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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 787 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the exceptional sound quality, immersive Dolby Atmos experience, and user-friendly setup process of the 5.1.4-Channel Elevate Soundbar. The rotating speakers and powerful bass further enhance the overall cinematic experience. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and bugs in the accompanying app.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound bar. Delivers quality far above its price range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dope

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By far the best sound bar/surround sound I’ve ever had. I just use it for movies and watching sporting events.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too Good to be True.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bottom line: Too good to be true. If this soundbar did everything it was advertised to do, it would be 5 stars easy. However, this soundbar suffers from constant handshake issues with CEC on Vizio P65QX-H1 and it does not stay connected to the Smartcast App. If these these problems are ever fixed via a software update, then I will adjust my rating. My biggest complaint is that the HDMI passthrough will not work correctly using Nvidia Shield Pro. The signal works upon first turning on the device, but then it it cuts out after about 15 seconds, and the signal is totally lost. I am also very dissappointed that the soundbar won't stay connected to the Smartcast app, because when it does connect this app makes tuning the soundbar much easier. Finally, there is a lag in audio when first starting content, so there will be a few seconds of video before the audio kicks in which is annoying. Not sure if this is due to Vizio cutting corners to recuce price (cheaper hardware). The good news is that when the soundbar isn't suffering from handshake issues, it actually produces really nice audio and Atmos surround. I have successfully tested Atmos via DD+ and Dolby TrueHD. This is the only reason I am keeping the soundbar and hoping for a software update that resolves the issues. Vizio, please fix the handshake problems and Smartcast app connection!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIO
      Posted .

      Hello Colubird87, while VIZIO tests across a broad array of TVs and manufacturers, the issue you’re describing is not a common one we’ve experienced. We’d love to try and reproduce the issue to provide troubleshooting, but need to confirm the Elevate firmware version you’re on. Please leave us a comment in response with the information and we’ll work to recreate the issue to hopefully provide a solution. VIZIO actively tracks these differences and rolls updates into Firmware updates. We encourage you to connect your VIZIO Elevate to your wireless network to ensure your firmware is up to date and to take advantage of Firmware updates as soon as they are available.
      VIZIO

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1000% better then my 5.1 dvd player

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    open box got it and 4-Year Geek Squad Protection for under 500 sounds better than I thought it would should I have done this years ago definitely wanna spend more time on my Xbox now and I'm sure my neighbors don't like it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rotating speakers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound bar ever

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best sound bar I could ask for. The rotating speakers almost seemed like a gimmick until I realized the sound was actually bouncing off of my ceiling to create an extra soundscape.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pure Awesomeness

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best surround bar i have ever had. Great sound and bass. Connects easy and great surround sound. Highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound and value

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Value for what you are getting. Bought specifically for our VIZIO OLED tv in our den. Was a headache free setup which was a plus. Nice upgrade from a 2017 Dolby 3.1 soundbar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dolby Atmos is a game changer!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sound bar is amazing and the upfiring speakers in the surrounds as well as in the bar makes for a truly immersive atmos experience! It was quick to setup and has been set and forget!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for the buck

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was at Best Buy and I was looking for a great sound bar. I then kept playing all different ones till I heard the Jbl and this one. My choice came to this one because it was on sell and it sounds great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic sound and I didn’t know how good the surround sound could be until I bought this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rotating speakers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It has dtx the turning speakers are different and has the extra 2 speakers if you want something really good and on your budget this is the item you needa puck up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Whatever you have, this beats it!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound at all levels!! Doesn't wimp out when you turn it down. Dolby surround is unbelievably crip and clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice unit for open concept rooms.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds really good after adjusting the sound to my room. Having the rear speakers really adds to the surround field in my open concept room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound system

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it in an "Open box condition" from the Best Buy store in Reno, NV. Hands down, the best sound system I have owned to date.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound system

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This system make you feel at the movie theater. The sound is amazing and very easy to put together.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Rotating speakers

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Constant Issues

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the look, the rotating speakers are cool, and the sound, when working is perfect for me (I'm no audiophile). However, getting to sit and actually enjoy the sound is almost impossible. I have been using for a week and paired with a TCL 65Q825 and have encountered the following issues: 1. Flickering screen when watching xfinity with connection via earc (this was not an issue when I connected the xfinity xi6 box directly into one of the other HDMI inputs on the soundbar) 2. Fluctuating volume levels depending on what channel I'm watching (have to crank up almost to max in order to hear clearly 3. Low volume when using streaming apps like Netflix, Youtube, etc. Volume when watching Dolby Atmos content on Disney+ seemed to be okay 4. Loud crackling of speakers when I switched the audio settings on my TV to auto passthrough The first thing I did when I set up the soundbar was update the firmware. I did another check a couple of days ago and my firmware remains up to date. I am "upgrading" from an old LG soundbar, and while it doesn't sound as good and have very many features, it at least works! I am going to try and reach out to Vizio support and ask for help, but if I don't get anywhere, I'll be returning, which is unfortunate because I really want to love and keep this soundbar.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great bang for the buck. Have a theater in the basement so I just wanted something super simple for the living room. This things bangs. Sub can rattle the floor and the clarity is Raju good for a sound bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar not so great wifi conect

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic sound. Had and still have the JBL 9.1, was interested in this. Price drop, so I went and got it. The sound quality is great, much more midrange than my JBL. Soundquality just sounds better overall to me. Cons.. The Vizio mobile connect app to take advantage of some other features is a nightmare. It just will not connect and is totaly futile to get connected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIO
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      Hello tvformom, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know of your difficulties. We’re aware of the sound bar setup issue and are actively working to resolve it. Please try turning off auto-join to your home Wi-Fi while setting up your sound bar. For real-time support, please reach out to https://support.vizio.com/s/contact-us VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soundbar blast

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Elevate. It has just the right sound features for surround sound. I have to normally keep the bass and subwoofer down in the apartment otherwise it will shake the windows.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VISIO 5.1.4 Elevate

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This VISIO sound at is amazing, great sound & quality all around, highly recommend to anyone wanting a theatre sound at home!

    I would recommend this to a friend