Vizio All-in-One Soundbar (SV210D-0806) reviews:

AIO does not support decoding for both Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, along with virtual DTS: X, designed to create a sense of expansion for floating audio music through digital signal processing (DSP). Any virtual 3D effect is minimal in my test, but even the basic support for two audio formats is a victory at this price.

Simple Sonics

AIO's quick setting and simple operation makes it easy to integrate into your TV room. First you will want to download the Vizio controller application displayed in the fast boot menu. Next, the source connection and the HDMI cable is provided between the bar and the HDMI ARC port of your TV, wait for the sound to add the bar in the application and you should do business. With only one input and single cable (along with the USB port can play WAV files), there are very few opportunities for errors. A downside of the minimalist approach is that AIO will not connect to the older TV to the solitary optical output.

Without remote control, Vizio's application takes on heavy lifting. You will find two basic sound modes (and very similar) in music and movies, then add a little Zhuzh. Exploiting the personalization tab allows basic EQ adjustment, while effects such as night and virtual mode: X can be accessed according to advanced audio. Control your TV should automatically control volume and energy, although some older TVs may request to turn on CEC CEC in TV settings. Some newer Vizio TVs allow you to directly access the Vizio Soundbar settings from the TV menu and/or attach the bar under the TV to the Vizio Quickfit mounting system.

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AIO provides streaming on Bluetooth 5.3, can be accessed by clicking the Bluetooth symbol in the application or on the bar itself and then selecting it in the Bluetooth settings of your phone. After being paired, you can wake the sound to transmit audio by swap from the TV to Bluetooth in the application. It is handy because of AIO's Wi-Fi support to eliminate fancier streaming options such as Spotify Connect or Apple Airplay.

The explosion

When it comes to audio performance, AIO packs a Wallop. I was not prepared for so much dynamism and common punch that it brought to its size, especially in action scenes or dramatic moments in which sound stress increased. The bass is the thumpy for a system without separate subwoofer. High registration effects such as wires and horns become noisy and complete, immediately adding more gravitas and verve to more intense moments than your TV. All of this gives me AIO's cost estimated at about $ 200 to $ 250 before I check the price card.

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