

Loaded packageĪlong with plenty of ways to play, the SB36514-G6 comes loaded with features - especially for its price point - many of which stem from Vizio’s Google partnership. There’s also Bluetooth streaming, of course, though “casting” to the bar from Spotify or other apps using Google’s Chromecast technology offers the best sound quality. The aesthetic is more utility than sexy, to be sure, with only the silver-plated subwoofer really popping with any kind of stylistic flair.Īmong the most inconspicuous Atmos setups I’ve encountered.Īt the back of the bar are an ample collection of ports, including digital Optical connection, 3.5mm analog connection, Ethernet to go along with Wi-Fi connection, HDMI ARC for connection to your TV, and an HDMI input to connect a streaming box or other device directly. While the satellite speakers must be connected with old-fashioned wiring to the subwoofer and mounted behind you, the system is easily among the most inconspicuous Atmos setups I’ve encountered, prompting guests to marvel at just how much sound can be coaxed out of such a compact setup.
VIZIO SOUNDBAR SETUP DRIVER
The final piece of the puzzle, the aluminum-plated subwoofer, boasts a small-but-hefty 6-inch driver inside to belt out the bass.
VIZIO SOUNDBAR SETUP DRIVERS
The dual satellite speakers sport two drivers each, including their own upfiring drivers to complete the “.4” height channels that bounce sound off the ceiling for hemispheric immersion. The 36-inch soundbar (which contributes to the convoluted name) packs three oval-shaped drivers on the front side, two passive radiators, and upfiring oval drivers toward the center. Inside you’ll find a sleek-and-slim five-piece system outfitted in Vizio’s signature silver and black (shout-out to you Raiders fans). The SB36514-G6 arrives in a relatively compact L-shaped box that’s reminiscent of most two- or three-channel budget bars, and much smaller than the sarcophagus-sized boxes I’ve come to expect from other all-in-one Dolby Atmos setups. The SB36514-G6 shrinks the length of the flagship bar by a full 10 inches, but keeps all 5.1.4 channels, Chromecast streaming, and more for just $700.

That’s where Vizio’s growing fleet of Dolby Atmos soundbars like the SB36514-G6 come in.Īfter wowing the crowd with the $1,000 SB46514-F6 - which packs 5.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos power for hundreds less than most rivals - Vizio has unleashed multiple follow-ups in various sizes, all at lower price points.
