For under $500, it’s extremely hard to beat the height element that the M-Series 5.1.2 adds to epic fight scenes in The Mandalorian or magical standoffs in Wandavision. I’ve listened to soundbars with objectively better Atmos renditions, but they almost exclusively cost double (or more) than what this system will run you. I tested the soundbar with a healthy amount of Marvel and Star Wars rewatches on Disney+-which, as an aside, is really killing it lately with content that is fun to watch and produced using high-quality formats-and the three-dimensional soundstage created by the M-Series proved impressive.
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To be clear, while Dolby Atmos content is growing, it's still something of a rarity for TV and movies in the home. However, the bang-for-buck Atmos experience provided by the M-Series is a pretty good stand-in.
Soundbars may never achieve the audio spectacle of a home theater setup outfitted with an array of ceiling speakers handling Atmos responsibilities. But few want to invest the time and money required to do it properly. It doesn’t quite have all the tuning capabilities that come with some pricier bars or full-fledged A/V receivers, but the M-Series 5.1.2 does a pretty good impression.ĭolby Atmos is an increasingly hot commodity these days thanks to the addition of "height channel" speakers that combine with traditional surround speakers for incredible immersion. The M-Series 5.1.2 even has a channel-testing feature to make sure each speaker is appropriately located and functioning properly. You can take things a step further by adjusting the levels of each individual driver, including the bar’s height channels, or you can opt to be a little less meticulous and toggle between Vizio’s Movie, Music, Gaming, and Direct presets. The M-Series 5.1.2‘s remote lets you adjust blanket aspects of the bar’s sound like bass, treble, or dialogue.
Should you want to adjust the sound, though, it’s remarkably painless to do so. Out of the box, this bar offers solid audio quality. Dialogue doesn’t get lost in the action nearly as much as 2.1-channel setups, and the rear speakers add some excellent immersion that you won't find on many bars at this price. There’s also a dedicated center channel to go with rear speakers, which combine to create immensely better performance when it comes to watching movies or TV shows. There’s no WiFi to set up or firmware to download, just a soundbar that’s effectively ready to plug-and-play. Then plug both the bar and the woofer into power to prompt the devices to automatically pair with each other. You'll need to connect the rear speakers to the wireless subwoofer and set them up in the listening position. Like all Vizio bar's we've tested, including the affordable M-Series All-in-One soundbar, the M-Series 5.1.2 includes all the necessary accessories to get things up and running, from an HDMI cable to mounting hardware.Īs such, setup is simple if a bit more time-consuming than one or two-piece bars. Video support: 4K, Dolby Vision passthrough.Sound formats: DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Atmos.Wired connection: 3.5mm audio, optical audio, USB, HDMI in, HDMI eARC.Speakers/drivers: three two-way speakers, two rear speakers, two upfiring speakers (bar) one 6-inch subwoofer.Weight: 5.53 pounds (bar), 11.6 pounds (subwoofer).Height x Width x Depth: 2.24 inches x 35.98 inches x 3.54 inches (bar), 9.92 inches x 8.3 inches x 11.69 inches (subwoofer).Here’s a rundown of the Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 soundbar’s specs:
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