VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Audio, Bluetooth, Wireless Subwoofer, Voice Assistant Compatible, Includes Remote Control - V51x-J6

We wanted a 5.1 surround sound system without the big name expense. I have yet to be unhappy with Vizio products and this V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Audio, (this is not the DTS unit) is no exception. It comes with wall mounting hardware for studs or sheetrock. The EQ settings on this are simple to use and adjust. It is louder (decibel wise) than our other Vizio 2.1 and sounds even better. Perfect amount of bass and volume for a 250sq ft room. If you really want it to, the bass can "boom" but it all depends on your ear and what you like. My wife and I like to feel the bass and enhance the sound experience but I don't want my "trunk" rattling, though this can do just that if you want it to. Treble and Mids are also great, not tinny, not muffled. It is very sound forward and one of my favorite features......Speaker volume adjustment! Setting the Center Speaker volume up and Dialog Boost volume up means you can actually hear what is being said without having to turn on captions because of the ridiculously loud music that always seems to overwhelm movies. You will have to play with the adjustments, it doesn't just come out of the box sounding perfect (although it does sound great out of the box). So just remember to be patient, I know that is hard sometimes but trust me, it is absolutely worth it. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS...can't stress that enough....you know who I'm talking to. My parents have a Sonos system that was over $1600 and I really don't notice a difference, other than the cost. Maybe it's worth it some how...because some people think more money means better product "Ohhh Shiny" (sometimes that is true, not this case) but if you want to save money and still have a really versatile 5.1 system that is GREAT for movies AND music, give this Vizio 5.1 system a try and see for yourself and before you think it, no I am not being paid nor was I given this thing, I just think it is really that good. Just to give some added proof, I have been a guitarist for 27 years. I've had several cheap and high end amps, I have been around what is considered High quality sound systems ($100,000+) in recording studios. That isn't to say I know more than you, but sometimes it is nice to know that someone who has experiences that you may not have had, can help you with making the best decision for your lifestyle and budget. I really enjoy helping people and I honestly do think if you buy this and take the time to set it up the way it works best for your listening experience, you really will be happy and save money and family and friends that come over will probably be asking "What brand?" and "How much was it???!". That has happened to me and my wife already...Good luck, happy listening and be happy! You deserve it!

**BACKGROUND**: After Years of waiting ( mostly to see when micro-LED Technology would be firmly established and the price not too insane ), we got ourselves a 75QNED90 LG Living Room TV. Awesome TV, but just so-so sound. Dialog wasn't sharp enough ( for my old ears ) and often buried by background noise/music. Anything with any significant Bass sounded "rubbery". I thought we could go all discreet components ( AV Receiver and at least three somewhat decent speakers, no sub ), but my lady didn't want to see all that, so no joy there. I had Never heard a Soundbar that I thought sounded decent before, but it seemed to be the only way to solve our sound problems. **SHOPPING**: Started reading and reading and stumbled on VIZIO's V51x-J6, after reading dozens of on-line articles, blogs and Amazon Reviews. I had started looking for a 3.0 or 3.1 soundbar, but kept coming back to the VIZIO V51x-J6. The reviews ALL seemed to REALLY LIKE THE CLEAR DIALOG CENTER CHANNEL, which has it's own level adjustments !!! That and the Really Great PRICE had me "looking at it hard". I kept trying to find anything better for under $300 and I could not, so I bought one. **SETUP**: Set it up last night. Easy Setup. TV feeding the VIZIO via ARC, the VIZIO pretty much did everything, all by itself. I had to press the two power buttons, to sync the wireless sub with the sound bar, but that was about it !!! Our ROKU Ultra Remote ( which had been controlling everything in the room ) still did !!!! *****RESULTS*****: It started out-of-the-box Way Better than the TV Sound. A little fiddling using the VIZIO Remote ( IT is Excellent, with LOTS of adjustments ) and we soon had a Brilliant Soundscape !!!! We spent several hours listening to all sort of music, tv, movies and YouTube videos, adjusting a bit here and there. AWESOME SOUND !!!!! ...especially for the Price - Sound Way Better Than I could have Hoped For, at a Price that made us both Very Happy !!!! The only ( tiny ) flaw is the sub, which is a bit "thumpy" on certain rock music tunes, and altogether Too Present above the rest of the mix. We turned it down to the lowest setting, and it's fine... Pretty good actually. Listening to stand up bass on Bluegrass, then electric bass on some Albert King+SRV tunes, you could actually Clearly Hear every bass note being played ( versus the usual clumps of mushy, muddy, pounding bass that come out of most Subs ). SWEET SOUND, GREAT PRICE. Should have done this a long time ago !!! Will post again if anything new happens, but on day-two, WE ARE REALLY, REALLY HAPPY !!!!!! - Don&Deb -

I have been searching for years for a speaker system that would work with my current setup. My TV is one of the first smart TVs marketed and it lacks some of the connections most of the current audio sets require. I have hearing issues and while I'm not deaf I have difficulty hearing the dialogue clearly and have resorted to using closed captioning with remote speakers to assist. I was using a set of wireless satellite speakers that plugged into the 3.5mm audio output and transmitted wirelessly to the remote speakers. I finally found this set that includes satellite speakers that work wirelessly with the subwoofer and sound bar. I got this set yesterday and expected to return it after going through the process to set it up only to discover that it didn't solve my issues like the many sets previously purchased and returned. Using an optical cable (purchased separately) in a matter of minutes I had this setup and running and pleasantly surprised at how well it worked with my system. The set didn't come with a users manual but I have been able to play around with the various settings and now I have a fully functioning stereo setup that works for my hearing issues and now closed captioning, while it's still helpful, it isn't a requirement for me to enjoy my streaming experience. The sound is crisp, the footprint is small and the price was reasonable. I never realized how bad my existing TV speakers were and how the analog audio from my remote speakers wasn't really helping, it's like night and day!

I replaced my old surround sound system (had speaker wire) with this system. I'll say that my old system sounded a little better, but that one started to cut out every now and then. For the price the sound is still really good for this system though. I wasn't expecting a top notch sound system, and I'm sure there are better ones out there, but this is a good affordable sound system for sure. The setup was extremely easy as well. I also like that the only speaker wire needed is from the small speakers to the sub, which should be located close to each other. Below are the pros and cons for me. I would recommend this system for somebody that is interested in surround sound and doesn't want to run speaker wire, and don't want to spend money on the high priced systems. If you already have speaker wire ran and setup, and can afford a more expensive system I would go that route. Pros: 1) Very easy and quick setup. 2) Not having speaker wire running every where. 3) The speaker wire from the small speakers to the sub is fairly long allowing placement of those a little ways away. 4) The remote is simple, almost too simple, but nice to be able to control everything from it. 5) At first I was worried that the sub couldn't produce enough bass watching shows. It must've just been those shows though because a few others have come on and the bass was great. 6) I like the "night time" option that cuts the sub level down. 7) The price is affordable. 8) There are all types of ways to connect the sound bar to your tv. We actually have the two HDMI ports on the tv in use with a satellite box and a roku device. I was able to use the optical cable. I love that they have so many options to connect to your tv which makes it so universal. Cons: 1) If you want to mount the small speakers it comes with mounting brackets but no screws to mount the brackets to the wall. Same thing for mounting the soundbar. 2) The speaker wire from the small speakers to the sub is long. I mounted my speakers not far from the sub, so I ended up with quite a bit of left over speaker wire to roll up and try to hide. 3) To me the sound quality isn't as good as my old wired system, but you trade having to run/hide speaker wire for very little speaker wire. 4) It was delivered in a huge box, but the actual size of the product is about 1/4 of the shipping box size. 5) There was tape on everything! You will need a knife to get this thing unboxed because there is a whole lot of tape holding things together.

I had one for the bedroom, and I liked it. When I was looking for a new TV and stuff for my living room, I decided to go with Sony... Because, who hasn't heard of Sony? The Sony was subpar, and didn't perform like this one. I bought this one used this time around, so some things were missing... But, that's not to speak on buying it brand new, brand new it comes with mounts for the satellite speakers, cord for the speakers, mounting bracket and hardware for the bar, and correct cords to go with. The new one, if I remember correctly, comes with an optical cable, not HDMI... But, this sound bar is 100% HDMI capable. One of the key things I like about this setup over the Sony, using HDMI and adjusting your Roku settings, you can control the volume of the sound bar with the TV, rather than needing two remotes to control everything. The remote for the speaker has a built in screen, so you can sit from the comfort of your couch while you fine tune your sound, using the bar LEDs to know where you are with a setting. The sound with the speakers and stuff is actually really good, though the sub woofer doesn't bump quite like the Sony, I can make the exception because of how good the speakers overall sound. Even though it doesn't bump as hard as the Sony, it still has decent enough power overall. Overall, nothing is too heavy, and you can comfortably mount your sound bar to your TV. The sub is wireless to the bar, and then the satellite speakers wire into the sub, so you can kinda hide things easier as far as cords. Overall, even though things were missing (that's what I get for buying used,) I 100000000% recommend this setup.

Have this hooked up via HDMI for watching movies in a fairly small room (15’x25’). Instructions are basic but fine, and thr set does include brackets for hanging the surround speakers if you wish. I simply set mine on a shelf. Very pleased that the subwoofer is wireless, and I’ve never had any issue with it not connecting or losing signal in the weeks I’ve had it. What I really like is that it does a great job of emphasizing dialogue. My parents watched a movie with me and commented on how well they could understand The Fall Guy, and both of them are in their 80s with hearing aids, so that’s true praise. I like that the sound bar volume operates using the TV remote, too. Sound quality is very decent. You will not confuse this for a Sonos or other high dollar surround system, but the improvement over standard TV speakers is still enormous, and at 1/3 the price of just a Sonos sound bar, it’s a great deal. All that said, there are some factors I don’t particularly like. The remote is not blatantly obvious how to use, and it does not provide much information for the various settings when you adjust them. It’s entirely a guess whether “+” means you are increasing the setting or if there are only two settings and you’ve selected the higher one. For sure you can tell when you select different sound type settings - essentially preset graphic equalizers - but modifying things beyond that is poorly defined. The other issue with the remote is that it’s not lit, so guessing what button is what in a dark room is difficult. Not a deal breaker, just could be better. Finally, I’m not sure who all these reviewers are who claimed it has “booming” bass but it does NOT. Who can blame it? It’s working with a tiny 4.5” speaker! But for the size it does do a good job of producing SOME bass, which is more than almost any soundbar can claim. It will not shake your walls. It will not make you feel the dinosaur’s footsteps or jump when a bomb hits, but it’s a good deal better than no subwoofer, and again it’s really good for the price point. So do like it? Definitely. Would I buy it again? Definitely. Would I recommend it? Yes, IF you are looking for big improvement over the TV speakers but are not concerned about making the room resonate, or if your budget simply doesn’t allow for a high dollar system. However, if deep and strong bass is truly key for you, you’re going to have to shell out more money for a bigger sub.

Came back to say it again: this rig rocks for the money. ---------------------- I've been an audio engineer most of my adult life. I'm not saying this is the most magnificent sound system I've ever heard, but for the money, this rig thumps. I have installed in my 15x25 kitchen, cause that's what audio engineers do is install surround systems in their kitchen. Seriously, worth the price. Wherever you install it. And setup is a snap. I use optical (TOSLINK) from my TV, cause thats how old my stuff is, but works perfectly. i don't have the revese ARC benefit due to my old tv, but I bet it works perfectly. (don't forget CAC) Thing I liked most about it is that you can turn it ALL THE WAY UP, and it still sounds good without hurting itself or sounding distorted. There will probably be few situations where you want to turn this system all the way up. But it's there. And the wireless link to feed the sub and the surround speakers are flawless. No config. It just works. If you have a relatively new TV, and want some surround, and some bass thump, this is a great start.

Has lasted for years and still sounding great.

for the price, this is one of the best home speaker set ups i have ever heard. my boyfriend set it up and said it was easy enough, i love that the bass speaker is wireless, it looks so good in our tv room. would highly recommend in this price range. looooove it.

Honestamente no tenia una alta expectativa de este producto, ya que su precio es bastante bajo a comparación de otros productos en el mercado. Y puedo decir que estoy más que satisfecho con la compra. Cuenta con un sonido bastante bueno, no se distorsiona y los bajos se escuchan muy bien. Yo este producto lo compre pensando en usarlo para ver películas y series, y hasta el momento me hace sentir como si estuviera en un cine. El paquete incluye 1 barra de sonido, 1 subwoofer y 2 bocinas surround. Además, trae consigo un cable de sonido optico, un cable de HDMI/ARC, sus respectivos cables para conectar las bocinas surround al subwoofer, que dicho sea de paso cuentan con un gran largo en tamaño, trae un cable para conectar la barra de sonido a luz y uno para conectar el subwoofer a luz, además de un control y dos pilas AA. Uno de los puntos que me encantaron es que el subwoofer es inalámbrico, por lo que no tienes que preocuparte por tener demasiados cables recorriendo tu habitación. Además el control tiene una mini pantalla LCD para ver la acción que estas realizando. La barra de sonido cuenta con una entrada de sonido optico, una entrada HDMI/ARC, una entrada de cable Auxiliar, y otra de Auxiliar/VX, en la cual puedes conectar tu echo dot para utilizar con el teatro en casa, asi como una entrada de USB para poder reproducir música desde esta. Otro detalle importante es que cuenta con Bluetooth y para conectarlo es bastante sencillo. La barra cuenta también con una tira de leds las cuales te indican el sonido que la barra tiene al subir o bajar volumen, entre otros indicadores. La instalación es bastante sencilla y rápida. En conclusión, este sonido no le pide nada a productos de mayor precio o marcas reconocidas, por el precio puedes encontrar una gran calidad. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Después de un mes de uso sigo muy satisfecho con el producto, he probado las distintas configuraciones de sonido y todas son excelentes. El único detalle viene el el Subwoofer, ya que en ocasiones se puede escuchar un tipo de ruido en este, pero no es algo molesto.

j'ai acheté le vizio v51 il y a quelques mois (et une télé hisense 85po) et je suis entierement satisfait....ça a pratiquement transformé mon salon en salle de cinéma....je suis pas un expert mais je trouve que ça sonne vraiment bien.....je pense que le ratio qualité\prix est vraiment bon

En en general un buen equipo tiene excelente sonido de instala fácil tiene los soporte para poner en la pared en general se escucha bastante bien la una cosa, mala qué pondría y eso, a consideración es el subwoofer es peque, le falta un pelin de ponch pero no, repercute en nada para la calidad de audio te recomiendo ajustar los ajustes y podrás tener una mejor experiencia auditiva ni es dolbi Atmos pero cumple sin problemas con, su cometido los diálogos son claros y nítidos el balance de graves y agudos son excelentes muy recomendable si no tienes algún equipo de audio el, Bluetooth se conecta sin problemas compra sin temor y si realmente quieres más potencia busca un home theater por lo demás esta barra te llenará el oido

Aunque el subwoofer es pequeño, tiene un excelente sonido y potencia, los 5.1 se escuchan fenomenal y tiene una gran fidelidad. Me gusta el audio y me considero exigente sin llegar a exagerar. Por lo que cuesta estoy seguro es la mejor opción de sistemas 5.1 en este rango de precios. Claro, no todo es perfecto, no es compatible con Dolby Atmos, por lo que, cuando pongas una película en este formato, el sistema no lo detecta y pasa a ser una simulación de 5.1, para escuchar el 5.1 real, la película debe de estar en formato Dolby Digital o DTS. Va de gustos, pero considero que debes ecualizarlo ya que al principio no me impresionó su audio de fábrica, se pueden configurar el nivel de Agudos, Graves, Subwoofer, Canal central y Surround. A ojo de buen cubero, según mis pruebas el sistema alcanza bajos profundos dando en mi experiencia más o menos 39 hz o incluso 37 hz