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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easiest surround sound I've ever set up!

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

    Place the large soundbar under the TV, then the subwoofer and rear speakers behind you. The rear speakers are wired to the subwoofer, but that three piece system is connected wirelessly to the soundbar. Took all of five minutes to set up! The remote has a small screen on it that shows you - with words - what function you're on and associated levels. Note, it comes with wall mounts for both the bar and rear speakers, but I added speaker stands. Easy to do, and sounds great!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good system for the price...

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

    Overall a very good system for the price. It sounds great. I am very happy with it…

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound for a reasonable price

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

    This set of speakers can be installed to operate like a surround sound system. It gets along well with our new smart TV, as well as the DVD player, and OLD VHS player as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the money

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

    This was the most cost effective 5.1 surround sound system in the store. Setup was quick and easy although of you want wireless rear speakers, this is not the kit for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Loud

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

    Wont stay connected to our tv for some reason. Not a fan of the wires.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    Works well. Sound is great. Sometimes shuts off while watching TV, but minor issue.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very good value

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

    this pairs well with vizio M70, plenty of bass for med sized living room

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

    So far so good.

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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.

    Sounds great. You can fine tune different sound ranges unlike many sound bars in this price range. Comes with speaker wall mounts which is nice. The remote display is very difficult to read and the Bluetooth streaming volume is real jumpy with an iPhone. I’d recommend this Vizio over any 2.1 or 3.1 in the same price range. It sounds better than most other bars priced $300 to $500.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I really like this sound bar.

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

    This sound bar has great sound and I love the surround sound effect.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound

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

    Difficult time setting up with tv but worth it. The sound is awesome

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality and ease of use.

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

    This system is being used to provide a listening experience in a smaller room. The ease of setup was great, the lack of wiring superb, and the effect is tremendous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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

    I wish it was easier to set up as far as the sound. I don't like the remote.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Caught of guard after so many rave reviews

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

    Wanted to like this system. Having read many great reviews, tried every variable I could find to tweak the sound. In the end I gave up and chalked it up to my hearing and sound preference. Gave it 3 stars because it's so easy to set up and use. The tonal profile just didn't work for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
      Posted .

      As televisions continue to have larger screens with thinner profiles and sleeker bezels, there is less room for large speakers. To help get the best audio quality out of your VIZIO televisions speakers, we’ve included settings like DTS Studio Sound to provide the highest performance possible, while maintaining the thin, sleek, bezel-less profile of your television. If you’d like any help adjusting your audio settings feel free to contact VIZIO support at 855-833-3221.
      For top of the line audio performance you may also look into purchasing a VIZIO Sound Bar, there are several models available with wireless subwoofers for enhanced bass, rear speakers for true surround sound, and our new line of Atmos Sound Bars. VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Soundbar with awesome Bass!!

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

    I really like this Soundbar from Vizio and definitely recommend to anyone who loves Music or just for watching movies/Netflix. The 5.1 effect is awesome with great Bass!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sound.

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

    The best sound quality I've seen. It turned my house into a movie theater. And if you like games the the sound makes it feel like your in the game!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product & sound...

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

    This is the third one i have bought and produces great sound...

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

    So far, so good

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

    I’m really enjoying this sound at setup so far. Compared to my tinny TV speakers, this is quite an upgrade. Honestly, the main attraction to these set for me was the option to use digital out. Most TVs have only optical out now, and I have one that’s just old enough to not have that :( The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is that there is no individual control of the channels, it’s kind of all or nothing.

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

    Good for the price

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

    I have been using this for a month, and it is pretty good quality for the price. Lets see how long it lasts... On a side note, be aware that BestBuy will ship this in the original packaging material, not in another box. When the product arrived the box was dented and torn up. Good thing VIZIO has good packaging in their boxes and the product was not damaged.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    We needed something extra for our Vizio 42 inch TV in the bedroom. easy to install, great sound. Mounts on the wall quickly and easily. I will get one for my other bedroom now!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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 is really good. Really like the wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers and setup was a piece of cake. Really like all the cables that were included as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend