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Vizio v series 5.1 soundbar3/20/2023 None of that helped, so I did what every clueless person does at some point during the troubleshooting process and I started randomly changing the soundbar's settings with no clear idea of how this would help fix the popping issue. I first made sure that all the cables were connected securely, and then, thinking that it was an issue with the wireless connection, I tried moving the subwoofer closer to the soundbar. Once they're both plugged in, the soundbar and subwoofer should automatically sync – they did for me – and the soundbar will search for active connections, managing to detect my HDMI eARC connection after a few moments.Īs Frodo and Sam set out from the Shire and began their adventure, I was trying to figure out how to get rid of this popping noise. From there, you need to plug in the soundbar, then connect the surround speakers to the back of your subwoofer using their color-coded ports, before plugging in the subwoofer itself. To start, the M-Series 5.1 system user manual (which is very detailed and useful, so thumbs up there) prompts you to pick your connection type and hook up the soundbar to the TV I chose HDMI eARC. No matter how you want to use the M-Series system, Vizio has you covered with the accessories and cables that come in the box, which is always nice to see.įirst time setup was a pretty straightforward process, but it wasn't without a few hitches. In the box, you've got everything you need to connect the soundbar to your TV through all of those different connection methods listed above, and you've also got wall mounting hardware as well. Nothing feels overly large or bulky, which is another win for those of us living in small spaces. ![]() Both the sound bar and the subwoofer are smaller than I expected, but they still pump out sound despite their smaller size. Everything is boring, unassuming shades of gray and black and that's exactly what it needs to be in order to blend into the environment. So, you have some options depending on the sound you want and your willingness to run cables.įrom a design standpoint, I really like the look of Vizio's system. It can also be used in a dual stereo configuration that mirrors the surround arrangement, only in this mode all of the audio gets sent to each speaker, rather than just bits and pieces being sent to the surround speakers. Not only can the M-Series 5.1 be used in a surround sound configuration with all four of its parts, but for smaller spaces it can be used in a front-facing configuration that puts the subwoofer to the side of the TV and has the surround speakers bookending the soundbar. The two surround speakers connect via extremely long cables to the back of the subwoofer. The subwoofer, meanwhile, is supposed to sit to the side of a chair or couch and it connects wirelessly to the soundbar. The M-Series Home Theater System, as the name suggests, comes with four different items: a soundbar, a subwoofer, and two surround speakers that are supposed to sit behind where viewers are seated. Fear of irreversibly screwing up this delicate audio balance in my childhood has led to me to being an adult that values simplicity in their audio devices, and while there were some hiccups in the setup process for the M-Series, getting everything up and running wasn't quite as arduous as I was worried it would be. ![]() We'll chalk that up to my childhood: I'd go over to my aunt and uncle's house and be under strict instructions not to touch three of the four remotes that controlled my uncle's home theater setup. Before we dive into the review, I should start by saying that I'm what I'd call a practical audio guy, not an obsessive.
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