Vizio VHT215 SoundBar w/ Wireless Subwoofer $200 Costco (B&M only)

Quote from leecm : Sams has it for $179. Sorry, I hate when people post in theeads just to say it's cheaper elsewhere, but I think it should be mentioned.

Thanks... I love when people post in theeads just to say it's cheaper elsewhere, That's what friends are for. repped.

I have been comparing these 3:
VIZIO VHT215
Haier SBEV40
Sony HTCT550W

and im stuck between the sony or the vizio.

I have a 46 sony bravia, and have a ps3, apple tv, cable box, and computer as inputs. I was wondering which one would be the best solution for me.

Quote from ProfGreenMau5 : I have been comparing these 3: VIZIO VHT215 Haier SBEV40 Sony HTCT550W and im stuck between the sony or the vizio. I have a 46 sony bravia, and have a ps3, apple tv, cable box, and computer as inputs. I was wondering which one would be the best solution for me.

Sound Quality: The sound quality will be much better with the Vizio, but the Sony has more inputs.

Set-Up: The Sony comes with a controller box that you have to find a place for in your setup. With the Vizio, you mount the SoundBar under your TV and you are done.

Hook-Up: With the Sony, you will be able to hook-up all your components to the controller box and have a single HDMI cable going from the box to the TV. With the Vizio you may have to attach the cable box directly to the TV (because you run out of inputs on the VSoundBar) and then run one HDMI cable from the TV to the SoundBar.

I would go with the Vizio over the Sony because set-up is a one-time hassle, but poor sound quality will bother you every day.

Quote from Spock1234 : Sound Quality: The sound quality will be much better with the Vizio, but the Sony has more inputs. Set-Up: The Sony comes with a controller box that you have to find a place for in your setup. With the Vizio, you mount the SoundBar under your TV and you are done. Hook-Up: With the Sony, you will be able to hook-up all your components to the controller box and have a single HDMI cable going from the box to the TV. With the Vizio you may have to attach the cable box directly to the TV (because you run out of inputs on the VSoundBar) and then run one HDMI cable from the TV to the SoundBar. I would go with the Vizio over the Sony because set-up is a one-time hassle, but poor sound quality will bother you every day.

Thanks for the kick in the pants, needed that one

I have a Logitech harmony remote so if i just program that thing to work with everything, i shouldnt have any issues with remotes or having to switch inputs or what not.

I did want to look into the whole ARC ability in this SB..

Been trying to track down this soundbar from both Costco and Amazon and haven't had any luck. I wonder if Vizio is updating their models or if holiday shoppers have cleared out the inventory.

Quote from dmb41 : Been trying to track down this soundbar from both Costco and Amazon and haven't had any luck. I wonder if Vizio is updating their models or if holiday shoppers have cleared out the inventory.

Fromt what I was seeing shoppers were clearing inventory. I saw it sell out in many places before jumping on a refurb. unit from Bens Outlet.

Quote from afbond : Fromt what I was seeing shoppers were clearing inventory. I saw it sell out in many places before jumping on a refurb. unit from Bens Outlet.

I'm going to hold out and hope Amazon gets them back in stock at the $199 price point.