i moved (or tried to move) from a (2023) vizio 2.1 soundbar to this, and discovered, after spending the entire afternoon setting everything up, that an HDMI IN connection is no longer available on 2024 vizio soundbars. as i have no other way to hook things up, am returning this. it's probably great, but not here, nor for anyone who needs that input. very disappointing. Read more

Very pleased- I got worried reading bad reviews about connectivity, but I'm using this with a TCL 65Q750G and no problems at all. TV recognized it automatically and sent the sound to it without me havingto do anything. No problem getting the app work either. I like it- I didn't want another remote anyway. Tested it out with Thor: Love & Thunder and it sounded great, no issues. I have a little hearing loss and the "clear dialog" in the app ended up being a pretty dramatic perk for me. You do lose the volume level numbers on the TV, but didn’t take long to get used to it. The volume level is very different depending on what TV app I'm using; I'll have to look into that. Bluetooth from my phone works really well too. It switches right back the TV input when I disconnect my phone. Read more

This sound home theater system sounds good. Has a clean and emmersive sound. I also like the design throughout, but my one thing that takes one star is the fact that you're forced to use an app in lieu of a remote to take advantage of the full features of this system. This app allows you to customize your experience with the sounds in theory. My issue is that it wasn't working for me. Many of the features were either not working or not available in the app. I couldn't even control basic things like mute, volume or input selections. I think they should offer the remote if they haven't perfected this app. Read more

When watching shows like stranger things you feel like you are there. Everything shakes like in a movie theater. Soround speakers are small but very powerful. Way better than my JBL Bar 500 and the JBL is more expensive. No remote control but you can use the app. It works really well in our living room. I really love it and enjoy listening to music and watching movies/shows. It was very easy to set up. Easier than JBL at least. Read more

Little update: After having the setup for a few weeks, my biggest issue is that the bluetooth connection takes a long time establish. This is only REALLY a problem when switching between audio modes for music and back for viewing shows. Movie mode has too much bass for music to be enjoyed and music mode lacks the full surround sound for movie immersion. It is here I wish it did have a simple remote with a toggle. Original: I "upgraded" to this 185w surround system from a 600w Samsung 2.1 soundbar from a couple years ago... I was skeptical, but the Atmos intrigued me and let me tell you... ZERO regrets in purchasing this 5.1.2 system. It sounded amazing out of the box and minimal fuss with settings thanks to modern eARC and CEC. I mean, wow... No physical remote, but I highly suggest getting the app (which IS the remote and visual EQ) to toggle between music and video mode - the difference is very noteworthy. Otherwise you just use the ARC or CEC of your TV/streamer to control the volume, power, mute. It came with everything need in the box as well, from rated HDMI cable to Velcro cable ties - which is quite nice. We tested with Spotify playing some tracks from the musical Wicked, I appreciated the isolated violins and cellos in the rear speakers. And watched Oppenheimer in HDR10+ with 7.1 Dolby Atmos (which processed to 5.1.2 for the Vizio. Considering that TV has become a regular recreation for my wife and I, the money is well spent and the device will see daily use. For a dollar a day... It's paid for itself by the end of the year! Read more