Vizio V-Series 36-inch 5.1 Sound Bar Review (V51X-J6)

7.56 Mixed Usages
7.7 SOUND QUALITY
7.7 BASS ACCURACY :
8.4 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
7 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2020 Rating: 4.5

Vizio V51x-J6 is a 5.1 soundbar system that comes with satellites and subwoofer. Out of the box the soundbar shows good clarity and details. It supports Dolby Audio and DTS Digital Surround to create virtual sound throughout the room. A total of 6 speakers produces spacious sound with tighter bass from 4.5” subwoofer. If you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar, check the Vizio M51ax

Our Verdict

Vizio V51x-J6 has versatile placement. You can place the satellite speakers on the front instead of rear side. Adjust the bass and treble to change the sound pattern. It can get loud enough to produce room-filling sound. Movies and music sound quite good through this bar. Vocals are clearer and surrounds are powerful. Choose one of the EQ modes based on content type.

PROS
  • Well built
  • Backlit remote
  • Affordable
  • Bluetooth
  • Great value
CONS
  • No Dolby Atmos
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Subwoofer Feature Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker Yes
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 None
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 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 more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) soundstage has good focus overall but but some sound tracks seem to be bit more diffused and lack separation.
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 (33 ms) and Optical (65 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A).

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 N/A
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus N/A
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 : 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 : 5" (114.30mm)
Subwoofer Driver 4.5” subwoofer deliver

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Ported
Finish The bar and the satellites has a same build, with mostly matte-textured plastic, which feels solid and durable. The subwoofer is also made of melamine.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 36.0" (91.5 cm)
Soundbar Height 2.2" (5.7 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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Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
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Where to buy
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Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
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