VIZIO - 5.1.2-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos - Black
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Description
Features
Multi-room streaming
Connect multiple VIZIO SmartCast audio devices together for seamless listening throughout your home.
VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app
Download this free app to a compatible smartphone or tablet to control and stream to the home theater sound system.
Chromecast built-in
Use your smartphone to stream music from any Chromecast-enabled audio app, like Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and more.
Wi-Fi streaming
Experience higher quality audio streaming over your home's Wi-Fi network, without interruptions from phone calls or texts compared to Bluetooth.
Bluetooth music streaming
Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Use voice to control the soundbar
This VIZIO soundbar is the perfect smart-home companion, offering voice-control support from Google Assistant enabled devices.
Two upward-firing speakers
Moves sound around you, even overhead, bringing your entertainment to life.
6" wireless subwoofer
Experience room-shaking bass you can feel.
Two rear surround speakers included
Expand your audio experience to full, immersive surround sound.
DTS Virtual:X technology
Provides a multi-dimensional sound experience, through digitally processing a virtual height and depth element to standard two-channel sound systems.
Multi-channel soundbar
Upward-firing speakers plus multiple discrete speakers deliver a powerful dome of sound and crystal clear dialogue. Take your home audio to a new height.
Compact design
This versatile sound bar easily and discreetly fits in any room in the house,
What's Included
2 rear satellite speakers
2 satellite speaker audio cables
36” 5-channel Sound bar
HDMI 2.0 cable, digital optical cable, stereo RCA to 3.5mm audio cable, 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, coaxial audio cable
LCD display remote control with 2x AAA batteries
Quick start guide
Sound bar and subwoofer power cables
Wall mount accessories and template
Wireless subwoofer with 6” driver
Energy Ratings
Manuals & Guides
Product Datasheet/Brochure (PDF)
Key Specs
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- Wall MountableYes
- Works WithGoogle Assistant
General
- Product Name5.1.2-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos
- BrandVIZIO
- Model NumberSB36512-F6
- ColorBlack
Audio
- Number of Channels5.1.2
- Surround Sound SupportedDolby Atmos
- High Resolution AudioYes
- Minimum Frequency Response40 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response20 kilohertz
Connectivity
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioYes
- Audio Only Inputs1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Coaxial digital audio
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total)1
- Number of USB Inputs1
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
Features
- Wall MountableYes
Speaker
- SubwooferIncluded
- Number of Drivers8
- Driver Size2.99 inches
Dimensions
- Product Height2.5 inches
- Product Width36 inches
- Product Depth3.2 inches
- Product Weight5.6 pounds
Included
- Remote Control IncludedYes
- Cable(s) IncludedAudio, HDMI, Power, Speaker, RCA
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Compatibility
- Works WithGoogle Assistant
Other
- UPC845226017353
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2102 reviews
(2,102 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the soundbar's sound quality, with many describing it as excellent and loud. The Dolby Atmos feature is also well-received, with users praising its great sound. The soundbar's easy setup and reasonable price point are additional advantages that customers highlight. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues and concerns with the remote control and app.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Surround Speaker System for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did a lot of research for surround sound TV bar systems. There are a lot out there and it can be confusing as to know what feature sets you are getting. For the money, this Vizio Soundbar is phenomenal. I purchased this for our family room upstairs as the basement entertainment room was taken over by teenagers. Needless to say, I wanted the same quality of surround that I had in my basement setup which was tuned after years of fiddling. I had low expectations coming from a system with wireless sub and rear speakers. How can they compete with the big boys downstairs? Well the Vizio unit not only matches the quality, it may actually surpass it. After installation to the wall with the included wall mount, I tested it using a YouTube link for Atmos testing. Then I CRANKED it. WOW! There was no clipping at all. Just pure audio and the surround with top firing speakers engaged was clean. The subwoofer tone was so loud that it knocked pictures off the wall from the vibration. It even moved 2 feet just from the demo! The remote is okay but I programmed my Apple TV remote to do all the volume work so I only use the iOS app for fine tuning. The app gives you a ton of audio tweaking features like fade, surround fade, surround volume, bass volume, sub volume, EQ settings and much more. The remote is a good backup but I never really need it for my setup. I knocked a star off because I think they could have done a better job with wire management and materials. It’s a bit Too much plastic and the element for filtering dust is cheap. Again, for the price; it is what it is....a fantastic deal. Best Buy made the deal easy and with Efficient curbside pickup and friendly, patient staff, it was icing on the cake. I love my speaker system and the features (it does remote audio via WiFi using google cast which means not turning on the TV!). I am missing a ton of other features but all I can say is: if you are on the fence about purchasing this, come over and try it out. It will blow you away.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Rear speakers
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound. Confusing setup.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this sound bar system along with my Vizio M-Series Quantum 50” 4K TV, and it’s a perfect setup for everyday use. TV shows, YouTube, movies, video games, etc., sound excellent through this. The 6 inch subwoofer provides enough bass for an apartment or small to medium sized living room space. The rear speakers have wall mounts, but can be tricky to install properly. It’s better to have speaker stands for a better sound experience. I have them set up on side tables near my couch. The sound bar itself is nice. It has front and front upward pointing speakers all built into the sound bar for an all around sound experience. Somehow, Vizio explains how the sound waves that travels from the front upward speakers to the ceiling and back down achieves an excellent surround sound feel along with the rear speakers, and it does work! You can adjust volume levels with ease with the Vizio SmartCast app. The only downside of this product is, the initial setup can be a little confusing to first time buyers of sound bar surround sound systems. There are A LOT of wires to deal with (typical with surround systems), and sometimes the sound can be a bit laggy. This is a Bluetooth system, so it may lag with sound and lip sync at times. It can be easily fixed by turning off your TV and sound system and then turning them back on again. Overall, great quality sound. Confusing set up to first time buyers. But once initial setup is done and going, you do not have to pair the system again. Only if you experience no sound coming from the rear speakers or bass from the subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it AND tip on set up!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was incredibly sceptical about doing a soundbar. I have always done Onkyo receivers and I have Klipsch Quintet III with twelve inch sub, so I came in with major doubts. To say that I was blown away is an understatement. This was meant for my office and I was amazed by how great the sound quality was, the separation was, and I can't believe a 6" sub could do such an admirable job. You can definitely tell the difference with the sense of immersion if you're running Atmos or not. If you're thinking about a soundbar, unless you want to drop $1500 this is the unit for you, especially at a $299 sale price point. Protip - most likely you'll need to couple this with Apple TV as it's one of 2 Netflix Atmos providers. When using this, you're source must go into the soundbar. Most TVs will not outboard Atmos. The second tip is to set your AppleTV to SDTV and 60hz BUT... set it to match content and frame rate. What this does is send an unprocessed signal and your soundbar and TV will communicate with the AppleTV what requirements it needs and pull Dolby Vision/HD10 and Atmos. If you do not see Dolby Vision or Atmos in the description of the program then you're not getting that data and you're missing out!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Soundbar for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was an easy setup and the rears work well. Overall the sound is pretty good, especially for the price of this unit. I have two small complaints. First, the remote control should have a backlit to it so when you are watching TV in the dark and go to press the remote to see the tiny screen it has for a display it would light up while in use. As it stands now the screen is dark and hard to read even in a lower light setting. Secondly, I have the soundbar connected through the HDMI, and seems to work fine but when I adjust the volume on the remote up or down it doesn't affect the sound until you hit the MUTE button on and off. Only then does the volume change to what you've selected. No idea why this does this... Maybe VIZIO can respond to this with an answer.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Terrific Sound, tricky setup
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm fairly tech-savvy, so I figured this would be a breeze, but the wireless pairing was painful. I downloaded the Android phone app, but it gave me false info, saying setup was complete when in fact it was not. Additionally, I could find nothing in the instructions about searching for the input once physically connected - when connected to the HDMI ARC and telling it to look for that, it has to "search" and find it before it will produce sound. Not sure why that is? Finally, the remote is almost impossible to see unless you shine a light on it, and not intuitive. (Is it supposed to be lighted?). Night mode is off, but it still looks dark. Oncesetup was complete, the sound is fantastic - very immersive! Made my 70" 4K TV viewing a whole new experience. The 6" sub is extremely powerful with minimal distortion and the surround speakers sound great (as does the top firing soundbar). So, if the setup and phone app worked better, I'd easily give 5 stars, especially for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bad surround, great everything else.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and bass. The surround speakers keep cutting in and out. Which is a disappointment that I have to keep resetting the system. The surround speakers aren't that good either. But center and sub are great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Easy setup, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m really enjoying this soundbar... Easy to setup (use de HDMI audio connection is the best) it worth the price... you’ll don’t be disappointed ... I didn’t install the rear speakers on the right place yet cause I’m waiting for the speaker stands I’d order... sounds great anyway, the subwoofer is another level, you’ll see...
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was doing some research before buying soundbar. I was considering Samsung or JBL. At first I was hesitating to buy Visio brand soundbar. However, I decided to try it. Connecting was easy. Sound is excellent. Loudness is adequate enough. Surround effect is nice. Did not feel Atmos effect yet, but that's OK for now. Bluetooth connection is good. I am totally satisfied with this product. One star down is only for soundbar material. Based on pictures of soundbar, where buttons are showed, I thought if it is not fabric, it would be easy to wipe it. However, it is fully fabric material. Overall good soundbar. I like it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionIf you do not have a HDMI ARC output on TV, will using the non-ARC HDMI from the tv sound better than using the "optical" output from the tv?
Asked by MikeM.
- A:Answer If you TV does not have ARC port then you will have to use optical, as normal HDMI port does not support both way data transfer for audio to go out of it.
Answered by megatronends
Q: QuestionAre the back speakers wireless?
Asked by Ernyx.
- A:Answer Sort of. They are connected by wires to the subwoofer, which is not connected to the main unit.
Answered by ChiMMS
Q: QuestionIs this system capable of 4K HDR pass through via ARC? I saw question about 4k but wanted to know if HDR and/or Dolby Vision is supported
Asked by wazz.
- A:Answer This sound bar will pass through 4K and Dolby Vision, HDR10 formats.
Answered by VIZIO
Q: QuestionDoes my tv need to be a DOLBY ATMOS TV like the LG's TV's for me to experience ATMOS on this soundbar?
Asked by Darandroid.
- A:Answer You can use Atmos audio from a device directly connected to the sound bar. If you are passing audio from your television you would need to ensure the television can pass DD+ Atmos content.
Answered by VIZIO
Q: QuestionDoes this soundbar have HDMI 2.2 to enable 4K pass through?
Asked by JJ.
- A:Answer This sound bar does have 4K pass through.
Answered by VIZIO
Q: QuestionHello, I have a Samsung - 65" Class - LED - Q60 Series and when I have my soundbar hooked up using my HDMI it works on and off and it currently is not working at all. Is there some kind of setting that I need to adjust or a different HDMI cable to use?
Asked by Mike.
- A:Answer I had the same issue connecting it to my LG. When it would get turned off and back on it wouldn’t play audio. I’d have to physically unplug the soundbar and plug it back in for it to work. I got it exchanged and that fixed it for awhile but this one seems to be doing it also now. I’d look for a different model, not worth the headache.
Answered by Jordan
Q: QuestionI have a Vizio P55-F1 and a PS4 Pro I would like to use with this. Do I need to connect the PS4 Pro directly to the surround for atmos/best sound or can I connect the PS4 Pro to any HDMI port and still have this sound bar working to it's optimal level?
Asked by Greg.
- A:Answer Your best sound source should ideally be connected directly to the soundbar HDMI in - video will feed thru HDMI OUT to the TV. All other HDMI sources can still go direct to the TV; audio for these sources will get to the soundbar thru the HDMI ARC. This assumes your TV supports HDMI ARC. (Would be labeled on the port usually HDMI 1). This is how I set it up on my Vizio 75-E1 with Apple TV directly into the soundbar. Otherwise use an optical cable to get audio from TV to the soundbar and leave your sources all connected to the TV. I am not sure if Atmos will feed thru this setup but I think so. (All of this is covered pretty clearly in the setup booklet)
Answered by VizioBoy
Q: QuestionCan the soundbar accept and play Dolby Atmos audio from an HDMI ARC connection?
Asked by theike.
- A:Answer The sound bar will accept an HDMI ARC signal as long as the television is capable of sending a Dolby Atmos signal.
Answered by VIZIO