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VIZIO M-Series 5.1.2 Immersive Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Bluetooth, Wireless Subwoofer, Voice Assistant Compatible, Includes Remote Control - M512a-H6 - $350

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Not an all-time low, but back down to Black Friday pricing on this soundbar system, rated "Best Lower Mid-Range Soundbar" by Rtings.

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America's #1 Sound Bar* - VIZIO has been filling homes with truly immersive audio for over 10 years, and our sound bars just keep getting better. We are proud to provide our customers with top-tier audio products that bring movies, shows, podcasts, music, and more to life like never before. (*#1 Sound Bar Brand in 1H 2022 Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, U.S., based on units, Jan. - June 2022 combined.)

11 High-Performance Speakers - With separate tweeters and woofers, deliver fuller, clearer and more powerful sound.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Cinematic, life-like 3D surround sound around and above you.

2 Upfiring Speakers - Reflect accurate overhead sound off the ceiling for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content.

Separate Tweeters and Woofers - True 2-way speaker design delivers pristine clarity and a wider audio range.

Dynamic and Accurate Sound - The 103dB sound pressure level and 45Hz – 20kHz frequency range deliver high-performance sound.

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Model: VIZIO 5.1 M-Series Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos - M51a-H

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Werther595
02-07-2024 at 08:22 AM.
02-07-2024 at 08:22 AM.
Quote from RazerWolf :
How do we know we're getting a new one and not just old stock they're pushing out?
I think it's fixed via firmware update, which you can do on any
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Fenix33
02-07-2024 at 09:33 AM.
02-07-2024 at 09:33 AM.
Pretend Atmos
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Danyole
02-07-2024 at 11:17 AM.
02-07-2024 at 11:17 AM.
Quote from RazerWolf :
How do we know we're getting a new one and not just old stock they're pushing out?
Pretty sure you can just update the firmware yourself if needed but by the lack of complaints over the past year it seems like they've gone through all the old units. The M51a goes on sale for $200 every year during BF so they move a lot of units
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02-08-2024 at 05:51 AM.
02-08-2024 at 05:51 AM.
Quote from Fenix33 :
Pretend Atmos

This model has the up firing speakers on the sound bar, so real Atmos. Not saying it is the best implementation out there, but it fits the definition of Atmos
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02-08-2024 at 05:54 AM.
02-08-2024 at 05:54 AM.
Quote from IndigoOstrich813 :
I bought both to compare them, side by side, and kept the M51a over the M512. It was louder, less veiled sounding, and had better channel separation. If Atmos matters to you I didn't notice much difference at all (testing with meteor scene in Rings of Power).
The M51 does annoyingly drop its signal between source inputs (gaming and then immediately switching to Android box) sometimes, but I think it's great otherwise.
Honestly I think the V51-H6 @ $150 is more than enough for most people but any of these should be an appreciable improvement over TV speakers

Are the two up-firing speakers the only difference between these units? Looks like dimensions and weight of the sub and satellites are identical, remote and touch controls look the same. 9 speakers vs 11 speakers per the descriptions
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02-08-2024 at 12:23 PM.
02-08-2024 at 12:23 PM.
I bought this one on BF. Very good soundbar when it is working. Clear conversation, impressive surrounding sound, much better than old Samsung 2.1 with 2 rear speakers, no comparison. Hisense soundbar is garbage, don't buy. One issue with eArc, not compatible with fire cube 2nd gen. No audio sometimes, fire remote can't control volume with eArc or optical. It could be fire cube issue, but Vizio soundbar is big brand. I see a lot of eArc complaints. Atmos is simulated not real, chicken rib, but better than nothing. Buy with caution.
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02-09-2024 at 04:56 AM.
02-09-2024 at 04:56 AM.
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Up to the person, but this is open box excellent for 273 at Best Buy if you can find it.
Same for me to add here - it's also $236 for certified refurb on eBay with a 2 year warranty. It's sold by Vizio.
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02-09-2024 at 07:55 AM.
02-09-2024 at 07:55 AM.
Quote from Fellblade16 :
Same for me to add here - it's also $236 for certified refurb on eBay with a 2 year warranty. It's sold by Vizio.
Can you share the link for $236? The only one I see is for $369.99
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02-11-2024 at 11:22 AM.
02-11-2024 at 11:22 AM.
$345 now, and 20% back if charge with Prime VISA.
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Fenix33
02-12-2024 at 10:13 AM.
02-12-2024 at 10:13 AM.
Quote from Werther595 :
This model has the up firing speakers on the sound bar, so real Atmos. Not saying it is the best implementation out there, but it fits the definition of Atmos
It's probably 10% of what atmos is intended to sound like at best. I don't even know why they allow stuff like this to be called atmos.
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