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expired Posted by crazydealer88 • Aug 4, 2018
Aug 4, 2018 3:02 PM
Costco Members: Vizio 36" 5.1-Ch SmartCast Soundbar System
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Chromecast Built In
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Enabled for Wireless Streaming
Two Rear Speakers and Wireless Subwoofer
Optical and Analog Inputs
Includes HDMI and Optical Cables
Replaced my 4 year old sony sound bar which had Bluetooth issues.
This works great especially with the Chromecast in built. I have this and a free Google homes and an inkyo receiver with Chromecast in built. I use it as a central music system, Listening to music across all the rooms.
Audio quality is pretty good. Though my old sony was better. Neighbour complains for smaller noises so I made peace with the lower audio output in this upgrade.
I would recommend it for a good budget secondary audio system.
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One thing I greatly dislike is the wifi functionality with the soundbar that you can not turn off. You can find it as an access point and cant turn it off.I have an access point. I don't need another to further crowd the wifi spectrum.
One thing I greatly dislike is the wifi functionality with the soundbar that you can not turn off. You can find it as an access point and cant turn it off.I have an access point. I don't need another to further crowd the wifi spectrum.
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PS: My TV has ARC input so I don't have any issues with the audio syncing.
The only issue I have is that it sometimes produces noise (almost like white noise) in silent scenes in YouTube or scenes where they speak quietly. Never experienced something like this before, I also don't remember facing the issue while watching a movie from Netflix, for example. Is this a setting issue or a defect?
Problem is the sub is small(5" woofer I believe). It bottoms out at 50hz I believe. It distorts a bit a high output. And it's crossover is set high as most systems like this are. These all lead to being able to isolate the location of the Subwoofer. Some people may not mind hearing the Subwoofer is behind you, but it was extremely distracting to me.
You shouldn't be able to locate the source of the sub. But is something that is hard to hide on these little systems. But if the sub is in the front of the room near the TV, it bearable.
I purchased a Samsung 5.1 system that has a module for the rear surrounds and the sub is also wireless by itself so it can be placed in the front of the room. It provides a much more realistic listening experience.
My 2 cents.
I would say this soundbar overall is pretty good, but the center channel is weak so sometimes I had trouble hearing the dialog on low volume.
The app is pretty good with being able to control the settings, but incredibly annoying when it signed you out on an update.
It comes with every cable you need to get it ready to go out of the box. The remote it comes with is nice and comes with a small screen, but the tiny screen is kinda of useless due to the fact it's small and it has no back-light. If your TV has arc you won't need the remote anyways and can adjust the volume with your tv remote.
Also I think the few HDMI inputs it has are not HDMI 2.0/2.2 so you won't get anything past 1080p I believe. (Not 100% positive on this)
Overall I think it is a great way to get an inexpensive 5.1 home theater setup that is easy to use and sounds pretty good. Would recommend.
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