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I am using this with a Pioneer wired subwoofer in a bedroom to replace a Visio VSB-200 soundbar that died. To save space I mount it above the TV. Pros: 1. Is was easy to set up and get running. I just remounted it where the old soundbar was, and transferred the cables to the new soundbar. The mounting bolts are in a different location than the old soundbar, so it took some cursing to get the bolts in. 2. It uses the same remote codes as the VSB-200 it replaced. 3. It sounds surprisingly good for its size. The sound is often nearly as good as the home theater sound in the family room. 4. It does not need a subwoofer for good sound except for shows with a lot of special effects or loud deep bass music. You could omit a subwoofer to save space or money. 5. It supports Dolby Digital, unlike the VSB-200. 6. It powers itself off after a while when there is no audio input (a feature that can be disabled). Cons: 1. I can't get the auto-power-on to work -- not a big deal because my DirecTV remote turns it on, and Vol+ on my Sony remote turns it on. 2. I am using digital audio input, and the sound is slightly delayed. I get an echo effect if the TV sound and the soundbar are both on. 3. Some deep male voices have a boominess that you have to get used to. I wish it had a flatter low end frequency response. 4. It has separate bass and treble controls, but they do not seem to affect frequency ranges that are useful. The best sound is at the center settings. 5. The simulated SRS surround sound does not work as well as the VSB-200 version. This one does not fool me into thinking sounds are coming from behind me like the VSB-200 did. 6. Voices are not always clear in loud scenes that started with 5.1 channel audio sources. I might have been happier with the version of this soundbar that has a separate center channel speaker (the 3.0 channel soundbar). The cons are all minor issues. Overall I am very pleased with the soundbar. It was a great bargain.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
It amplifies all of the hissing and buzzing sounds in speech often so badly that I can't understand what is being said. I tried it for two days then disconnected it in frustration. I haven't called the suggested maker contact yet. I did like the way it directed sound to the front of the TV unlike the built-in TV speakers which direct the sound louder to the sides.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Sorry I haven't connected it yet since there were no instructions included. Did I purchased a used sound bar? I don't know. I'm an 85 yr old and not too savvy on electronics. Although it seems very simple the U Tube videos are not much of a help, just confusing me further. Two ways to connect? Which one is preferred? Can the remote be synced to the master remote to control the volume? I'll probably call Comcast to connect it if they offer that service. I'm willing to pay whatever they charge, just anxious to get it connected.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great sounding sound bar, very good value, easy to use, easy to connect to TV thru multiple connections such HDMI ARC, optical, headphone output, RCA. Nice remote.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Nice sound -- definite improvement over the speakers in our 60 inch set. For some reason, when we first installed the sound bar it didn't seem to automatically turn on. Not sure what we did, but now it stays on or at least comes to life when we turn on the set, which is what we wanted.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
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