Do this sound bar really have 7.1 surround sound with good base? I'm trying to decide between the Yas-103 and Vizo sound bar 5.1. Which 1 should I get
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I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get what you get. For us and our needs, I would give it a total thumbs up.Bob I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get... » Read More I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get what you get. For us and our needs, I would give it a total thumbs up.Bob « Show Less
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Honestly, I bought it as a gift. I did get to hear it for about an hour....sounds impressive. I really can't say if it's better.
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I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get what you get. For us and our needs, I would give it a total thumbs up. Bob
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My sound bar, the Vizio 5.1 wireless system indicates that 5.1 dolby digital when connected via optical to the tv's optical out. It only does this when the source on the TV is 5.1 in OTA programming or using the in TV smart applications. Its does not provide 5.1 passthrough with my HDMI cable to my set top box or my PS3. Those had to be hooked up directly to the soundbar to get 5.1 sound. However if you have a soundbar that will upmix 2 ch PCM it will pass that signal through HDMI and try its best to make it "surround"
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I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great... » Read More I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. « Show Less
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very good unit. it is made to boost the sound only. not a surround sound. be careful that your tv has the proper audio ports. my 60 in samsung does not and it does not take a sound bar. i tested the sound bar with vizio support and it works great. very good unit for the price.
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I forget but I will say this about sound bars.1. Get one that can also do Bluetooth. This was a huge bonus suprise when my kids realized they could pair thier phones and use the soundbar as a full basement sound system2. I don't know if these exist in soundbars but if you find one with audio OUT that would be a plus. This tv only has one audio out... So If you have a soundbar you cannot attach headphones to TV for late night viewing
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I found the best sound was directly to my TV with an HDMI cable. I tried running an Optical Audio cable to my cable box and it caused a sound delay which was really annoying, but you can also connect the Optical cable from your TV directly to your Panasonic SoundBar, but it wasn't any better than just the HDMI to me so the less wires the better for me. Good luck with it, I love mine, I've had it a couple years now and it works great, I have another one in my theatre room.
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I really don't know. That sounds like a technical question for Vizio. But if it does you are going to be pleased it has a great sound.
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I have this soundbar hooked up to my xbox one via an optical cable. Its a great soundbar, by the way. I bought a Vizio before this one and it was a piece of garbage that was non functional within a month. I have had this one for maybe 6 months and its been great.
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to me sound is no worse than other tv"s. i just wonder how you get a sound bar to work with this tv?
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I must have missed this. Vizio sound bars are very common (Costco). The fact that Sony doesn't support it is a major oversight. I'll have to send mine back. Tried the learn code on the remote and it doesn't find a match. Vizio is listed on the TV, just not audio. Too bad.
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Only toshiba, vizio and Sony will pass through the 5.1 surround sound all other brands dumb it down to 2.1 without an av switch added. See the cnet review for further details.
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What exactly do you mean that a 7.1 system will never be used? I was planning on getting a 7.1 and putting 4 speakers in the living room with the TV and two in the adjoining kitchen area. No? Do you still get surround sound with 7.1 and are the Onkyo speakers really that bad? I was looking at either the 7200 or 6200.
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This sub is extremely powerful. I haven't seen many soundbars that would adequately compliment this sub. There are some out there I would like to hear what you have.
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I think the sound is really solid for built-in tv speakers, especially with dialogue clarity turned on. I'd still recommend getting a sound bar and sub for the best results, but its not at all necessary
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I have Vizio 42" full HD tv and the vizio 40" sound bar. Like others have said the size of tv and the sound bar is irrelevant. Just center it under the tv to make it look neat. And the sound bar sounds great my vizio tv can be set to Pcm, Dolby etc. and everything works fine. Especially right now i have trans siberian orchestra DVD playing and it sounds great.
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Fair. I put a polk 9000 soundbars on mine because of the application I am using it for. Another one was sold to my father in law and he has no sound bar. No complaints.
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Yes, it supports both 5.1 and 7.1 sound output from the optical out. I use it with my Sonos soundbar and it is a perfect match.