Vizio 38" 2.0 Sound Bar

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 460 reviews of Vizio 38" 2.0 Sound Bar. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and size. The sound and price are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Vizio 38" 2.0 Sound Bar is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 415 user reviews of Vizio 38" 2.0 Sound Bar from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The sound and price also get good feedback.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jake Thauvette (rtings.com)

Vizio SB3820-C6 Review

The Vizio SB3820-C6 is an entry-level 2.0 channel soundbar that's good for dialogue and TV shows. As it lacks a subwoofer, it struggles to produce a thumpy and p...

Three virtual surround sound features. Can get loud without too many compression artifacts.

Lacks bass. No HDMI inputs. No EQ.

The Vizio SB3820-C6 is acceptable for mixed use. It lacks in the bass range, which impacts sound effects in action movies and music genres like EDM. Aside from the bass, it has a fairly neutral sound profile that's well-suited for vocals and dialogue....

May, 2020

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great product easy to set up

I recommend this product for the price

sounds great and fast shipping 3 days

nothing comes to mind

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Performs as described

I would recommend this to a friend

I have a newer Vizio TV and needed a better sound system for it. I chose another Vizio product hoping they would be compatable. They were very compatable. The installation was straightforward. I used the included optical cable for TV to sound bar...

The only cable sent with this product is the optical cable. This cable is also very short making it necessary to place the sound bar directly in front of the TV. If you want the sound bar somewhere else or don't have an optical port on your TV you will...

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

The VIZIO SB3820-C6 38-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar W/ Bluetooth works for me,

I would recommend this product for folks with a small space to fill.

It arrived in two days. It works! I live in a small apt. and this soundbar easily fills it with sound. I connected it and it picked up the input used automatically. While the bass response is not terrific it is miles ahead of my TV's audio.

No Bass speaker - but I knew that. I will add one if needed. The remote seems a bit flimsy. But, short of throwing it, it seems to work OK.

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

great buy for the money

The unit work really great for me I have a 60" TV that I added it to, my living room is small 12by 14 I had and old sub woofer that plug right in the unit and wow show time, the sound is unbelievable great. you can also buy the same unit with a sub...

Mar, 2016

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Sister loves it

Christmas gift for my sister shipped directly to her home, very nice! Took her several months to get up the courage to hook it up but said when she finally tried it was very easy. She loves it! Made a world of difference!

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Sound bar

Relatively easy to install. Decent sound for the price.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Very Nice Sound

Good, rich sound with adjustable bass and treble without the thumping bass a separate woofer would give. Great for Sirius XM music. My Vizio TV and sound bar work on a single DISH remote. Very happy with this purchase, and far cheaper here than at BBuy.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Regret

Although the sound from my TV programs are much improved, I think the next step up which includes a "Sub Woofer" would have been a little better

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

PERFECT BASS TECHNOLOGY

THIS SOUNDBAR IS THE BOMB. IT GIVES U SUB-WOOFER EFFECT AND GREAT CLARITY AS WELL. ALSO CAN ADD AH SUB-WOOFER IF I WANT. IT MAKES EVERYTHING ON TV ENTERTAINING EVEN COMMERCIALS FOR REAL, AND WELL WORTH DA PURCHASE.

Feb, 2016

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