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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 447 reviews

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the SmartCast™ 5.1-Channel Soundbar System's sound quality, with many describing it as "very good." The soundbar's easy setup is also widely praised, with customers saying it is "very easy" and "outstanding." On the downside, some customers have experienced connectivity issues, particularly with the SmartCast app, and pairing issues between the soundbar and the subwoofer/rear speakers.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good system

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

    my boyfriend was looking for a good system with a reasonable cost! We found this one and they priced matched it for us! It’s a great system and my boyfriend loves it. Easy to connect and is very loud!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great starter surround sound.

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

    Want to get rid of annoying wires while still having great quality sound. Definitely pick one of these up the connectivity is easy and once you are connected it is simple to switch between the TV and other sources with the Bluetooth functionality video games, movies music from my spotify account all sound great. I definitely enjoyed the luxury of placing the sub woofer anywhere i would like as it pairs wirelessly the soundbar perfect for when you want to move things around.

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

    Great

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

    I think this sound system is great. Sound is crisp were it matters and beat is deep and powerful. And becose it’s right under the couch you can also feel it. Especially fun watching action movies!

    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 for the price point. Sounds ok out of the box. Even better once you adjust the levels to suit your room.

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

    Awesome sound

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

    Can’t really use the HDMI feature on an older tv, like 4 years old. Still Greg with optical cable

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

    Great sub good speakers

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

    I was surprised by the power and quality of the sub and sound bar. The satellite speakers are pretty good but the sub is great. No receiver required. And it fits under the couch!!

    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.

    This system was suggested to us by our salesman...Glad he did! Sounds great and was easy to set up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Customer service

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waiting for 3rd system to arrive

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

    The first system worked and sounded great for about a week. Then the sub and rear speakers stopped working. I tried to pair them the next few days and after failed attempts I took all of it to the store. The Geek Squad guys were great but they couldn't figure out the issue either. Since I was right outside of my 30 day purchase window they said they weren't supposed to take it back but since no one could fix it they got manager permission with a catch. He wanted me to buy the $85 4 year protection plan. They get spiffed on these and I wasn't really wanting this but since I had already wasted so much time and hassle I just wanted to get a system I could use without anymore hassle. They didn't have it in stock so they set it up for me to drive 30 min to get it from another store (I was happy to do so) rather then wait a week or two for them to order it. I get home and set it up and this one doesn't work either and has the exact same issue. I spent over an hour with Vizio support and they determined it was also a defective unit. Now I am sending it back to them today and they are sending another new system which will be 2 more weeks without my product. I opted to go through Vizio because the store explained that they would return it but they would have to void my 4 year $85 warranty I bought two weeks ago (not a great policy or customer service). I will say the Geek Squad and floor staff are wonderful and they will keep me shopping there. I will let you know how the 3rd system turns out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from VIZIOEntertainmentExpert
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      We’re sorry to hear that. It is extremely rare for this to happen, as we strive to deliver the highest quality product to our customers. Please contact us at 844.254.8088 and we would be happy to help you out with any questions that you may have. VIZIO

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ...get ready to ROCK !

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

    ...get the 45" for ur 50"+ TV and don't look back ! Wonderful Lt-Center-Rt sound comes out of that slender bar, surround spkrs are loud n clear and don't 4get about that pancake subwoofer, whoa ! Tuck that sucker away anywhere and BOOM, a total room shaker ! Easy intuitive setup, Google Smart Cast if u like...buy it, u'll dig it fo sho ! ;-}

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Great sound for the price. Wireless I guess meant Bluetooth connectivity to your phone, not wireless speakers. Bought for my husband and it only took about 10 minutes to set up. Love that the subwoofer fits beneath the couch! Makes the bass even better!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Nice sound bar. Good sound and good bass decently priced

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    Wow! Vizio really delivered with this big time. Love my new sound system. It's so easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Surround System for any situation

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

    I went from a 32 in LCD TV to a 55 in LED Home Theater Display in a small 1 bedroom apartment. The sound system in my old TV was far and away better than the Home Theater Display so I needed an upgrade. I did as much research as I could and found VIZIO to be the best for what I wanted. My Display is also a VIZIO but it pumps out ample sound, good clear audio, nice bass all while maintaining a quiet environment for my neighbors.

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

    Great 5.1 System

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

    Well, I've had this surround set for about two months now and I must say: it's fabulous! The sound is powerful if you want it to be, and the vocals are very crisp. The midrange can be a bit lost during certain scenes in movies, but it's not that bad and probably something most would not pick up on. The subwoofer would probably break the windows in my apartment if I set it to max. I had to set it to -2 to keep it in check! I also love the light display for the settings, I think it's very simple to understand once you get used to it. Now to the only complaint I have. This only applies to people who are going to connect the soundbar to a Vizio TV that comes with a tablet remote. The tablet disconnects and does not communicate with the soundbar on a regular basis. This isn't a problem if you re-link the two every once in a while though. Overall, totally worth it and a great buy, especially for the price!

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

    Big sound for a great system.

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

    I bought the Vizio M series t.v. also with this purchase. The system comes with all you need to know to set this up and is very user friendly. I love the wireless subwoofer and its slim design so you can put it under the couch or stand it vertically and hide it behind also. The wires are long enough for the satellite speakers so you could put them anywhere really and they plug into the subwoofer. I love the Bluetooth feature cause I listen to Pandora or Spotify thru them often with my phone. Vey quick response time for the Bluetooth connection too. It has all the connection options you need to hook it up to your t.v. I use the tablet remote from my t.v. to customize the settings for treble, etc... Very strong bass, clean center, right and left sound and has a nice "test" feature so you can customize the sound levels. Gives a great theatre quality experience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great surround sound

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    Clear and loud. It complimented my 70" vizio Awesome value and quality

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

    Nice sounding system

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    I purchased this system because the sub would go under the couch. However I didn't realize that my couch was too low to put it under, so I set it up on the side of my couch with the included stands. This system sounds great for the price and the sound bar is easily mounted to the wall with included mounts. I only had 2 problems with this system. 1 I couldn't get the remote to work and the remote is really junk anyway. No biggie because I have a Logitech hub and remote. However I couldn't get that to work either. There must have been something wrong with the sensor on the sound bar. 2nd I am very used to the solid sound of the bass on my boss system and the sub just wouldn't do it for me. The sub may have been a lot better if under my couch. I ended up returning it. I am going to select that I would recommend to a friend under the right circumstances

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound on vizio 5.1 sounder

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

    we can hear the voices better on this sound bar better than the other sound bar systems. most of the time you only hear the music and not the voices. the 5.1 vizio you can adjust the sub woofer and the mini speakers and it gives a complete surround sound and you can still hear the voices. a great product/

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Design, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    I'm very happy with my perches sounds great and also it matches with my TV..

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

    A good basic 5.1 system.

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    I bought this because I wanted to downsize my wired system. This has good clarity and the sub is decent. It is a good system if you are not willing to spend more than $300-400 to move up to the next level. It has a center channel which helps with dialogue and the flat subwoofer gives you a good bass and helps with the 5.1 surround speakers. Its not going to be earth shattering but would be great for smaller to midsize rooms. If I had to choose a system under $400, I would choose this, the Yamaha Yas-207, or the Samsung M550. All are similar with the yas-207 having more of an edge with less wires and the virtual X sound. The other two will be more clear and offer surround speakers. If you have more money, move up to the next level, if you have even more money, try for an atmos system.

    I would recommend this to a friend