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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2472 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 4.2 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the sound quality, easy setup, price, and bass of the SmartCast 5.1 Channel Sound Bar System with 5-1/4" Wireless Subwoofer. They appreciate the clear sound, simple installation, affordability, and strong bass. However, customers are negative about the connectivity, remote control, durability, and auto power-off feature. They have experienced issues with the sound bar disconnecting from the TV, the remote control not working properly, the sound bar not lasting long, and the sound bar randomly turning off.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal

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

    I purchased this system with low expectations but boy was I wrong. The quality of the speakers is great and the sound is amazing. You can’t do better than this for the price. But even despite the low price they are truly amazing I love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for a Bedroom

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

    This minimalist design works great in a bedroom. The sound is very good for the cost and size of this, if you are an audiophile, you are probably not looking at devices in this price range. Otherwise, you will likely be more than satisfied.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great surround sound system - highly recommend!

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

    The set up was quick and easy. All of the necessary cables were included to connect with the TV. The sound quality is great. The surround sound system is used while watching tv shows, movies, and YouTube videos, and playing video games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound, easy setup

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

    With excellent sound and getting started right out of the box this surround sound system is a delight! I have a vizio 4k TV which made it easier, but this system should work with other brands just fine. An excellent buy and fast shipping!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watching movie has never sounded so good

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

    Until i got this soundbar. Easy to set up. It’s like getting your very own theater. Watching movies, listening to music, and just watching regular tv shows never sounded so good, thanks to my soundbar. You won’t regret buying this! Eargasm!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounds for a low price

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

    Absolutely love this sound bar! I had an older model vizio system so I decided to upgrade to this one and I was not disappointed. Easy set up and the "surrounding sound" really put you in the movie or game or whatever you are listening to.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Tried a few sound bars in this price range in store. This was by far the best sounding of the ones we sampled. Set up was simple and straight forward. The only downside to this was getting the sound bar connected to the smartcast app to check firmware update. It's the only reason for the four star review. Sound five+ stars perfect for my mom and sisters living room. The associate Amr was quite knowledgeable and professional. Once again this is why I chose Best Buy for my electronic,video and home theater needs

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound for the price

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

    This system sounded better than all the other systems demo'd at BB, including ones twice the price! I was in disbelief and attempted to change the other units' settings hoping a little tweaking would get it dialed in... Nope. This has great clear highs, decent mids for movie dialog, and good bass for explosions or your favorite jams. Seriously, the others didn't come close. Very happy with purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bar

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

    The sound is really good especially when you have it hooked up to an arc spot.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Rocks!

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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.

    This system works really well. Great quality with crisp sound all around. For a true surround sound you've got to go with the 5.1 system. This beats the other brands from a sound and value stand point.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar

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

    Sound bar was easy to hook up. Annoying to keep reconnecting to tv with the Bluetooth but once it’s connected the sound is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It

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

    Just upgraded from a LG 2.1 Soundbar to this 2017 Vizio 5.1 Soundbar and its a huge improvement. Only downside I have is the satellite speakers cords are very long. Other than that I have no issues so far.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does everything I expected it to do.

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

    Very impressed with the sound quality! The price is absolutely right and I will be getting another for my room.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great surround sound system

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

    Overall the Visio 36" 5.1 surround sound system provides high quality sound and was easy to setup and sync with Visio 43" smart tv. I gave it 4 stars because when I turn on my tv I have to increase the volume to get the surround sound system to turn on, and when it does it comes the volume level is a little higher than the level it was at when I turned the tv off. There maybe a way to to fix this issue, but for the moment I just deal with it. But overall the system definitely meets my expectations for high quality products by Visio.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    We own 2 of these sounds bars and they are amazing! The bass is incredible!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice surround 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.

    Its a great surround sound system! Easy to set up and use. Nice, crisp sound and it truly brings the surround sound experience at home with the satellite speakers, especially for the price at which this was available for purchase ($150) Giving it 4 stars only because these require constant adjustment of A/V delay when I play Netflix content on my TCL 6 series TV. I did not have to do that with my old samsung system. If this can be fixed, then I'll give it a 5 star rating

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's better than some

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

    This bar system is good, not great. I had a sound bar ( Model:HW-N650/ZA) that was more than double the price of this but sounded like junk compared to it. The weak point of that unit was not being able to adjust the center channel separate from the rest of the front stage. The only real downside to This Vizio unit is the subwoofer is very boomy at times and sounds bottomed out. For the money though it's totally worth it. Recommend you download the app for easy adjustment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, but finnicky

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

    It's a great sounding speaker but kept disconnecting from the TV using HDMI-ARC

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall very loud and not bulky

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

    I really love this soundbar! It is awesome because it is a smart one that connects to your phone but also just the amount of bass you get for the price is great. War movies and star wars sound AWESOME

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every dollar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Managed to snatch one of these during Black Friday so I only paid a fraction of the price but there are a couple of cons. One being the random shutting off even when there is audio, doesn’t happen too often but it is an annoyance. Second being the subwoofer cutting off the bass and having to reset the sound bar, again doesn’t happen too often but it shouldn’t happen at all. Considering it’s the second one I’ve gotten, it’s a problem on Vizios end and not mine. Regardless, can’t complain too much because it does have an amazing sound and surround sound as well. Bass is wonderful and makes it feel better than the movies. Overall, its a top tier sound bar and would recommend if you don’t mind a few hiccups!

    I would recommend this to a friend