VIZIO 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar (SB46514-F6) Review

7.52 Mixed Usages
8.1 SOUND QUALITY
8.1 BASS ACCURACY :
7.6 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
5.8 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
8 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2018 Rating: 4.1

Vizio SB46514-F6 is a 5.1.4 channel soundbar. You can pair this 46” soundbar with 65 or 75” TVs. The rear speakers deliver prominent  surrounds. This bar can get loud enough without showing any distortion so you can place it in large rooms. It is packed with multiple EQ options, night mode, Virtual option, etc. Dolby Digital and DTS Surround help you to play from Blu-ray players.

Our Verdict

Vizio SB46514-F6 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual: X. The subwoofer has 10” full range driver and produces punchier bass. Use the remote or Vizio SmartCast mobile app to control the bar. Dedicated upward firing drivers ensure the height effects are powerful. Movies sound very good through this bar. You can hear voices clearly and the broader soundstage engulfs you from all around.

PROS
  • Wireless streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast
  • Sturdy build quality
  • Room-filling sound
  • Tighter bass
  • Accurate vocals
CONS
  • No room calibration feature
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon
Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1.4 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature Wireless Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker Yes
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) Yes
Loudness High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty 12 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC 1 (shared)
HDMI Output 1 (shared)
Full HDMI Input 1 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 1
RCA Ports No
USB Port 1 USB Port
Ethernet Jack Yes

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is more then 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (63 ms) and Optical (89 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (67 ms).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: N/A
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: Yes
Equilizer Options: Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) Yes
Surround Level Adjustment: Yes
Virtual Surround Effect: Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard N/A
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS Yes
DTS: X N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) N/A
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) N/A

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : Yes
DTS:X : N/A
Dolby Digital : Yes
Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
DTS : Yes
Dolby TrueHD : Yes
DTS-HD MA : Yes
5.1 PCM Yes

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : Yes

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : 0.79”
Midrange Size & Types: 1.75” x 4.25”
Woofer Size & Type : 10.0"
Subwoofer Driver 1.73” x 4.27”

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Bass reflex ported
Finish he bar's whole setup is by a grille rather than a cheap-feeling fabric. It feels durable, with two side metal plates on every part of the setup.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 46.1" (117.0 cm)
Soundbar Height 2.6" (6.5 cm)
Soundbar Depth 3.3" (8.5 cm)
Subwoofer Width 14.0" (35.5 cm)
Subwoofer Depth 14.0" (35.5 cm)
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon

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