Sound bars are ok if you’re looking for a simple and cheap way to improve your TV sound. If you want something better, let me know what your setup is in the comments below and I will be glad to make a recommendation.
Sound Bars in this Review
VIZIO 36″ 2.1 Channel Sound Bar System (SB362An-F6) (2018 Model) Built-in “Subwoofers”
As of 3/25/18 this is $98 at Walmart: http://bit.ly/vizioSB362An-F6
(Save more by using Ebates Chrome Extension: https://www.ebates.com/r/EGENIU2?eeid=28187)
Vizio SB3621n-E8 36″ 2.1 Channel Soundbar System with “Wireless” Subwoofer
Currently $129 at Costco: http://bit.ly/VizioSB621n-E8
Currently $148 on Amazon: http://bit.ly/VizioSB3621-E8M
Speakers to look out for instead of using a sound bar:
Fluance Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Remote: http://bit.ly/FluanceAi40White (Review coming soon!)
My Home Theater Setup
ELAC UB5 Bookshelf Speakers: http://bit.ly/ELACUB5
ELAC UC5 Center Channel: http://bit.ly/ElacUC5
Pioneer SP BS22-LR Rear Speakers: http://bit.ly/PioneerSP-BS22-LR
Micca Covo-S Dolby Atmos Ceiling Speakers: http://bit.ly/MiccaCovoS
Denon X4400H (Newer Version of X4100W) AVR Receiver: http://bit.ly/DenonX4400H
BenQ HT-2050 Projector: http://bit.ly/benqht2050
109″ Silver Ticket Projector Screen: http://bit.ly/silverticketscreen
Gear I used for this video:
Tascam Audio Recorder: http://bit.ly/TascamDR70DJoeNTell
Panasonic GH4: http://bit.ly/GH4JoeNTell
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 for Nikon F-Mount: http://bit.ly/Sigma1835LENS
Metabones Speedbooster for Micro-Four-Thirds: http://bit.ly/MetabonesNikonSpeedbooster
Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic: http://bit.ly/SennheiserMKH416
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Price: $79.99
(Renewed) VIZIO SB362An-F6B 36 inches 2.1 Sound Bar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers
Designed to complement TVs 40 inches and larger; Low Frequency Down to 50Hertz Flexible design, rest the Sound Bar below the TV or mount it on the wall, the speakers will automatically adjust to either configuration Stream music from your smartphone,... (as of May 25, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $159.99
VIZIO SB3651-E6B 5.1 Soundbar Home Speaker, Black (Renewed)
Stream music from any Chromecast enabled audio app over Wi Fi with no interruptions Download the VIZIO Smart Cast app and turn your mobile device into a powerful remote Tip: Verify the sound bar is on the correct input and has content playing on scre... (as of May 25, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $99.99
VIZIO SB3621n-E8B 2.1 Soundbar Home Speaker, Black (Manufacturer Renewed)
Audio quality enjoy 100 dB of room filling, Crystal clear sound with less than 1 percent total harmonic distortion Wireless subwoofer wireless subwoofer adds booming bass Bluetooth built in Bluetooth lets you stream music from your mobile device in h... (as of May 25, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $199.99
Great video, I was also impressed with the Vizio 3621 the bass and clarity blew me away. My this is that I can’t decide if I like the Bose Sound touch 300 or the Yamaha YAS 706 r YSP 5600 , or the Vizio, I’m willing to spend up to 2000. Dollars.. Thanks for the video..
Thanks for the video. Am looking into the Vizio bar with the integrated subwoofer to complement a 55″ bedroom TV. Does $100 at Walmart for that seem cheap to you considering they are MSRP at $140? Considering swooping one up. Would you recommend? You seem to be one of the first people to get their hands on it and do a review, so props on being timely. Subscribed! 🙂
Great video! Love the BMW poster in the back
One suggestion – a demo of each.
Great vid. I think one thing you didn’t mention is that sound bars are perfect for people in apartments. I live in Chicago and would love a full surround setup, but I’m not going to put my neighbors thru that. Subwoofers are extremely annoying in apartment buildings. Having “some” bass from the SB362An-F6 is just enough for watching TV. And then I have my Sennheiser RS185 wireless headphone setup when I want to watch movies.
Great video Joe. I consider myself an audiophile, as I love the sound of good quality audio. However, I had a traditional 5.1 surround sound set up with the trailing wires and a big av amp. At the time they were great but they were a pain to configure and they took up too much space. Now, I use a Dolby Atmos sound bar, with a subwoofer. The sound is much better than the surround sound system. I believe in moving with the times when it comes to audio, as long as the audio is good. I’m 59 and I even use a sony soundbar connected to my computer via Bluetooth. The sound is amazing. I feel that the dyed in the wool audiophiles are really missing out by hanging on to the past.
Good stuff sir congrats on the second member to the family.
I am waiting for shenhizer ambeo sound bar
I was about to ask how much bass control they give you….that’s…unimpressive.