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John Higgins
IGN
“The Vizio SB36512‑F6 soundbar is a fine addition to your home theater setup.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great value overall
- Excellent sound quality
- Comprehensive connectivity options
- Rear speakers included
- Remote with LCD display
- Compact soundbar design
Points of Contention
- No DTS:X support
- Average music performance
- Small sweet spot limits optimal listening positions
- Volume ramping can be uneven
- Limited Atmos-enabled games; mostly works with movies and streaming
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics83
Ty Pendlebury
CNET
“The Vizio SB36512-F6 offers excellent performance for the money and one of the best home cinema performances you can find for under a grand.”
78
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Vizio SB36512-F6 is a good 5.1.2 soundbar setup.”
70
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“Vizio’s 36‑inch Dolby Atmos soundbar provides a ton of features for its lower‑than‑expected price tag, but it leaves a lot to be desired in the performance category.”
