vizio sb3831-do pair to a vizio sb3651-e6 sound bar?

Q: Questionhow many watts soundbar and watts woofer

Q: QuestionCan i pair another sub from another 3831-DO system to get some extra bass....can this be done

Q: QuestionCan I pair another 3831-DO sub to the sound bar to have 2 subs for a lil extra bass

Q: QuestionCan I add the Vizio surround speakers to this setup? This was a gift and I would love to add rear speakers.

Q: QuestionHow tall is the subwoofer

QuestionWhat is the difference between the 2.1 and 3.1 versions of this soundbar system?

QuestionI was told this sound bar has 3 speakers inside the sound bar plus the sub woofer, but the specs indicate only 2 speakers and nothing about the sub-woofer. What is in fact inside the sound bar?

QuestionIs the subwoofer wireless?

QuestionWill this sound bar pair with Bose Quietcomfort 35 headphones?

QuestionIf I hook this soundbar up to the Visio E40-C2 40" LED tv using the HDMI connection will the TV remote control the volume?

QuestionThis indicates that this sound bar has wifi. Would it be able to sync with the proposed wifi portable speakers coming out by vizio? If not, what is the purpose of the wifi in the sound bar?

QuestionI have a VIZIO M550SV TV which doesn't have ARC HDMI just HDMI. Which HDMI port will work with the VIZIO SB3831-D0 soundbar?

QuestionDimensions?

QuestionWhat are the specifications of the sound bar. Height, etc.

QuestionCan I connect RCA cables, if not is there a soundbar from Vizio that can do it. I wan to connect my turntable trough a pre-amp. Thanks

QuestionIs there any way to reduce the subwoofer volume, its out of proportion? Will there be something wrong with the internal volume setting

QuestionHow is this powered? AC or battery?

QuestionCan you connect a 2.1 subwoofer to a 3.1 soundbar?

QuestionWhen will more be in stock?

QuestionWill the sub speaker from a vizio sb3831-do pair to a vizio sb3651-e6 sound bar?

Questionhow many watts soundbar and watts woofer

QuestionCan i pair another sub from another 3831-DO system to get some extra bass....can this be done

QuestionCan I pair another 3831-DO sub to the sound bar to have 2 subs for a lil extra bass

QuestionCan I add the Vizio surround speakers to this setup? This was a gift and I would love to add rear speakers.

QuestionHow tall is the subwoofer