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

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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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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.
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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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These are great until they just stop working.
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hosser
07-22-2022 at 12:46 PM.
07-22-2022 at 12:46 PM.
I've never price matched anything. How do you go about doing it? Whenever a deal went dead I just waited for the next time. Can you go in the store to do it or how do you do it over the phone? Sorry, I'm pretty sure I'll get some heat because it seems everyone price matches stuff all the time around here. Closest stores to me are Walmart Kroger and ace hardware. Lol. Everything else 45 min or more away.
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07-22-2022 at 03:49 PM.
07-22-2022 at 03:49 PM.
I was fortunate enough to have Best Buy price match this item. All the comments have me doubting it nonetheless. And yes, I've owned many Vizio soundbars in the past. Should I purchase the Klipsch ProCinena 400 from Costco when it goes on sale for $230 later this month?
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07-22-2022 at 03:57 PM.
07-22-2022 at 03:57 PM.
Quote from happ1n3ssis :
I was fortunate enough to have Best Buy price match this item. All the comments have me doubting it nonetheless. And yes, I've owned many Vizio soundbars in the past. Should I purchase the Klipsch ProCinena 400 from Costco when it goes on sale for $230 later this month?
Probably not. But only you can determine your price vs. performance threshold.

https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/r...t-compared

https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/r...s-m512a-h6
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bchinherein
07-22-2022 at 04:26 PM.
07-22-2022 at 04:26 PM.
As of July 22, 4:25 pm PT, I was able to get it price matched through Best Buy, don't bother ordering through Game Stop.
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aparoche
07-24-2022 at 11:59 AM.
07-24-2022 at 11:59 AM.
So FedEx wouldn't deliver the package yesterday because I wasn't available, even though I never heard the doorbell ring. But then today, they just leave the package on my front porch without ringing the doorbell or requesting a signature. Makes sense…

The worst thing is that GameStop didn't even put it in a plain shipping box. It was shipped it the awkward sized manufacturer box so it is clear as day what it is. Stupid.
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07-25-2022 at 04:47 AM.
07-25-2022 at 04:47 AM.
Quote from aparoche :
So FedEx wouldn't deliver the package yesterday because I wasn't available, even though I never heard the doorbell ring. But then today, they just leave the package on my front porch without ringing the doorbell or requesting a signature. Makes sense…

The worst thing is that GameStop didn't even put it in a plain shipping box. It was shipped it the awkward sized manufacturer box so it is clear as day what it is. Stupid.
Exactly how mine arrived Sat. from the Amazon Prime deal. Plus Amazon handed it off to the USPS for delivery once it hit Southern California which is unusual for a large package.
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shikari
07-27-2022 at 07:14 AM.
07-27-2022 at 07:14 AM.
Mine arrived from GameStop with packaging taking an abuse and also the sound bar grill has a huge dent. Not sure what the GameStop return policy is like.
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boosterjm
07-29-2022 at 08:53 AM.
07-29-2022 at 08:53 AM.
I wish Costco sells this model soon..
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arkaaya
08-03-2022 at 01:46 PM.
08-03-2022 at 01:46 PM.
Back in stock at Gamestop, available for ordering.
PMed with Bestbuy and picked up from local store.
Hope it meets my expectations.
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Chingu808
08-03-2022 at 03:16 PM.
08-03-2022 at 03:16 PM.
I brought a open box excellent condition. Vizio M215a-J6 2.1 M-Series Premium SB, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The Subwoofer shows that it is powered on. But I get no sound coming out from it. Plus when you hold down the power button on the SB it comes back and says it can't find the subwoofer. It's hooked up to the 4K TV through eArc.Might have to send it back if I can't figure this out.
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08-03-2022 at 04:40 PM.
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Quote from Chingu808 :
I brought a open box excellent condition. Vizio M215a-J6 2.1 M-Series Premium SB, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The Subwoofer shows that it is powered on. But I get no sound coming out from it. Plus when you hold down the power button on the SB it comes back and says it can't find the subwoofer. It's hooked up to the 4K TV through eArc.Might have to send it back if I can't figure this out.

Imagine my shock
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08-22-2022 at 02:09 PM.
08-22-2022 at 02:09 PM.
Price matched to BB. Was in stock at gamestop
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09-04-2022 at 09:48 PM.
09-04-2022 at 09:48 PM.
Quote from arkaaya :
Back in stock at Gamestop, available for ordering.
PMed with Bestbuy and picked up from local store.
Hope it meets my expectations.

Do you like it so far?
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09-07-2022 at 10:49 AM.
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Do you like it so far?
It is pretty good, but the upward firing Atmos speakers don't really add anything. I bought the M51a-H6 model for $250 from Sams - it is the model below the M512a-H6 and doesn't have the upward firing speakers. But the sound is the same from both, the upward speakers don't seem to add anything extra. If anything, the M51a is quicker to recognize the sound format and has less lag when switching inputs. So, ended up keeping the M51a and returned the M512a.

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09-07-2022 at 11:41 AM.
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Quote from arkaaya :
It is pretty good, but the upward firing Atmos speakers don't really add anything. I bought the M51a-H6 model for $250 from Sams - it is the model below the M512a-H6 and doesn't have the upward firing speakers. But the sound is the same from both, the upward speakers don't seem to add anything extra. If anything, the M51a is quicker to recognize the sound format and has less lag when switching inputs. So, ended up keeping the M51a and returned the M512a.

Thanks. I'll then go for M51a as well
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