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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 296 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the SmartCast™ 3.1-Channel Soundbar System's sound quality, with many praising its unexpectedly great sound despite its compact size. The subwoofer is also a hit, with users appreciating the strong bass it delivers. Setup is a breeze, and the price point is seen as excellent for the value offered. On the downside, some users have experienced connectivity issues, particularly with Bluetooth, and there have been complaints about the remote control not functioning properly.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Subwoofer

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great low-cost sound bar

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

    Awesome sound and the low profile sub is really cool and strong. Couldn't figure out the Smart Cast part to stream music from apps... but I'm sure with Bluetooth it'll work fine.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice sound system for small area

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

    My first wireless sub-woofer system and I'm quite impressed Looks and sounds good - don't expect thunderous bass but the lows from this device are perfect for a small room or office Give it a look is all I can recommend

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, but...

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

    We purchased this to go with out new Vizio 60" 4K LED TV. We thought getting a Vizio Sound Bar system and a Vizio TV they would work together flawlessly. NOT SO! According to the directions, connecting the two via an HDMI Cable to a dedicated HDMI port on the TV would give the best performance, integrate the two components so they would come on simultaneously, and provide the best sound. Well, when connected with the HDMI cable, the sound bar would often not come on at all when the tv was turned on, or would come on with no sound. Seldom did it work as advertised without some fiddling and adjustment to a setting on either the TV or the Sound bar (which aren't easy to access since they require you download an app). It was extremely frustrating and we never did get the connection via HDMI to work as advertised. I was ready to return it to Best Buy thinking it was defective, and it still very well may be, but I did manage to get it working. My solution was to use the digital optical cable and program the sound bar to come on with my universal cable remote. Now the sound bar and the TV come on simultaneously and I have had sound from the sound bar every time it's turned on. Problem solved, but I'm still only giving it 3 stars because it does not work seamlessly with the Vizio TV, as one would expect it to. Sorry Vizio, but you failed on this one! On the up side, since I figured out how to make it work, the sound quality is really good! I just wish it would work with the HDMI cable so I would get the advertised "best" performance instead of having to settle with "better" performance! The only reason I'm not recommending this sound bar is because it does not connect and work the way it should with the supplied components. If it worked as it should I would recommend it because it looks awesome and sounds pretty good!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Thank you for your review. If you would like assistance setting this up through HDMI ARC feel free to contact our customer support team at 877-878-4946 – we’re here Monday thru Friday from 7am to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm CST. VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity issues

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but some down fall

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

    I got so it wasn't only the tv when I purchased (sound only) sounds great. But there Noise when ur listening to shows and for some reason a had troubles with it when it disconnects if not full stars

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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

    This soundbar system sounds amazing, but there are 2 things that kept it from being a 5 star. The first is that it markets being able to put the subwoofer under a couch. The subwoofer can fit under a couch but it still needs to be plugged into power. With a little rearranging i was still able to achieve this without wires showing. The second one is that i wish it came with a better remote. You can do a lot of functionalities with the remote, but its not the easiest remote to control. Never thought i would have to read the instructions to adjust subwoofer volume from remote. But those were the only small personal things that kept this from a 5 star

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good.

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

    Like other Vizio soundbars, it has pretty good sound quality/bang for the buck. Other brands just don't sound good, despite their "name brand" status, even at 2-3 times this price. Also, like other Vizio soundbar reviews, mine shuts off in the middle of a show occasionally and I have to manually turn it back on, then I have to re-do the delay to re-synch audio with lips (never had to sync audio on any other soundbar I've owned), but for the price and sound quality, it's a minor nuisance I'm willing to deal with......for now.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar for the price

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

    Good sound, but sometimes the volume changes from the TV show to the commercial. Not sure if it's a setting or a defect...

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    None

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

    Easy to set up. Remote could use a little coloring to see a clearer different in some of the features that it offer. It's a little hard to see the display panel.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar

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

    I did some checking and read reviews before buying this soundbar. I am glad I did and I am not disappointed! The sub hides behind or under a couch and since its wireless, there is no cords running along the floor. The sound is great and I could not be happier with it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    Sound is great. Subwoofer under the couch is awesome. Puts the sound right underneath you and fills the room

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the price.

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

    I bought this for my husband as a gift. The quality of sound is not bad however set up was not easy and we still find ourselves turning the volume up and down when there are commercials. We do not have Vizio tv which the customer service rep did say would make set up easier. I would recommend this to someone not wanting spend a lot on a sound bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      This sound bar system has settings that can be adjusted to help keep the volume the same level. If assistance or information is needed our award-winning U.S.-based customer support team can be reached at 877-878-4946 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm CST. VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Subwoofer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GOOD SOUND - LOVE THE FLAT SUBWOOFER!

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

    VERY GOOD SOUND BAR FOR THE MONEY! LOVE THE FLAT SUBWOOOFER! IT FITS UNDER THE BED LAYING DOWN AND SOUNDS GREAT!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound system!

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

    The sound is phenomenal! I added the wireless rear speakers from Insignia, and it sound like I'm in a movie theater. The bass shakes the walls.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality basic soundbar

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

    Easy to install. Comes with everything you need to connect. Very compact, so it doesn't require much space. Free app is easy to add and operate.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Once I figured it out, it works pretty well

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

    As others have said, the bass was too high. For awhile every time the unit was shut off I would have to manually turn it back on since the tv would do the audio. Finally figured out that the remote would do it for me. No need to go over to the soundbar. Nice! Sound is much better especially with amazon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Subwoofer

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great when working

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

    Sounds great, very strong bass. The subwoofer sometimes struggles to connect. Sometimes it takes 3 seconds other times 30 minutes. Connected using HDMI ARC for the first time and it skips audio for a half second every 10/15 minutes which can get annoying. The sound is very good for the price range though.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great setup

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

    The sound is great, better than expected. And the fact that it's wireless is an added bonus. Slim sound bar fits under the TV for a sleek, clutter free look.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound bar

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

    Great sound bar! I love the smart cast capabilities. Not to mention the sounds coming from this is amazing!! It also fits and looks great under our 65" tv!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Adds great sound

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

    I purchased this with my new TV when I realized how weak the speakers were on the set itself. Fortunately this sound system was on sale and it went perfectly with the TV itself. The setup was easy and all cords were included. I have yet to try the mobile app that can be used to control the system, but I have used the Bluetooth function and it is great when playing music through the speakers. I was amazed at how loud I had my volume on my old TV, this new system puts out great sound at low volume and the included wireless subwoofer puts out great base.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound bar

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

    Love this sound bar. The easy set up and i don tneed any other music speakers in my living room. I use pandora or my music and works great

    I would recommend this to a friend