Do you think these will sound better than the speakers on my 42' Vizio?
239049
Yes definately, due to the slim design of all HDTV's the internal speakers are crap, so external speakers is highly recommended.
239050
Can't say exactly, since my tv is a Samsung and smaller than your 42", but it did result in a remarkable difference in the sound quality. I've had mine over a year and love them.
239051
volume will not be louder but sound quality? Hell yes. Use the Vizio speakers and the HT12B together if you can. Some hookup methods will allow tv remote to mute both speaker sets, others will mute only tv speakers as mine does. I use minor volume on the HTB with maximum bass. This way I get better directional sound and a much fuller bass, but when muting a tv ad the volume is minimal. Cheers
239052
I can't say that they will sound better for sure , because I don't have the exact same television you have but, I think that this speaker system will enhance the sound quality of your set. For example, the volume can be increased louder than the factory setting and with help from the subwoofer, you can get a deeper, fuller surround sound effect. Hope this helps.
239053
im not an expert but yes i think they would they sound better than my tv speakers, and right now for $25 it would be a great deal i paid $30 for mine at the time and ive had them almost 3 months and have not had a problem yet. hope this helps and if you do get them i hope i am right.
993303
I have no problem with the sound. The speakers are like any other tv speakers. If you're expecting room jarring surround-like sound speakers to each side or a sound bar would solve any problem. Just FYI, I have a 65" Vizio in the living room. I purchased a factory refurbished Vizio soundbar from Walmart online (saved a lot!), but usually it is turned off---UNLESS I'm watching an action movie and want to feel like I'm in the middle of the action. Hope this helps. Hope it wasn't TMI. Would be interested in what you decide.
2229989
They will sound very good---not to expect the sound to fill a concert hall--using four of these for your channels will be fantastic--or a two channael receiver like you said "vintage"---I uses mine as rear speakers for my Onkyo.Hope this helps.
455981
I agree with Damon--you can't just plug these into your tv, you will need a separate receiver. If you are simply looking to increase the volume, search Amazon for a "sound bar" which you can hook up directly to your tv. My grandfather is hard of hearing, and the sound bar works well for him.
1575208
I'm really not sure...I've had my pair for some time now...I've had mine for some time now that I'm honestly not sure. but I am satisfied with them though..i'm glad you asked because I want to purchase another set...I'm confident though they will live up to your expectations... I believe though if you have a weak system they will appear louder than your other speakers, that's how strong they are AND I push mine.....
92929
Not bad for the price, but there are much better options available. These will most likely be comparable to the current sound output. I would strongly recommend something with larger speakers and more power as well. A subwoofer is also nice to have. I would highly recommend an inexpensive or used hi-fi system over computer speakers for a TV. Even something like this would be better: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HWRZ2K
1952631
Yes they are. However, if you expect home theater quality, you will not be satisfied. I am content with the speakers.
2164314
They are the best possibility in a price-performance relation. They were not intended as a part of a surround system of any kind, just a pair of fair stereo speakers, but they perform excellent and their sound is superb. I would strongly recommend them for your TV sound system.
187405
Not sure. To be honest I only get really great sound when I'm playing a blueray disc. For just tv they sound decent but not as dynamic. Has more to do with the source than the speakers though.
443494
we have 40 inch in a small room speakers that came with fine with us maybe in a very large room you might want larger speakers listen to your new tv first
235094
Sound is very good. I don't think you can adjust the center channel volume though. It is a significant improvement over the sound from the Vizio TV (55" LED) that I have it paired with.
1106182
I just held them up to a 720P lcd tv and my laptop screen, no problems or distortion. buy these speakers.
1098836
Not sure what you expect from TV speakers but this tv has pretty decent sound. Nothing bad about it but you would definitely take some external speakers over the built in ones if you want better sound. Hope this helps
609833
The speakers have very nice sound. I think you could hook them to an MP3 player and get great sound. (I think they'd also be good for a TV, too). You would miss the center channel speaker, though. In other words the sound would come at you from the sides, which is good for sounds (effects, background noise, etc.) but not as good for someone speaking.
1488039
Honestly, probably not. You might get a tiny tiny bit more bass due to bigger speakers but you most likely won't notice that. I would just get these, there is no real reason to get 4 way speakers. At that point you may as well go for a full component setup.
2238376
Yes, I have. I like them just fine for that. Don't know how they compare to a sound bar though, as I have never had one. I use mine with a 27" Samsung Monitor/HDTV in my office. Sounds great.
1060448
for surrounds, the 40 would be more than decent, i feel for surround use, the 60s would be a tad overkill, of course, i have a medium sized living room so i don't have to fill a large space. i use the 40s just as mains and they are more than capable of filling my space with luscious sound.