Customers love the SmartCast™ 5.1-Channel Soundbar System for its exceptional sound quality and easy setup process. Many users rave about the incredible audio experience it delivers, while others appreciate how simple it is to get the system up and running. However, some customers have encountered connectivity issues, particularly with the subwoofer, and a few have experienced challenges with the remote control.
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good quality sound
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Pretty good quality sound with hd image. I just found a little bit difficult setting the whole system. I had to call vizio support and also had to call to the brand of my tv to set the smartcast.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Vizio soundbar
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I have a vizio tv and my favorite pass time is watching movies with my kids so I wanted the effects of being a a real theater so I purchased this sound bar. I love the surround, it was easy to set up and because my tv is the same brand it can be controlled by the tv remote. You can bluetooth music from your phone thru the sound bar which is a plus for me because I love listening to music while house cleaning. Very satisfied with my choice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound
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Very happy - easy to set up and sounds good. Nice base
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good product/It needs a better app and remote
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I bought it for less than $300. So I'm happy with the sound quality for the money spent. Even though the app is hard to set up for the first time, it is way easier to go into the settings than using the remote control Vizio provides. The smartcast app is not that useful. The soundbar works great in Bluetooth mode. It is very loud. This is one cheap step closer to having a movie theater at home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound system for the money
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Very easy setup, easy to follow instructions the rear speakers improve TV watching and really great movie sound
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great looks with decent sound
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Bought this to pair with my new 65" TV. It looks great with its black and silver scheme - matches perfectly with the TV.
Wireless subwoofer and surround makes this very simple to setup - dont need to worry about wiring.
Sound quality is quite decent for movies, not so much for music. But for the looks, price and ease of setup - a great deal for a surround sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good price for benefits.
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Love the slimline subwoofer that can fit even under couch. Has all the surround sound and wifi. Good sound. Good price for all the features.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound bar
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Love the sound bar, surround sound speakers, and subwoofer. I put the subwoofer under my couch. It sounds great. At this price point you get a great product. I've been watching a lot of movies lately and the rear speakers really add that speacial touch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
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Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Dolby Sound
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Like other reviews I've read there were some connectivity issues at first until I realized you have to have the sub-woofer in line-of-site with the sound bar. Once set up right the sound is awesome! 5.1 surround sound is like you are at the movies. It's like I have a whole new t.v. Very clear and powerful only use it at about a third of its potential.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sounds is great, but finicky connection
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Sound is great, but has a very annoying delay when you power up the TV. Sound does not start until 30 seconds after TV turns on.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the price
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I went in with the intention of getting a sound bar with no idea which. After checking them all out I went with this and am very happy with it . The sound is awesome with the sub turned all the way up it's insane ! I downloaded the app to set it all up and it's very easy to set up and tweak exactly how you want it . Definitely recommend this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great overall sound!
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I like how the rear speakers attach to the subwoofer and are semi wireless. Great sound from all the speakers. Actually better than the Samsung surround i was looking at. Lots of options to tweek the sound. I like how the subwoofer is slim and fits right under my couch while still giving spectacular sound. The only con i have found so far is that the remote doesn't have a backlight in the display of the digital lettering, but that is being picky. But it would be convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good Sound system for the price
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I really like the sound coming out of this soundbar.Great soundbar in its price range..only thing I feel negative is one of speaker sound is feeble..Even after did all sound adjustments in remote and even tried via app. I assume the problem is from one of the sub woofer outlet. I am yet to contact vizio on this issue.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound bar
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This product is amazing! The sound quality feels like you’re in the movie theater. The only thing I would recommend is to purchase speaker mounts. The ones that are included work however are not the greatest.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
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Remote control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice sounding system
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System sound nice gives the volume I was looking for and it fills the room. Does not sound cheap. Easy to install Have some issues with cable remote adjusting volume up and down. Also changing source. I.e. Bluetooth to tv etc etc. Overall I'm satisfied with system and would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great wireless 5.1 system
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This is an excellent 5.1 home theater system for those who dont want to clutter their living room or have the hassles of doing concealed wiring. It was very easy to setup - within 10 minute of opening the box. The remote display could be a bit more intuitive, but was reasonably ok to setup. Sound quality is excellent at this price point - you need to have a high-end receiver with a component speaker system to get any better (and then worry about concealed wiring).
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
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Connectivity issues
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound system for the price
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The sound bar, subwoofer and the satellite speakers are all good. The sound quality is good. Occasionally after powering ON the subwoofer (I usually power it OFF when not in use), it doesn't connect to the soundbar automatically so have to redo the connection process.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a bedroom or family room
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This is great for a bedroom or if you're not looking to spend a whole lot of money but still want a really good sound. I am very happy with the quality of sound and ease of use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Soundbar System
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Out of the box, this system sounded amazing. Took me maybe 5 minutes to set up, with half of that installing the app on my phone and pairing the Bluetooth. Sound quality was deep and rich, and incredibly loud.
We put this in our home theater, which is in the back of a 3.8k sq ft house. My wife, who was outside the front of the house, thought it was thundering outside when I tested the sub. Thankfully all of the other speakers chime off their respective locations when tested, and she knew then to just tell me to turn it down.
The included cables are a nice touch, giving you literally everything you need to get a standard TV/console/sound system hooked up. Pretty much every cable hook up you can think of was in there. Unfortunately, most of the cables are too short for a home theater setup. I think most were in the 3' range. Again, think entertainment center, and you'd be fine.
Besides that, only two minor complaints: First, it does not work well with Atlantic Satellite 77305018 speaker stands, even though they are recommended by Amazon and "frequently bought with". The attachment mechanism doest not work well with the cords and I ended up having to get far more creative than I would have liked to get them securely attached. If possible, skip the stands, because the wall mounts are pretty solid. I may yet abandon the stands for the wall mounts, if I can find a way to hide the cords. Second, no 4k pass through means I'm using optical instead of HDMI arc, which my Xbox isnt the biggest fan of. It still works just fine, but it could be better.
Tl;dr for $400, this system is a great buy. Slim sub is awesome, will annoy neighbors with your kickin new beats
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic when paired with Vizio TV
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Sounds AMAZING for a sound bar system. Easy setup. Subwoofer fit perfectly under my couch. Control via the app is great and flips back and forth easily between bluetooth pairing with my Echo Dot and HDMI ARC to my TV. Games and movies sound mindblowingly good.