VIZIO M-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar Kit with Dolby Atmos and DTS.X M51a-H6

1 January 20211 January 2021Home Theater ReviewsBy Olin Coles

VIZIO 5.1 Sound Bar M51a-H6 Speaker System Review

Like most people in 2020, I retreated indoors during the global pandemic. It has been a constant challenge to entertain and distract, but thankfully streaming services have helped with plenty of shows and movies. This past year has given the term ‘Netflix and chill’ new meaning, and with some help from VIZIO, 2021 could have some added thrill. Boasting eleven total speakers across four components, the new 2021 revision VIZIO M-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (model M51a-H6) might just shake you out of this long hibernation.

VIZIO V585x-H1 4K HDR Smart TV Front Color

17 November 2020DisplaysBy Olin Coles

VIZIO V585x-H1 58″ 4K HDR Smart TV Review

For under $300 you get a 58-inch 4K UHD display loaded with HDR10+ support, SmartCast 4.0 technology, 802.11n Dual Band Wi-Fi, and VIZIO’s new V-Gaming Engine featuring Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and AMD FreeSync. In this review, I test the $298 VIZIO V585x-H1 58″ 4K HDR Smart TV.

VIZIO 36-Inch 2.1 Sound Bar Exposed Speakers Detail

28 June 2018Home Theater ReviewsBy Olin Coles

VIZIO SB362An-F6 36″ Sound Bar Review

Over the past several years home entertainment has undergone a transformation, slowly replacing bookshelf style speakers for sound bar systems. While many enthusiasts still cling to their large speaker systems, others have seen the wisdom in downsizing. Offering big sound for under $100, the 2018 VIZIO 36-Inch 2.1 Sound Bar with Built-in Dual Subwoofers (model SB362An-F6) delivers more than you might expect. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we test this Bluetooth/wired 2.1-channel sound system using Dolby Audio and DTS media.

VIZIO SmartCast M50-E1 UHD Display Angle Left

11 December 201717 January 2018DisplaysBy Olin Coles

VIZIO SmartCast M65-E0 4K UHD HDR Display Review

Not all that long ago, high definition 1080p image resolution was heralded as the biggest entertainment improvement since the DVD. Technology continued to tick ahead and, before Blu-ray ever truly became a household standard, ultra high-definition 4K (2160p) displays arrived on scene, and later High Dynamic Range. With Ultra HD Blu-ray and streaming video content now offered in Ultra HD, it makes sense to upgrade. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we test the 65″ VIZIO SmartCast M65-E0 UHD HDR home theater display with Google Chromecast built-in.

VIZIO SmartCast M50-E1 UHD Display Front

17 November 201717 January 2018DisplaysBy Olin Coles

VIZIO SmartCast M50-E1 4K UHD HDR Display Review

Not all that long ago, high definition 1080p image resolution was heralded as the biggest entertainment improvement since the DVD. Technology continued to tick ahead and, before Blu-ray ever truly became a household standard, ultra high-definition 4K (2160p) displays arrived on scene, and later High Dynamic Range. With Ultra HD Blu-ray and streaming video content now offered in Ultra HD, it makes sense to upgrade. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we test the 50″ VIZIO SmartCast M50-E1 UHD HDR home theater display with Google Chromecast built-in.

17 June 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO SmartCast M-Series and P-Series Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro Display Debut

Lineups Push the Picture Quality Boundaries and Offer More Ways To Stream with SmartCast Mobile Available Now and VIZIO SmartCast TVSM Available Summer 2017 VIZIO, Inc. announced today the retail availability of its all-new 2017 VIZIO SmartCast M-Series Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus and P-Series Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro Display collections. Powered by VIZIO’s XLED high-performance full-array local dimming backlight technology, the 2017 collections dramatically enhance on-screen content with astonishing brightness, captivating color, radiant contrast and strikingly deep black levels. Both collections perfectly pair high-performance picture quality with a robust and intuitive smart streaming experience designed with consumers in mind. Coming this summer, SmartCast TV will enable viewers to use the included remote to browse featured content directly on […]

29 April 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO SmartCast 36” 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar System Introduced

VIZIO, Inc., America’s #1 sound bar company1, announced today its all-new home theater sound bar collection, highlighted by the VIZIO SmartCast 36” 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar System. From a full 5.1 surround sound configuration with crystal-clear dialogue and booming bass, to a simple two-channel setup, the new 2017 collection presents a sound bar solution for any consumer looking to redefine their home theater experience. Featuring Chromecast built-in, VIZIO SmartCast sound bars offer easy streaming of songs over WiFi from Chromecast-enabled audio apps for uninterrupted playback. Models in the VIZIO SmartCast collection can be controlled by VIZIO SmartCast Mobile, an app that transforms any mobile device into a powerful touchscreen remote2. The new products are now beginning to roll out to […]

3 April 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO D-Series Smart TV Collection Introduced

VIZIO, Inc. unveiled today its all-new D-Series smart TV collection. The new 2017 models offer value-minded consumers a wide array of picture quality options, including HD, Full HD and 4K Ultra HD in select models in the 43” class size and above. VIZIO D-Series smart TVs feature VIZIO Internet Apps Plus for simple access to stream TV shows and movies from Netflix, iHeartRadio, Xumo and other popular apps1. The 2017 D-Series collection is available now on VIZIO.com and coming soon to retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target and Best Buy, among others. Models range in price from $139.99 for the 24” class size, to $899.99 for the 65” class size. The 2017 D-Series collection offers superior picture quality thanks […]

7 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO SmartCast Crave Pro and Crave 360 Speakers Introduced

VIZIO SmartCast Crave Pro and Crave 360 Speakers Fully Integrate Google Cast for Simple WiFi Streaming VIZIO, Inc., America’s #1 sound bar company1, announced today the launch of its all-new VIZIO SmartCast audio offerings, the versatile VIZIO SmartCast Crave Pro and Crave 360 Speakers. Shaking up the multi-room speaker category, the Crave collection is designed for easy, multi-room audio throughout the entire home. With multiple speakers, consumers can play different songs in each room of the house or the same song in every room. The Crave Pro serves as a stationary speaker for consumers looking to revamp a room with resounding 2.1 audio with dual integrated subwoofers, while the Crave 360 offers 360˚ omnidirectional portable audio, perfect to take into […]

11 June 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO SmartCast Home Theater Sound Bar Debuts

Line-Up Is Part of Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast™ Ecosystem with Integrated Google Cast for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the HomeShare VIZIO, Inc. announced today its all-new collection of VIZIO SmartCast sound bars, ranging from the 38” 2.1 Sound Bar System to the flagship 45” 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System. The collection features fully integrated Google Cast, allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google Cast-enabled audio app directly to the sound bar over WiFi. Part of VIZIO’s new smart entertainment ecosystem, each audio product can be controlled by the VIZIO SmartCast app which transforms any mobile device into a powerful touchscreen remote. The new products are available now at VIZIO.com, starting at $219.99 for the 38” 2.1 […]

23 April 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO SmartCast M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display Released

Collection Offers Ultra HD Featuring High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision™ Support and Includes A 6” Tablet Remote for Best-In-Class Entertainment Experience VIZIO, Inc. announced today the introduction of its VIZIO SmartCast M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display collection. Part of the next generation VIZIO SmartCast entertainment ecosystem, the all-new M-Series fully integrates the Google Cast protocol with support for Ultra HD and HDR playback, easily controlled by the included 6” Android™ Tablet Remote preinstalled with the VIZIO SmartCast app. The 2016 M-Series raises the bar on image quality with advanced picture technologies such as Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision support. The collection also boasts Full-Array LED backlighting with up to 64 Active LED Zones® […]

20 February 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO D-Series Ultra HD 4K TVs Launched

Newest Line-Up Includes Models with Full-Array LED Backlighting and Up to 16 Active LED Zones® for Deep Black Levels and Enhanced Contrast VIZIO, Inc. announced today expanded roll-out of its latest D-Series collectionwhich provides value-conscious consumers access to a range of step-up features like Smart TV and 4K Ultra HD on select models. The D-Series line-up offers Full-Array LED backlighting with up to 16 Active LED Zones1 for excellent picture quality and is now available in-store and online through Walmart, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Target, BJs Wholesale Club, Amazon and VIZIO.com. The VIZIO D-Series collection gives consumers outstanding picture quality made possible through Full-Array LED backlighting technology on most models, allowing for advanced control of LEDs that deliver better uniformity […]

27 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TVs Introduced

Award-Winning Collection Features Advanced Local Dimming with Up to 72 Active LED Zones, Spatial Scaling Engine for Beautiful Upscaling of HD Content to 4K Ultra HD and VIZIO’s V6 Six-Core Processor for Powerful Performance VIZIO, America’s #1 Smart TV Company1, today launched its all-new P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection to the U.S. market, offering a crystal-clear window into the 4K Ultra HD world, where unrivaled picture quality is everything. With advanced local dimming LED backlight technology, support for Ultra HD streaming and unparalleled performance, VIZIO’s P-Series Ultra HD Smart TV collection has been engineered to offer consumers best-in-class picture quality to deliver a comprehensive 4K Ultra HD solution. VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TVs will […]

21 January 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

VIZIO Reference Series Ultra-HD LED Smart TV Announced

Introducing VIZIO’s most advanced, highest performing TV collection to date, their Reference Series. With a 120-inch model being the flagship of their offering, the collection delivers Ultra-HD, enhanced motion and picture Processing, integrated 5.1 sound, a sleek design and powerful performance. We had a chance to experience VIZIO’s modern wonder first-hand at CES and it left us in disbelief. The Reference Series was built from the ground up, using everything at their disposal to create a real in-home cinematic experience. High Dynamic Range is combined with a powerful 800 nit bright backlight and 384 Active LED Zones for unprecedented contrast, Ultra-Color Spectrum with full support for true 10-bit color, and incredible Ultra HD picture performance with Spatial Scaling Engine for […]