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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

    Awesome

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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.

    Great product.I Love Vizio products. I would recommend to product to anyone. It is very user friendly

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

    I love the SmartCast

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

    It was easy to install and it sound wonderful, we enjoy movies like if were at the movie theater.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, poor functionality.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sound bar sounds good enough, but it's the operation that is not great. The sounder will shut off on it's own in the middle of watching things, connecting via bluetooth to stream music from my iPhone is choppy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Anniversary gift

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was the perfect anniversary gift for my husband. He loves it!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Audio delay issues

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

    Sounds great but experiencing audio delay when watching TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Hello Kellen, the sound bar has an AV Delay option that will assist you with adjusting a delay in audio and video. Some televisions also have a lip sync or AV Delay option that can assist in this adjustment also. VIZIO

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The sound is incredible for the value.

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

    It was easy to install and mount to the wall; they give you all the necessary parts. It offers several different sound options and connects to your Bluetooth.

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

    Decent sound

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

    Purchased to replace a Vizio soundbar that was less than two years old soundbar died.

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

    great buy!

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

    works great! It's adequate for our needs.Easy to install & very convenient. It has a good clear sound.

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

    Inexpensive 5.1

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

    I have a smaller media room in my basement and did not want to run wires through the wall. This system really worked well with the wireless sub and satellite speakers.

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

    Sounds good

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

    Sounds great I just wished the sub was bigger and the satellite speakers were wireless

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't last long

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

    I bought this in January. It's now June and it's starting to go out on me in the middle of shows. It just shuts off. I go to turn it back on and it smells like it's burning. Sometimes it doesn't come back on. I have to wait a few hours to let it "cool off". The subwoofer and side speakers do very little to enhance sound. You rarely hear either of them. I have a new 4K HD Smart LG TV. You would think it would be compatible. This is nothing special. I will be looking to another brand to replace this one very soon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Hello Shaggmanx, please give our customer service a call at 877-878-4946 so that we can assist you with your issue. VIZIO

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget 5.1 Soundbar

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

    If your looking for a budget Home Theater Soundbar this is the one to get for sure! I've had it for a few weeks now, overall it's a great Soundbar, great for movies, games, & TV.

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

    Great quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasn’t sure about this brand when I purchased this. I’ve been very surprised at the quality and sound that this sound bar has. Would recommend to others in the future.

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

    Great sound for money

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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.

    Love the sou. Sometimes have to pair with bluetooth devices or sub again.

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

    Easy install

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

    Easy install, took me just minutes to plug into my TV and works well with my fire cube

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

    Great soundbar for small rooms

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

    I enjoy the music and movies with my new good quality sound bar. Great deal for the price.

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

    perfect for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i bought this just to check how it works for us and after using it few months i love it although our remote stop work but the customer service issue a new one right away

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

    One great surround sound

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

    This surround sound system is great for any room in your home. The live the blue tooth feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works well, if it’s functions do what you expected

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

    I bought this with the hopes of my husband being able to turn the tv volume down because the sound would be easier. It’s all just louder now. The dialogue still only comes out of the front speakers and not the rear, which is not a commonly known fact. So I’ve spent money to make my situation worse and he can’t hear it any better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      Hello Dumbo, you may be able to adjust your audio to a point that you would prefer by turning off the TruVol setting or adjusting the Surnd or Surround settings. Please contact our customer support 877-878-4946 for assistance with your settings. VIZIO

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This system is also not to loud not to much bass and there is no delay in speech of words. It also picks up faint noises like wind, water drops through rear speakers would highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend