Vizio V Series 2.1 Soundbar (V21x-J8) Review

7.4 Mixed Usages
7.4 SOUND QUALITY
7.9 BASS ACCURACY :
8.1 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
6.6 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: Rating: 4.1

Vizio V21x-J8 is a 2.1 channel soundbar with a subwoofer. It works with Dolby Audio and DTS Digital Surround to create virtual surround sound. Make sure to place it in a small room and play in normal volumes. It can handle movies and music pretty well. Use different EQ to improve the sound. The bar has good soundstage and loudness.

Our Verdict

Vizio V21x-J8 is one of the best soundbars under $100. The full range drivers ensure good sound quality. It can produce deep and clear bass through the sub. This system is an excellent upgrade over TV audio. Vocals are clear in most cases but at low volumes there might be some distortions. The wireless subwoofer gives a cleaner look. Remote control is user-friendly, and the bar is also compatible with voice assistants.

PROS
  • Dialogue enhancement option
  • Sleek design
  • Decent bass
  • Cheap
  • Loud
CONS
  • No Dolby Atmos
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 2.1 Channel
Placement Type Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Wireless
Subwoofer Feature Built-in Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker N/A
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output N/A
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 None
Full HDMI Input 3 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 1
RCA Ports No
USB Port 1 USB Port
Ethernet Jack No

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation is more than standard deviation (3.4 dB). But fair enough for small room.)
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 ) No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is over 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (45 ms) and Optical (69 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A 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: N/A
Virtual Surround Effect: N/A

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

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

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : Yes

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type :
Midrange Size & Types:
Woofer Size & Type :
Subwoofer Driver

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Ported
Finish The bar is made plastic, which feels durable. The subwoofer is made by melamine
Color Black
Soundbar Width 36.0" (91.5 cm)
Soundbar Height 2.3" (5.8 cm)
Soundbar Depth 3.2" (8.2 cm)
Subwoofer Width 7.7" (19.5 cm)
Subwoofer Depth 7.7" (19.5 cm)
Where to buy
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Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart

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