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Budget sound bar review
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:12 pm
Vizio s4251w-b4 5.1 surround sound system.
Blue tooth
I chose this over Pioneer and Sonos sound bars.
The sub is blue tooth wireless and the rear speakers connect to the sub.
I have had it for 5 days now and my impression level is off the charts.
Would highly recommend this product.
10
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:13 pm to meauxjeaux2
I just picked up an Energy soundbar. It's insane.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:14 pm to meauxjeaux2
interesting...I have been thinking about getting a sound bar...
does this plug directly into your tv or do you have to get some kind of tuner to use it?....
does this plug directly into your tv or do you have to get some kind of tuner to use it?....
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:16 pm to meauxjeaux2
Sonos is not a "budget" soundbar 
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:19 pm to Spankum
Comes with everything included. I choose the optical cable that plugs directly into my tv. Remote can be programmed to work off your own remote. Very easy setup. My Direct TV remote now controls my soundbar.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:20 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Sorry if I inferred as much. I listened to all of them and this Vizio beat even the big boy pioneer and Sonos soundbars.
The 5.1 is the winner here.
The 5.1 is the winner here.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:20 pm to meauxjeaux2
how'd you scam walmarks out of it, mj2?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:23 pm to meauxjeaux2
No worries... Sonos has great sound quality but it's main feature is connecting to multiple or the same things throughout your house
Fwiw I've had my samsung soundbar for over 3 years and have been very happy with it
Fwiw I've had my samsung soundbar for over 3 years and have been very happy with it
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:23 pm to aVatiger
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how'd you scam walmarks out of it, mj2?
Damn solid memory there bro.
Got it on Amazon prime for $249.
I feel like I scammed them after hearing how good it sounds.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:25 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
I do love the Sonos products. Way to poor to afford.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:26 pm to meauxjeaux2
Mee too sadly 
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:29 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Buddy of mine has his multi million dollar camp completely covered with Sonos. 6 different zones including the dog kennels.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:30 pm to meauxjeaux2
Let me know if he needs anymore friends
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:33 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Haha. He's the brother in law of one of my best friends. Not really a friend of mine but I get to take advantage.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:35 pm to meauxjeaux2
Those are the best kind
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:45 pm to meauxjeaux2
Sonos and Pioneer are not the "big boys" of soundbars. They are mid-fi at best.
I'm glad you are happy with your purchase.
I'm glad you are happy with your purchase.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:49 pm to VABuckeye
One is $699 the other is $549.
Not exactly audiophile sound bars but a true audiophile would never own a sound bar.
So....
Not exactly audiophile sound bars but a true audiophile would never own a sound bar.
So....
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:03 pm to meauxjeaux2
I have an earlier model from Vizio. Love it. Comes on with volume button on my cable remote. I can hear dialogue now.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 10:31 pm to meauxjeaux2
i have hte exact same setup. it is fricking sick for the money. best value; not even close. watching sports and blasting music sound amazing
Posted on 9/3/14 at 10:53 pm to meauxjeaux2
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but a true audiophile would never own a sound bar.
You'll find some that like a center channel speaker that's not terribly large, like the B&W htm4. It's passive, bulkier, and pricier than just about anything commonly referred to as a "soundbar," but I have seen them go used down near $800 on audiogon before. Much more commonly you'll see them around $1200. But I would think they're are very few audiophiles that start with center-channel, mono sound as the root of their system.
ETA: there are plenty of cheaper passive center channel speakers (excluding your HTIB parts), but I chose the cheapest one that was B&W 8-series because of the series' practically universal respect from the audiophile world.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 11:09 pm
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