Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SB36512-F6
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- SKU:
- 6288824
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2102 reviews
(2,102 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the soundbar's sound quality, with many describing it as excellent and loud. The Dolby Atmos feature is also well-received, with users praising its great sound. The soundbar's easy setup and reasonable price point are additional advantages that customers highlight. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues and concerns with the remote control and app.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Sound!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compared to a soundbar with subwoofer made by Samsung, there is no going back after experiencing this sound system! The subwoofer has a ton of punch when it comes to the bass effect, superb sound effects from the extra speakers, and amazing sound quality from the sound bar itself - the speaking is so much more clearer than heard with the standard TV speakers which tends to put more emphasis on the music verses talking. HIGHLY recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to hang and setup. Vizio app is the worst
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hanging everything and setting it up was easy as can be. I work in the audio industry, so it's fairly intuitive for me, but the instructions are overly simplified so my bf understood everything as well. The only thing that may be confusing is how to test the system or change settings...I recommend actually reading the directions, even if it is intuitive. It still is confusing, but that'll make it less so. Overall, the sound quality is good for this price range. Definitely good bang for the buck. It syncs very easily if you have vizio tv, but don't bother downloading the app for your phone to control it. It won't work and is honestly not worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
VIZIO - 5.1.2-Channel Soundbar System
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, would have liked everything to be wireless but was rushed. Turn on when you press up on the valium every time, not a fan of that but very good for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far this sound at has met my expectations. The subwoofer is great and the set up was very easy. I’m not super impressed with the Dolby Atmos although I haven’t watched any movies yet, just streaming shows. For the price compared to other Atmos devices I think this is a good buy. If you want a truly immersive Atmos experience you probably need to spend more and get a more high tier unit.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Dolby Atmos For the money
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love its sound quality and dolby Atmos is incredible. Of course it is not the best out there but you buy a sound system worth twice the money you pay. Con: I could not use the 3 month Tidal subscription and customer service of VIZIO said they cannot help with that. Some times speech does not come while music is playin on movies with Apple TV and you may need to turn off and on to make it work. but this happens to me rarely
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Rear speakers
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much better then the TV Speakers. A little hard to adjust the sound properly. Blasts my wife out of the room. Surround sound is good. Small back speakers are not very good.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Dolby Atmos at an amazing price
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a good Dolby Atmos surround system at an affordable price. So of course I had to wait for a sale but in the meantime I was doing my research. But when the time came I snagged this system and it has been wonderful for my apartment. If you spent the money for a Dolby Atmos capable tv and just want a Dolby Atmos capable surround sound system at an AFFORDABLE price. This is your best bet.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good entry level atmos soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding system. Great deal to get Dolby Atmos. Have an issue with it not always connecting to the TV, but other than that I'm quite happy with the set.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, but has minor issues.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound bar for the price; with only some minor issues. Sometimes the HDMI output does not turn on right away with the system and you have to filter between outputs to get the sound on. Not the worst issue, but kind of annoying. As far as the sound is concerned, if you are looking for a good sound bar for a smaller space (ie if you live in a condo or apartment or for a bedroom); this is highly recommended. However, if you are living in a larger home trying to fill a more dedicated movie room or living room; this may not be the best one for you.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Entry Level Atmos!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really impressed with the sound quality of this soundbar. As long as you hook everything up the right way it delivers Dolby Atmos via TrueHD (must have an Atmos capable source ie Xbox One or Atmos capable 4k blu ray etc). Also does excellent regular 5.1 audio. Great bass and lots of adjustability. Definitely the best (also one of the only) Atmos enabled soundbars for those who don't want to spend a fortune.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound and bass for the size. Lots of rumble from the sub. For some unknown reason Vizio doesn't play nice with the TCL TV I have but this soundbar sounds good.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound at a great price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Vizio soundbar was my first foray into buying any type of sound equipment for my home theater setup, and I was not disappointed. I would highly recommend this to anybody trying to put together a simple and affordable audio system. Setup was a breeze and I had my system working in minutes. I haven't had any technical issues so far and have been using the system to play sound from my Apple TV and gaming consoles. Atmos works great from my ATV, and at times you can hear the sound bouncing off the ceiling. It may not be exactly like watching a movie in a theater, but it works really well in my small living room. The bass also really kicks for how small the sub is. My only complaint is that I bought it as an Open Box and it was missing some of the cables and wall mounts. Looking forward to future Vizio offerings and seeing how much farther they'll be able to push their affordable Atmos setups.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quality soundbar. Finicky input selection
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar sounds pretty good for the price. I'm not sure you can do better without spending a lot more. But it is really annoying how this thing decides to switch inputs out of the blue and/or just won't switch over to the one you're trying to use no matter what. Then you have to turn it on and off or cycle through the inputs over and over until it decides to switch itself. And it will get an update that causes itself to stop verifying audio for blu rays and other media. Then you have to reset it. It's really annoying and shouldn't be that way. Don't buy this unless you like troubleshooting problems frequently.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Badass home theater
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this I been a big fan of Vizio smart TVs and sound bar I recommend people buy this it’s has a blast sound and the volume is super awesome Dolby Digital sound man I love it I’m waiting to see Godzilla vs Kong in 4K when it’s release from digital download and steel box in April or may release thank you Vizio for making this amazing home theater sound bar 5 stars for you
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect for gaming and movies!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is amazing!!! When I play call of duty on series x, it should like stuff is flying all around me. It's pretty cool how the atmos system is able to do that.. its like 3d sound or something lol.... if that makes any sense... I bought this to replace a $300 dollar sony soundbar/sub setup I purchased a few years back... sound wise.. its like night and day. The vizio outperforms the Sony hands down. Appearance wise, the Sony wins... but the vizio still looks great under the 65 inch quantum x, and really turn gaming into a whole new experience to be homest....
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity issues, Remote control
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good sound when it works
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound when it works. Its always cutting out. I stream off of Amazon Prime. When a show finishes and another starts then the sound cuts out and it takes a miracle to get the sound back. I changed out Hdmi cords from 2.1 to 1.4 thinking that might be the problem, but the same problems existed. I like it because the sound is amazing though. The remote control is a piece of crap.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from VIZIO
Posted .Hello Mark, there is a new firmware update available for your sound bar that resolves the issue you are experiencing. You can find this update as well as steps to install it here:
https://support.vizio.com/s/article/Firmware-Information-3118?language=en_US
If you have any questions or need assistance feel free to reach out to us by going to support.vizio.com and clicking 'contact us'.
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmosCons mentioned:App
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
VIZIO - 5.1.2-Channel Soundbar System
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound and only sound bar with rear surround speakers and Dolby Atmos for the price. App is buggy and has slow response best to just use remote
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this sound bar!!!!!! It’s makes my man cave sound like a movie theater!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Remote control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great. When watching something with Dolby atoms it sounds like there is sound coming from every direction. Remote is kind of cheap and hard to read.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds really great. So far the only issue I've had is that at times it does not connect correctly on the HDMI ARC input. It didn't start this way but has since developed this issue.
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