The soundbar and rear speakers are really impressive. They were super easy to install, and they come with every cable for what I would think is every possible audio input option a person can realistically want (optical, hdmi arc, aux, rca, etc...). The bass is very good (can easily get way too loud). You may have to change your settings, which I highly recommend you toy around with, this is best done using the vizio smartcast app.
My settings go between music and movie EQ mode, where I like as follows:
Bass 4.
Treble 2.
Center 8.
Surround volume 12 (this really makes your rear speakers kick in for basically every type of content).
Surround balance 2 (slightly boost the right speaker due to seating arrangement, but leave at 0 for centered seating, -1 and onward is for the left rear speaker).
Subwoofer 3-5.
Truvolume set to on (just normalizes audio volumes across all content I believe, so like a commercial won't be louder than a program you're watching.)
As for a stand, I think the Atlantic PN77305018 is the best you can get for Vizio speakers. Someone had mentioned them here, and they're great. They are large enough to easily fit the rear speaker cables so they don't have to be wrapped around or left hanging.
I have the subwoofer tucked behind me fairly well hidden but definitely heard where the very long cables to the rear speakers are hidden as well where excess cable is tied with the included cable ties. It's a pretty clean setup with very little wiring visible, and it didn't take much time to do so.
I am yet to try out actual 5.1 surround sound content yet, as I have an old tv, but I have a new 4k tv on its way, so I'll be sure to do that, however it's making what I think is stereo audio sound incredibly immersive and very much surround sound in its own right.
All in all, these are a massive improvement over any tv speakers.
EDIT: A few days later, still works great. I also found out how to make my Direct TV remote control (RC66X model) pair with the soundbar, so I can at least do the basic controls of volume up/volume down and mute. You put the Direct TV remote into TV mode using the top slider, then hold select and mute at the same time, enter in 11758, then while that's going on, using the Vizio remote or app, press the learn volume+/volume-/mute buttons, so the soundbar is looking for another remote, and map it with your Direct TV remote using the correct corresponding buttons. I also reset my Direct TV remote first so I don't change the volume of the tv and Vizio soundbar at the same time, instead only controlling the receiver and Vizio soundbar.
UPDATE 1/22/19: Still working great, however any and all issues I'm having are related to the app. It's frankly very inconsistent and slow and will regularly require restarting just to connect since it loses connection at random. Setup sometimes (I've re-setup the soundbar many times to fix issues) can be done super easily while other times it takes 2-3 attempts, and the aforementioned issues all relate to using the app to control the SB, which can throw it out of mix, since I do go between using remotes and the app to adjust the soundbar.
I don't think it's worth while to deduct stars from, since I bought the soundbar, not the app, and the soundbar is still great.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home Theater |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | Television, Phones |
| Mounting Type | Bar Mount |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Controller Type | Google Assistant, vera |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | SmartCast™ Soundbar Wireless Subwoofer 2 x Satellite Speakers XRS551-F Remote Control with 2x AAA Batteries Stereo RCA to 3.5mm Audio Cable 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable Coaxial Audio Cable HDMI Cable 2 x Satellite Speaker Cables Digital Optical Cable 2 x Power Cables 4 x Wall Mount Screws 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Satellite Speakers) 2 x Wall Mount Brackets (Sound Bar) Wall Mount Template Quick Start Guide 4 x Cable Ties |
| Product Dimensions | 3.2"D x 36"W x 2.1"H |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 115 Watts |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Wireless Communication Technology | BluetoothWi-Fi |
| Speaker Size | 36 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Vehicle Service Type | Car |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Theater |
| Manufacturer | VIZIO |
| Brand Name | VIZIO |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item model number | SB3651-F6 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Output Wattage | 50 Watts |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Wireless, bass_boost |
