Design and build:

Vizio V51-H6 and V51x-J6 are 36” wide soundbars that will be a good fit for medium sized TVs (55 to 65”). They are available is basic black color. A simple rectangular design is seen in the soundbars. Comparing Vizio V51-H6 vs V51x-J6, the V51-H6 has a bit larger subwoofer than the V51x-J6 model. Compared to other soundbar systems, Vizio has small satellites. It is a great option for users who want satellites but do not have much room for it.

Both the bars and satellites are wall mountable. They come with necessary accessories as well. The subwoofer will not connect to the bar which will give a clean look. Instead, it will connect to satellites. Vizio V51-H6 and V51x-J6 bars and subwoofers are made of good quality plastic and have a fabric covering. Overall, the build quality is good, but you need to take extra care of the fabric. Make sure to keep pets and kids away from it.

Performance:

Vizio V Series V51-H6 and V51x-J6 are 5.1 channel soundbars. They have a total of 6 speakers. The soundbars have a 1.66" x 2.77" driver for front left, right and center channels. The satellites have same sized driver as well. This means these soundbars have similar sound performance with minor differences. Comparing Vizio V51-H6 vs V51x-J6, the V51-H6 model has a 5” subwoofer compared to the 4.5” in V51x-J6. This means V51-H6 will deliver slightly better and improved bass.

Vizio V Series V51-H6 has a robust and room-filling performance. It is way better than stereo systems or built-in TV speakers. with dedicated satellite speakers, the surround performance is impressive. The audio stretches around the user making you feel each scene of the movie. Center channel clarity is amazing, and it does not sound muffled at all. In terms of soundstage, it is broad and has good focus. Action packed movies were quite enjoyable.

Comparing the V51-H6 vs V51x-J6, the V51-H6 is slightly louder than the V51x-J6. While both the soundbars are ready for partying, we suggest placing them in medium-sized rooms. The subwoofer successfully generates a vibration-like feeling in the audio space. It has enough thump and rumble even if it is not room shaking. While the bar may not be able to deliver audiophile grade sound, when you overlook the minor flaws it is worth it.

Vizio V Series V51x-J6 delivers impressive performance which is quite similar to the V51-H6 soundbar. While you might not get the ultimate immersive experience like high-end bars, it is an excellent choice for small rooms. We love how this compact soundbar produces engaging sound with music and movies. It has a broad soundfield but it might sound flat. However, it shows good accuracy. Compared to TV speakers, the soundbar system has an outstanding audio quality.

The surround sound of V51x-J6 soundbar is quite convincing thanks to the dedicated satellites. Along with music and movies, the bar can be used for playing games as well by connecting gaming consoles. It does not have up-firing speakers, nor does it support Dolby Atmos. Instead, it has DTS Virtual: X that tries to create a virtual sound space around the user. This is similar to the V51-H6 model. These soundbars may have minor issues like audio delay as you play after pausing it.

Connectivity:

The soundbars have the following connection ports: optical, HDMI ARC, 3.5mm port and USB port. Both the speakers have Bluetooth connectivity but there is no Wi-Fi.

Control options:

On the top of the Vizio V51-H6 and V51x-J6 soundbars there are the following physical controls: power, volume, input change and Bluetooth pairing. They come with remote controls with a few buttons that are useful. You can tweak settings and do setup with the remote. The remote and a small display that show which settings you choose.

Although it does not support Airplay 2 or Chromecast, it has an aux port through which you can add 3^rd party voice enabled devices like Amazon Echo Dot or Google Nest Hub Mini. In this way users can use voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant to control the bars.

Settings:

Vizio V51-H6 and V51x-J6 soundbars have a variety of settings. They have night mode, voice mode, virtual surround option. You can adjust the subwoofer and surround channel levels, bass and treble levels. They have different modes including Movie, Music, Direct and Game.

Cost:

Vizio V51-H6 and V51x-J6 soundbars are quite affordable. We love the fact that 5.1 system with dedicated satellites and subwoofer are available at such a low cost.

FAQ:

Why should I choose Vizio?

Vizio is well known for manufacturing good quality soundbars at an affordable price. The V51-H6 and V51x-J6 are some examples of that. Without any fancy features like Atmos support or Chromecast, these bars deliver pristine sound quality with great bass.