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VIZIO 5.1 M-Series Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos - M51a-H
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Dec 3, 2023
Cookingqueen
4 out of 5 stars review

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Above average

The price & the quality are great. I was expecting just a little more bass with it though. From testing it out in the store to seeing it up at home, due to the space difference, it doesn't quite have as much bass as from the store. Other than that, it has been doing us well.

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Dec 26, 2023
Kiara
2 out of 5 stars review

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Disappointed

We can barely hear the subwoofer and the speakers working unless we have the volume turned up way louder than we would like. My husband is deaf in one ear and thought this would be more helpful for him but it’s not unless it’s cranked up. Glad we still have the box because we will be returning it.

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Can you give us some additional details about the issue you are experiencing? This is not typical so I would like to learn more so we can assist with troubleshooting. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’. We’ve got agents ready to chat, text message, or speak with you on the phone. 

Jan 25, 2023
Ankur
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great soundbar for a first-time soundbar user

I am a using a soundbar for the first time and therefore cannot compare it to other soundbars. But I can tell that sound from this soundbar sounds great. I find it good for watching movies and for streaming music from my phone. One thing I didn't know was that the subwoofer and side speakers are meant to go besides and behind the listener respectively while the main speaker sits in front of the TV. This means that some planning is needed to make additional space for those extra components.

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Dec 11, 2021
Don
5 out of 5 stars review

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Vizio sound bar with Atmos.

I rarely review products but the Vizio sound bar with Dolby Atmos is truly outstanding. Reasonably easy to install. The main problem is hiding the plugin and HDMI cables behind the TV. The rear speakers need stands. I purchased stands after I purchased the speakers. The stands improve the sound because they can be placed correctly. After setup, the speakers are amazing. The sound is soooo good. The voice in movies or sports or news or whatever is great. Finally I can hear the voice!

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Jan 9, 2024
Swiz
5 out of 5 stars review

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Works great with new LG TV

I replaced my 2016 M series Vizio TV with a new LG 65” due to the native apps like YouTube TV were no longer supported (which stinks on an otherwise good TV). The reviews on the LG sound bar combined with the listening experience of the display model in store convinced me it was not the best idea to replace the sound bar with the LG. However, the old Vizio sound bar did not have HDMI necessary to control it with any TV. I decided to by the VIZIO sound bar similar to my old one but with HDMI. Totally pleased with my decision as you don’t see the brand on the bar below the TV and it sounds amazing. I have another Samsung TV with a Samsung sound bar and wish I had done the same and matched it with a Vizio and saved a bunch of money.

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Mar 24, 2022
Joe
5 out of 5 stars review

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I highly recommend.

Great sound overall; plenty of bass; frequencies are discrete, not muddled. I have some hearing loss, so dialogue clarity is important. Great for dialogue. The various speakers' volume levels are controllable. I shopped around a lot for this item; very happy with this purchase. Price was good, too, in comparison. I recommend!

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Aug 24, 2021
AchyBreaky
5 out of 5 stars review

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Read the Manual to Hear the Surround

Very nice surround sound system. Had to figure out options on remote to get it into the full surround to kick in.

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Jun 19, 2022
Abe
2 out of 5 stars review

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Vizio sound bar

When it works it's fine. But I'm having connection issues. I'm using the hdmi-e cable, I might have to change to the optical wire, I don't know.

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Hello Abe, can you give us some additional details about the issue you are experiencing? This is not typical so I would like to learn more so we can assist with troubleshooting. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’. We’ve got agents ready to chat, text message, or speak with you on the phone. 

May 31, 2021
CAR003
5 out of 5 stars review

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The one to buy

The M Series is the best for the money! TV sound quality is really good & movie or streaming effects are great!

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Apr 13, 2023
albow
4 out of 5 stars review

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Very Happy!

Competes with much more expensive Samsung sound bar I have in the bedroom. Purchase this unit if you want high dollar sound for a budget cost!

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