Customers are pleased with the sound quality, easy setup, price, bass, and Bluetooth connectivity of the SmartCast 38" 3.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier. They appreciate the deep bass and the convenience of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Google Cast, and optical input. While some customers have expressed concerns about the remote control, the overall sentiment towards this product is positive.
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid speaker for the price
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This is a solid speaker for the price. The setup was pretty easy. Took a little time to get connected with all of the smart cast stuff. Speaker is loud and the quality of sound is great from the bar. The bass speaker is alright but not the richest bass sound. Again for the price a great speaker and I would recommend for someone looking for quality sound at an affordable price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
this soundbar is incredible for the price!
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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.
i was absolutely shocked when i played a soundbar that was literally 3 times the price next to this one and this sounded a million times better. ive had this for almost 3 years now and it has not had one issue. amazing quality, huge sound for the price and just an overall amazing value. bought one for my dad because it was that good.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Remote control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent setup
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I was looking at a 5.1 version of this model but really didn’t want the rear speakers. BB associate was really helpful finding this model for me which has been perfect. It’s a little rough adjusting levels and EQ etc on the remote but once you figure it out it’s ok. You have to wake it up every time you use it. Really nice sound and nice setup for the cost.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Soundbar for First Time Buyer
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first soundbar purchase and the sound quality is great. The subwoofer has great bass and is good for watching TV. The equalizer needs adjusting when listening to music on Pandora because the bass can sound nonexistent. Overall great sound for the price. Would give it 5 stars, but it would be nice to have a backlight on the remote when using in the dark.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound especially with music!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this for my main living area with great space and 12' ceiling. I needed a sound bar that would help the horrible TV speakers that did nothing but annoy. This sound bar is a Vizio as well as my TV and works well with my 65" adding to the great home theatre experience. Great sound, easy set up and overall great investment! You will not regret it for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Big improvement over TV speakers
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Bought this sound bar to use instead of internal tv speakers. Sound and bass are much better. Wireless bass setup worked perfectly. Having trouble using Vizio app to connect to speaker but some updates have come out. Will try again. Have it connected with a optical cable and sometimes have audio sync issues. Have tried to use audio delay settings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Sound, Strong Bass
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I bought this item for my parents for Christmas to replace an older Vizio soundbar. It was definitely better in providing quality sound compared to an older (and lower model) version. I would buy this for myself but since I live in an apartment (they live in a house) I know the bass would be too strong and cause noise complaints. You can turn off the Bluetooth connected subwoofer, but that defeats the point of buying the set--unless you plan to use it in an apartment setting during a time when you know your neighbors aren't home. Based on the TV programming there could be a considerable difference in bass amplification. For instance, we streamed the TV series 'Hannibal' on Amazon Video and the high bass usage in the TV's soundtrack would make it uncomfortable to listen to due to unexpected increases in volume due to the bass. However, after watching numerous other shows and movies (both streaming and on conventional Blu-Ray/DVD) we found this to be a minor occurrence with the bass being 'overwhelming'. If I had my own house I would definitely buy this item for myself, but due to my apartment setting I'll have to forego such a purchase. Overall, a great product though and would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Sound, Easy Setup!
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Picked up on sale, and it was a great deal. Sound is fantastic for my new 32" Vizio D-Series TV. Setup within minutes right out of the box. Bluetooth Subwoofer was pre-paired from the factory and worked perfectly. I love the digital remote which helped the ease of setup. I wish they would use that on all the sound bars.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If your getting a TV you need this...
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After trying to watch movies with built in TV speakers. I got frustrated at the dialogue sounding so muffled and weak. This solved it on the spot.
Build quality on this is really nice and it paired quick. Really happy with sound, almost sounds like I'm at the movies lol. Wish I can fit one in my bedroom too but no space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound. Easy install
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We are extremely pleased with the enhanced sound we receive from this sound bar. The great tones and quality were better than we expected and exceeded the more expensive sound bars we had installed in other rooms in our home. Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works perfect for all purposes that I needed
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This purchase,was a recommendation from the sales person at the time,and for $39.00 more it was well worth it ,I am glad I listened to him,its easy to hear the difference in quality,thanks Best Buy, Keep up the good work, in experienced sales help,and Great Prices !!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy setup, Good sound!
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Setup was easy with my Vizio Smartcast TV. I did not have to do anything but plug in and they connected right away. Sound is sooo much better than the standard tv speakers. Remote is simple but difficult to see at times. Have to be in just the right light to see screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality sound bar for
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Easy set up, worked as expected and stated. I like the way that the unit turns on when the TV is turned on. It fills the whole room with a nice quality sound. I've been using it for about three weeks and I would say that is just as good as my wired five speaker surround sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound for price
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This is a great sound system for a smaller living room area, bass is decent as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great soundbar
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The sound quality from the soundbar is extremely good. It seems as if you have a 5.1 system with this soundbar. The best part of the system is probably the bass. The only problem I've have is Bluetooth connectivity. Connecting through the Vizio app is a pain
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the price
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I really did not want to get a soundbar. However, with my room and placement of the screen etc, it just made more sense than attempting to do a proper surround system in such tight quarters.
So far, this bar has been quite impressive. Bass is responsive and not overwhelming, the mock surround is better than what I've experienced in the past, and dialog is crisp, clear, and sounds great. It's also great for music.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lovingit
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This was easy to set up. I am very happy with the sounds for my video game
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love
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I've had no problems with this sound bar ! And wireless sub is great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Amazing sound quality at a great price. Time to watch another movie!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I expected
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We bought this as an open box item. Got a great deal, it was missing the wall mount bracket. No problem, we planned to mount it tout the TV anyway. Sounds great for daily Netflix and Pandora use. Will buy another for our other tv.