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Vizio VSB210WS

Price range:

$248.00 - $319.05

Summary: A 2.1 channel soundbar.

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Type: Soundbars

About - Vizio VSB210WS
The Vizio VSB210WS is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the VSB210WS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote. Versatility: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About - Vizio VSB210WS

The Vizio VSB210WS is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the VSB210WS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote.
Versatility:: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About This Brand
Leading LCD TV brand Vizio now offers 2.0-, 2.1-, and 5.1- wireless surround-sound sound-bar speaker systems that complement its TV line.

About This Brand

Leading LCD TV brand Vizio now offers 2.0-, 2.1-, and 5.1- wireless surround-sound sound-bar speaker systems that complement its TV line.

Features & Specs - Vizio VSB210WS
Video player disc capacity The number of discs that the video player can handle. Video player disc capacity	NA
Active subwoofer Has a built-in amplifier and typically has a bass level control (independent of controls on a receiver). Active subwoofer	Yes
Wireless subwoofer Yes' indicates that the model comes with a powered wireless subwoofer. "Optional' indicates that accessories (transmitter and wireless amplifiers) are available that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted the amplifers that power a subwoofer. 'No' indicates that the models does not provide for wireless operation of a subwoofer. Wireless subwoofer	Yes
Receiver OSD Receiver OSD Onscreen display lets you view the receiver's menus on a TV screen, a squint-free alternative to using the receiver's LED or LCD display. Receiver OSD	No
Auto speaker calibration System comes with a microphone to automatically adjust speaker sound levels, delays, and possibly more to balance the surround effect for your room size and speaker setup. Auto speaker calibration	No
Plays 3D Blu-ray discs Plays 3-D Blu-ray discs; for 3D operation, it requires a 3D TV and 3D glasses, as well a 3D Blu-ray movie. Plays 3D Blu-ray discs	NA
Analog to HDMI video conversion Can convert analog video input signals (Composite, S-Video, Component) to digital and output them via the HDMI connection. Analog to HDMI video conversion	NA
3D capable HDMI switching Will pass a 3-D video signal when switching HDMI cable connected 3-D source devices to a 3-D TV. 3D capable HDMI switching	NA
FM tuner Receiver has a built-in FM radio tuner. FM tuner	No
AM tuner Receiver has built-in AM radio tuner. AM tuner	No
Internet streaming access Can receive audio or video streams from various online entertainment services, such as movies from Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or Pandora Internet radio. Requires a broadband internet connection and -- depending on the service -- a subscription. Internet streaming access	No
Stereo analog audio (in/out) Stereo analog audio (in/out) lists the number of stereo (two-channel) analog audio input and output connections. These are useful for connecting two-channel analog audio devices such as a TV, set-top box, non-integrated video disc player, etc. Stereo analog audio (in/out)	2/0
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General Information
Manufacturer	Vizio, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.vizio.com
Product Model	VSB210WS
Product Name	VSB210WS Multimedia Speaker System
Product Type	Speaker System

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Anonymous

from

Florida

1.0

Only worked for two years...

10/21/2011

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Setup

Cons

Confusing Remote

Best Uses

Smaller Rooms

Comment:

This unit stopped working properly after two years. Works fine in two hour spurts. After two hours, sound turns off for 60 seconds then on for 60 seconds and so on. Very convenient for Vizio because at two years it is no longer covered. Consumer service was terrible. Sorry sir, I'm not sure what the blinking lights means exactly.. There is nothing we can do. <br />Also, at the time of purchase, The system could only work with the given remote. No codes available for universal remote. So, Great job Vizio! You made the world's smallest remote! Hope future buyers don't have a couch that eats remotes...<br />I thought buying the cheaper American made unit was a good move... I was wrong. You get what you pay for. Save up and buy from a more reliable company. Going to by my Bose system today.

Anonymous

from

Tower,Mn

3.0

Make remote work better.

6/9/2011

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Setup

Energy Efficient

Interfaces Well With TV

Thundering Bass

Cons

Confusing Remote

Best Uses

Living Room

Movies

Smaller Rooms

Surround Sound Solution

Television Shows

Comment:

You have to be directly in front of TV and wave the remote around to use the volume. They sent me a new remote but it's the same thing.It takes awhile to turn the volume up or down.The sound quality is excellent.

Anonymous

from

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Do not buy

3/23/2011

Pros

Cons

Confusing Remote

Poor Sound Quality

Best Uses

Smaller Rooms

Comment:

soundbar by itself, for $90 or so, but it's not worth it in my opinion.LED's on soundbar barely useable, remote too small and buttons hard to use.Took it back to store.

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