I have the Vizio and while it doesn't really get earth (or house, in this case) -shakingly loud, it's more than loud enough, and has decent bass response for such a small bar. The specs say frequency response on this goes from 70Hz-20kHz, and it seems to reflect that. Can't find power specs listed anywhere, but my guess is 50W.
I've never heard the TCL bar, but the Alto 6 specs say frequency response is 150Hz-20kHz, and it looks as if it is more intended to pair with a sub (i.e. see their Alto 6+, which looks like the same bar but with a subwoofer included in the set), as 150Hz looks suspiciously like a crossover frequency. I would expect this bar to be able to get louder overall due to size (31.5") and wattage specs (120W), just not across the bass range.
Also, disclaimer, I am not an audiophile, so I'm not going to say anything about reproduction quality, lol.
Thanks, for this in-depth spec analysis. That frequency response comparison convinced me to return my $29 TCL Alto 6 and step up to the $50 Vizio V20x-J8.
TCL Alto 6 has pretty good sound for it's price. I have read that Vizio sound ards tend to have better bass response... If that's what you want or need. I don't know about this particular model though.
The Alto 6 sounded better than my LG SK1 though. Not sure if that's helpful.
I had LG Sk1 too. It was no better than my TV. it was a joke.
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I've never heard the TCL bar, but the Alto 6 specs say frequency response is 150Hz-20kHz, and it looks as if it is more intended to pair with a sub (i.e. see their Alto 6+, which looks like the same bar but with a subwoofer included in the set), as 150Hz looks suspiciously like a crossover frequency. I would expect this bar to be able to get louder overall due to size (31.5") and wattage specs (120W), just not across the bass range.
Also, disclaimer, I am not an audiophile, so I'm not going to say anything about reproduction quality, lol.
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The Alto 6 sounded better than my LG SK1 though. Not sure if that's helpful.