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VIZIO 5.1.2-Channel M512A-H6 Premium Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer Expired

$350
$499.99
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GameStop has VIZIO 5.1.2-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar (M512A-H6) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member aparoche for posting this deal.

Features:
  • 11 High-Performance speakers with separate tweeters and woofers, deliver fuller, clearer sound
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technology
  • 2 Up-firing Speakers reflect accurate overhead sound off the ceiling for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content
  • 6" Subwoofer
  • Dual Stereo Mode

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  • About this deal:
    • This matches a recent Frontpage deal from April '22.
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 67 reviews.
    • RTINGS.com gives this soundbar a rating of 8.2 out of 10.
  • About this store:
    • View GameStop return policy here.

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VIZIO M-Series 5.1.2 Sound Bar and Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos and DTSX Black (M512A-H6) $349.99 + Free Shipping at GameStop.com [gamestop.com]

I already own one of these setups and was looking for another. Quite frankly, it's the highest quality 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup you can buy at this low of a price point. The sound bar includes two upfiring speakers that bounce off the ceiling to mimic ceiling speakers. It's usually $499.99 retail but it periodically dips down to this price. I went ahead and purchased it from GameStop even though I realize they are oftentimes a nightmare with online purchases and potentially having to deal with returns but I had a $50 GameStop gift card lying around and I am also a PowerUp Rewards Pro member so I will receive rewards points back as well. I ended up getting it for $321.86 shipped after applying my gift card, along with whatever amount of rewards points I receive in a few days.

But I'm sure all of you will be able to wisely price-match this deal at Best Buy where this it's currently priced at $499.99 [bestbuy.com], as long as it stays in stock at GameStop and you act fast!

The reviews are pretty good, just in case you don't believe me. However, if you are expecting a Samsung 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos experience, you will probably be disappointed, but you won't be spending $1,000+ on this setup as you would on a similar Samsung setup.
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After owning 2 different Vizio atmos sound bar which includes the Vizio elevate, I would not get another Visio sound bar again. There was too much issue ranging from not connecting to the tv to no sound. The Visio warranty is good and the customer service is great. I had them replaced my elevate with a brand new one. I end up selling it on eBay at a lost.
Just don't do it. Been through several Vizio soundbars, a couple of which were reported to have had their firmware issues resolved. All have the same issues that require constant reboots.

I have a smart plug dedicated for my current 5.1.4 soundbar with the rear upfiring and use Alexa with a custom command that reboots power to the sound bar with a 1 minute wait. This morning, I had to have Alexa reboot the unit 3 times until it finally started playing sound out of the actual soundbar (and not the TV or no sound from either).

I've tried everything including loading the latest firmware from Vizio via USB. It's just garbage eARC implementation as confirmed by the fact that I never have these issues on my Sonos set on same TV.

When it works, it sounds great for my smaller space. But I can't recommend it if you value your time and money
These are great until they just stop working.

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07-20-2022 at 09:58 PM.

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After owning 2 different Vizio atmos sound bar which includes the Vizio elevate, I would not get another Visio sound bar again. There was too much issue ranging from not connecting to the tv to no sound. The Visio warranty is good and the customer service is great. I had them replaced my elevate with a brand new one. I end up selling it on eBay at a lost.
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07-20-2022 at 10:05 PM.
07-20-2022 at 10:05 PM.
Currently dealing with failed firmware update on 5.1 version of this (M51A-H6). Want something louder than a Roku Streambar but am leary of Vizio after bad experiences with their TV's and now soundbars.
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JamesG07
07-20-2022 at 10:09 PM.
07-20-2022 at 10:09 PM.
Bought at this price several months ago and have been pretty happy.

Had a pretty old 5.1 system from them that had all sorts of connection issues with the wireless sub and rears. The last straw was when it just wouldn't cooperate with a new TV.

This new one sounds great. Only issue is that twice the sub and rears just didn't turn on but once they're on, they're not constantly going out like my old one.

Lastly, the up-firing speakers add depth that you'll miss if you turn them off but they don't sound like speakers mounted in your ceiling.
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07-20-2022 at 10:11 PM.
07-20-2022 at 10:11 PM.
These are great until they just stop working.
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07-20-2022 at 10:18 PM.
07-20-2022 at 10:18 PM.
I bought Vizio products for many years as a budget alternative to more expensive brands. They were never great, but now they are just bad.
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07-20-2022 at 10:32 PM.

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07-20-2022 at 10:32 PM.
Quote from buzzspot :
Currently dealing with failed firmware update on 5.1 version of this (M51A-H6). Want something louder than a Roku Streambar but am leary of Vizio after bad experiences with their TV's and now soundbars.
The M51A-H6 is the CostCo model that is littered with issues (power failures, etc.) and that no one should ever buy -- just look around on Reddit, etc.

Meanwhile, this model is solid. I already own one and it is really nice.
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07-20-2022 at 10:36 PM.
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Quote from JamesG07 :
Lastly, the up-firing speakers add depth that you'll miss if you turn them off but they don't sound like speakers mounted in your ceiling.
I think it depends on your setup / ceiling / acoustics. I agree with you that it doesn't sound like speakers are mounted in your ceiling but I do get a little bit of the effect that it is trying to imitate in Dolby Atmos movies with the volume cranked up.
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07-20-2022 at 10:57 PM.
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Bought for $230 in clearance at SD Costco. Great sound.
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07-20-2022 at 10:59 PM.
07-20-2022 at 10:59 PM.
Just don't do it. Been through several Vizio soundbars, a couple of which were reported to have had their firmware issues resolved. All have the same issues that require constant reboots.

I have a smart plug dedicated for my current 5.1.4 soundbar with the rear upfiring and use Alexa with a custom command that reboots power to the sound bar with a 1 minute wait. This morning, I had to have Alexa reboot the unit 3 times until it finally started playing sound out of the actual soundbar (and not the TV or no sound from either).

I've tried everything including loading the latest firmware from Vizio via USB. It's just garbage eARC implementation as confirmed by the fact that I never have these issues on my Sonos set on same TV.

When it works, it sounds great for my smaller space. But I can't recommend it if you value your time and money
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07-20-2022 at 11:00 PM.
07-20-2022 at 11:00 PM.
Quote from andyl8u :
After owning 2 different Vizio atmos sound bar which includes the Vizio elevate, I would not get another Visio sound bar again. There was too much issue ranging from not connecting to the tv to no sound. The Visio warranty is good and the customer service is great. I had them replaced my elevate with a brand new one. I end up selling it on eBay at a lost.

Same. They sound good enough, but the constant connectivity issues (and then never connected again) made me never want to buy another Vizio speaker again, and I won't.
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07-20-2022 at 11:03 PM.
07-20-2022 at 11:03 PM.
I just picked up an open box LG SP9YA for $320 today but I was looking for this one... Not sure what to do. Open to advice! seems like software update issues? I'm already struggling with the open box LG though so...🤷
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07-21-2022 at 12:01 AM.
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Have this. Wouldn't buy it again. Keeps having issues with disconnecting and connecting again at random times.
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