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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 875 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers highly value the SmartCast™ 38" 5.1-Channel Soundbar System with Subwoofer for its exceptional sound quality and easy setup process. Many customers rave about the clarity and richness of the sound, while others appreciate how simple it is to get the system up and running. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the remote control, connectivity issues, bass quality, sudden malfunctions, and limited volume output.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good system

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

    Easy set up. Bluetooth works well. Better sound than that of tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The product works so well - setup was tricky

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

    The sound is wonderful and am very happy with the purchase. However, the setup took a long time and it was somewhat frustrating.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound depth for a simple system.

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

    This sound bar with the wireless sub that also powers the satellite speakers via RCA to RCA off the sub sounds extremely clear and great low freq's. It started by itself because auto synched with my Vizio tv with smart cast. The lows also are very good out of the main sound bar that adds to the surround. The sound rivals an old school powerful stereo component system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    I love the surround sound. it was easy to set up. It came in one day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Great sound quality without being over powering. Good price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Packs a punch, wirelessly!

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

    Bought this after careful research. I had the 40' version of this (older d0 model) where the wireless rears cut off frequently. It won't blow you away with the sound but is practical for my living room delivering crisp sounds and a 5.1 with such little wire, thanks to the wireless sub and rears! This works so far and the price is too amazing this holiday season!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up

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

    Totally enhances the tv's speakers. Sounds great and was a great price

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

    Easy to hook up and sounds great

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

    After reading reviews of over 40 different 5.1 soundbars I choose this one based on previous reviews and price. I was not disappointed. I was able to connect the sub-wofer's surround speaker output to both the supplied speakers and to my wall jack for my two ceiling speakers. There is no loss of sound quality. In fact, the 11" ceiling speakers compliment the unit's surround speakers, especially when there is a thunder clap. You would swear you are outdoors. None of the reviews mentioned if the VIZIO - Smartcast could support auxilliary speakers in tandem. Mine are from 1995 with large magnets with 9 watts capacity each, and I'm very satisfied. Adjusting the volume and characteristics for the five speakers and sub-wofer is easy with the remote, and the system can blast anyone out of the room at full volume. I'm happy with mine, and I think you would be too. If you want to connect higher watt auxillary speakers in tandem, you might want to check with VIZIO first.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great System

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

    Got this for our living room. Works fantastic!! Set up was very easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound system

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

    PRO: The sound system is plenty loud, even for a large room, and (with the surround feature turned up) you can get the full effect of surround sound. The HDMI ARC and HDMI out features are pretty neat; I only need one cable to connect all of my devices (XBOX One, DIRECTV receiver, and soundbar) to the TV, so the setup is very clean. CON: That being said, there are a couple of downsides. The biggest problem is that the bass can be overpowering, to me. This varies based on the media; sometimes it's perfectly fine, others the bass is so loud that it is all that can be heard, even over dialogue. The SmartCast app has never worked for me, and I've had the soundbar for about a month now. Overall, this is a really good sound system and I would definitely recommend it. Just be prepared to adjust the sound settings depending on the input you have, and don't expect the SmartCast app to work. This isn't a huge problem because of Bluetooth, but it is annoying. Side note: I bought the sound system as an open-box item from Best Buy for less than $150. This may skew my review slightly, as I feel that I got a really good deal on the sound system. Paying full price may be different.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound for the price

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

    Sound quality is really good love the look and got a good deal on it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid sound system. Easy to install

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

    Great sounding system. Easy to install and set up. Good features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up, great sound for your money

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

    Bought this sound bar when it was on sale. On top of that, it was an open box item, so the price was further reduced! Been watching this thing for months and finally I couldn't let go of such a great deal. Open box and it looks brand spankin' new. It sounds great and the setup couldn't have been any easier. Going back for a second unit for the master bedroom.

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

    Much better than expected

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

    Replaced a Yamaha 5.1 system for simplicity and it is much better than I ever expected. Already bought another for the living room.

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

    Very good speaker system. Love the bluetooth

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

    This speaker system works well with my tv and the ability to have it connect automatically when I turn on tv is just what I wanted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    The sound quality was great. The price was right. Easy connection.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound system for the money

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

    Easy to set up and very good sound for the money. Would recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound.

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

    Easy setup. Sound great. Satellite speaker cables are very long.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product but compatability problems

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

    Great Sound! Far better than the other Sound Bars I bought or tested. My problem was compatibility with my LG 60 4K TV. The Visio bar sits up so tall, it covered my TV infrared receiver. I also had a some type of HDMI compatibility problem between the LG and the Visio. I would recommend the Visio for a lower cost solution.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for house

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

    I love the sound this gives out. The best price i ever paid.

    I would recommend this to a friend