Vizio V Series 5.1 Soundbar (V51-H6) Review

7.78 Mixed Usages
8.1 SOUND QUALITY
8.1 BASS ACCURACY :
8.7 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
7 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2020 Rating: 4.5

Vizio V51x-J6 comes with soundbar, rears and a subwoofer. Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual Surround create 3D sound in the room.   The 5” subwoofer packs a punch and you can enjoy deep bass from it. you can adjust bass, treble, or choose one from multiple EQ modes. Connectivity includes HDMI ARC, optical, USB, 3.5mm port and voice assistant input. If you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar, check the Vizio M Series M512a-H6.

Our Verdict

Vizio V51x-J6 is a 5.1 channel soundbar that is better for music. With dedicated rear speakers, surrounds are powerful. This affordable 5.1 soundbar is ideal as an upgrade over TV audio. For wireless connectivity, there is only Bluetooth option. It has broad soundstage and can get quite loud. You can enjoy movies, music or TV shows with this bar. The dialog-heavy contents are clear and loud.

PROS
  • Cheap
  • Independent center
  • Dedicated satellites
  • Sleek and slim design
  • Handy remote
CONS
  • No Wi-Fi or Chromecast
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Subwoofer Feature Separate 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 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 (41 ms) and Optical (37 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A ms).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: Yes
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 : 1.75" (4)
Subwoofer Driver 3x6" (2)

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Ported
Finish The has a decent build quality. The components are mostly made of plastic, which feels solid and durable.
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 8.3" (21.2 cm)
Subwoofer Depth 8.3" (21.2 cm)
Where to buy
Amazon Buy on Amazon
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
Ebay Buy on Ebay
Where to buy
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Wallmart Buy on Wallmart
Ebay Buy on Ebay

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