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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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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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent Soundbar

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

    I purchased this with the understanding that I could route control through my receiver. This was not the case which forced me to return the item. When hooked up directly to my TV, it did sound very nice though.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome audio system for home theater

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

    I bought this as replacement for my pioneer soundbar. The sound quality is great. The sub woofer is slim and works perfectly for movie and music mode. The vizio app is nice and user friendly. I haven't used my remote yet as the app on phone does the all work. The vizio smart case feature is cool I can stream my music when I am on wifi, no need to pair using bluetooth.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    So far, we like the sound bar with our Vizio TV. We had a surround sound system before and this holds it own in comparison. We have tested it with Star Wars and Jurassic Park and it had rich, great sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound Bar

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

    Super sound from a Sleak compact design! The subwoofer is an added bonus!

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

    Awesome sound bar for my first one

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

    This purchase was one of those BlackFriday last minute grabs. I didn't go to BestBuy with the intention of purchasing this but was glad that I did. The wireless subwoofer lays perfectly under my couch so you really feel it go off but don't see it. The bar itself comes on when I turn on the tv and even though it comes with its own remote all of my remotes control the volume on it. The one negative thing I would say is that it took me awhile to set up and it was giving me issues at first with not wanting to connect to the internet and studdering randomly. But now it's working flawlessly, I don't know if there was an update or something but no issues at all now and really loud.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    The sound reproduced by the bar is very good when it works. Will sometimes lose the signal and produce no audio when watching satellite or console. Not sure why. Would rate higher if I knew the cause

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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

    Way to set up. Sounds great. Subwoofer really puts out the bass

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound system

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

    I brought this for bed room tv since the sound in that tv is not so good. The subwoofer is very good it is covering my entire bed room. Definitely recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes your Living Room a Movie Theater

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

    This soundbar was easy to install. It comes with all of the compatible cable types you can choose. I used the optical cable. The soundbar syncs to the tv AND anything else hooked to it. It does the heavy lifting for you. With the sub-woofer hidden under the couch, you get a real movie theater sense of surround sound right from your own living room !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like the sound and profile

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

    The sound bar and sw are easy to install and sound great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I purchased this during the quarantine for Mother’s Day. My mom missed going to movie theaters and she fell in love with this. We have a smaller living room and the sound is incredible. Definitely worth it! She loves the fact that she can control the sound from her phone

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not entirely sure what to make of it yet

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

    I have this set up on a TV I only use about once a week to watch a movie so haven't had too much experience yet. My first problem was with the audio delay. Finally got everything set right, but then it seems to have reset after the soundbar was turned off and then powered back on for the next use. Why doesn't it remember my settings? I am going to look into it further, and if this is flaw int he soundbar design, then maybe I can compensate by adjusting my TV and blu-ray delays. Remains to be seen, but the sound quality is good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Please contact our customer support team at 877-878-4946 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm CST VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound for your living room or bedroom

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

    Very easy setup (especially if you have a Vizio TV)! The soundbar and subwoofer do a eat job filling the room compared to a standalone TV speaker. Highly recommend picking one up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Soundbar and sub woofer

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

    I bought this for my husband to but in our bedroom. Great quality sound. The sub woofer is very powerful to be so slim. Now since movie theaters are closed it’s really made movie nights more entertaining. You can’t go wrong purchasing this for your space.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I purchased the items several weeks ago and use it daily. The subwoofer is amazing the soundbar is great. I plan to buy at least 2-4 more speakers to use with soundbar.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised.

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

    Very pleased with purchase. Does a good job of simulating a wide area of sound. Base works well when close to TV, but not as well when moved to a different location.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Better than nothing

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

    I got a vizio tv and the speakers were bad enough to cause me to want an external sound system. I decided to go with the same brand because I thought they'd work well together. Turns out they only work ok together. Sound quality matches the price. Im ok with that. What I hate is that I cant stream music through the soundbar without crackling or pausing like it's losing signal. I have to cast through the tv in order for no signal interruptions to occur. I dont know why and it's kind of a bummer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Please contact our customer support team at 877-878-4946 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm CST VIZIO

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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

    Great sound from movies and music. Whoever came up with the idea to make the subwoofer slim enough to put under the couch is brilliant. Not only does it get rid of a big ugly box in your living room, but the couch does an excellent job of transmitting the bass. Music and movies rock with this soundbar! If you have one of the new TVs with the legs on each side, it fits underneath.

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

    Works great

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

    Extremely easy to set up, only issue I had was with the optical cable doesn't want to stay plugged in.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For $150 it’s perfect

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

    Can’t complain at all. Got it on sale for $150 and I’m not sure I could’ve found a better deal for the money. Easy to set up. I did not mount the sound bar myself so can’t speak to that

    I would recommend this to a friend
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