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 5 out of 5 stars
Easy set up soundbar
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We are very pleased with the ease of setup with this sound bar. We paired it with our visio tv and it was so simple. So far we love the surround sound. It works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Vizio Soundbar w/ sub-woofer
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The unit sounds great with my 55" Vizio T.V. The sub woofer is powerful with some great bass sounds. Surround sound is the key here which gives depth to the movie experience. The only issue is balancing the 2- small speakers. Takes some work to get the right L-R balance. Has great volume and nice that I can use the app on my phone. This is a great deal even better than the other reatilers as they change the components around. The package is the way to go!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
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My first sound bar and I couldn't be more pleased at it's performance. This is a great solution for those looking for good sound and ease of hooking up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound at a great price.
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I did a lot research on this product and others like it. I have had other brands of surround sound systems that were great. I recently got rid of my Sony system, which lasted about 12 years.
I was kind skeptical about sound bars at first, but the reviews, research, and getting to hear the display for myself had me sold. This system sounds amazing in my family room. The sound bounces from speaker to speaker when we watch a movie. The family loves it. It was very easy to install as well.
I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for a high quality sounding product at a great price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
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I love this sound bar! The sound is amazing! I was skeptical at first because I didn't have a Visio TV, but it doesn't matter. I'm impressed! It's worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Surprising good sound
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I purchased the Samsung sound bar similar to thus Visio because I have Samsung television. Side by side, Visio was definitely the better sound. It pained me to return the Samsung, but it wasn't even close. For the money, this sound bar is a very solid pick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product, awesome sound!
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Very easy to set up. The sound quality is amazing. I recommend this product very much. We are enjoying watching movies and tv a lot more now. Two thumbs up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent sound!
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The good, The sound quality is pretty good from this little bar. I do also like how it has bluetooth so I can connect my phone and play my own music. The subwoofer is good, the surround speakers are just ok, overrated actually.
The BAD, while connecting the sound bar to my XFINITY remote, the remote codes for sound systems did not work. But the remote code for a Vizio TV will control the volume. The Bad, now I can't control the power to my Samsung TV since I had to use the TV code for the sound bar. Now I have two remotes ... first world problems!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Vizio Soundbar
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It was an easy setup. Not that many hookups like my last surround system. After a little over a year of owning this.... I the price was worth it. Don't have a Vizio TV so that might've been the reason it took so long to figure out how to work it. It turns on more than half the time when I turn on my Blu-Ray player, so that is a nice touch. But it does turn on when I turn it off, so that stinks. But it doesn't happen very often, so that's good. It was cheap when I bought it. So you can take that however you'd like.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Great sound great product and great price. If you want good sound this is wonderful for the price. Can you get better? Yes, however it will cost a lot more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value for the price
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This is a great sounbar at this price point. It is plenty loud, with good sound. Voices are clear. The sub puts out plenty off bass without distortion. The included remote is very nice in comparison to other sounbar remotes. The ability to adjust bass, treble and sub from the remote is an added bonus. The additional satellite speakers get you as close to a standard 5.1 setup as you could hope. I love this soundbar. Absolutely no regrets. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Stopped working
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not the best
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This was my first sound bar purchase. After not even 2 months the thing just stopped working. Not sure what happened as geek squad was totally useless saying my item was not worth being fixed. Not sure if mine was defective or if all vizio sound bars arent made to last. While it was working I really liked the sound quality and it was easy to hook up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Happy
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I had a Sony Home theater but was never happy with the sound. So I bought this hoping to return it if I was not happy with it. Installation was simple and quick and boy! I have no regrets. Sound amazing. I initially used the optical cable but the HDMI is the best option. Just connect the sound bar to your TV HDMI audio out and you are set. You don't even need the remote for the sound bar.
I will strongly recommend it to anyone who has a budget for this price range. My TV is Vizio D55 inch and I've loved it. I am beginning to trust and love VIZIO.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect introductory sound system
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The sound bar I purchased was a little more than I went into the store wanting, but I am so glad I purchased it instead of the cheaper one I was looking at.
The extra two satellite speakers make a huge difference! The system was packaged nicely and super easy to set up. I can control it all with my TV remote and the sound is enough to drive me out of the house if I maxed it out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great entry level
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Start with saying I have a completely pedestrian knowledge of audio components. This is the perfect system for us. It was easy to install and sounds great. I went into the store and asked about systems that included soundbar, woofer, speakers and the salesman told me Best Buy doesn't sell anything like that as a unit. He showed me some entry level soundbars and woofers and said I would have to buy the speakers separately. I left the store and started my online search. Found this complete system at a good price and we are very happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressed
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Took a few seconds to understand how to hook this up but overall I am very satisfied with the ease of use and simplicity/quality of it. The surround system automatically syncs with my tv remote and powers on when the tv powers on so I do not need to use multiple remotes. The wireless subwoofer/rear speakers are awesome as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound and easy to use
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This was a breeze to set up. I am using this with a Samsung 65" curved TV and it works well. Sound is nice and clear and channel separation is good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound Bar and Speakers produce great sound.
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This product is worth much more than the selling price. It was very easy to set up and connect to my insignia TV. I am using it in a 15' X 15' room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound bar system for the average family.
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The sound quality is great for all types of programs from shows to sports and movies. The system was easy to set up and is easy to program your remote to as well as a tablet or cell phone to play your music. The surround effect is so much better and gives you more of an in home theatre feeling. I did order stands for the surround speakers and have them angled in the back corners of the room. It would be nice if they either offered a stand to go with the system or offered a corner bracket to mount them on the wall.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Changed how I watch and use TV
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Received this a a Christmas present. It's excellent. Never realized how much I would love surround sound. Easy to set up. Sound is very life-like.