Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreVIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB46514-F6 review
VIZIO SB46514-F6 review
This is a 5.1.4-channel device. The VIZIO Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos produces sound from all around you even from above. Like premium theaters powered by Dolby Atmos, these immersive experiences let you “Go Inside the Story”. VIZIO have a fantastic app, called SmartCast, which you use to set up the SB46514-F6. It’s designed to be a central place for you to stream content. The SB46514-F6 is not a fully wireless system, despite the presence of a wireless subwoofer. 
VIZIO SB36512-F6 review
On the top panel of the soundbar is a pair of speakers for high-altitude channels that reproduce the effects of Dolby Atmos tracks. Their sound comes to the audience after reflection from the ceiling, as in other similar systems. There is a minimal set of controls on the soundbar, and it can be hung on the wall. The weak point in the design of SB36512-F6, as in the models of previous years, is the limited indication of operating modes. SB36512-F6 is equipped with a line of LEDs that shows the volume level, but not currently selected signal source. 
VIZIO SB46514-F6 pros & cons
Pros
- The design is very sleek and modern
- The satellites have some decent weight to them and look good
- The sub looks like it would fit in well with any hardwired true 5.1 or 5.2 system
Cons
- This system isn’t very user friendly
- The remote is kind of hard to navigate
- The app makes it easier but the only display that the sound bar has is a series of LED dots that are hard to interpret without the user guide
VIZIO SB36512-F6 pros & cons
Pros
- The satellite speakers have color coded inputs of blue and gray to help indicate which speaker is which
- I’ve also Chromecasted music from my Google Play Music library directly onto the soundbar and having the sound setting being defaulted to “music” instead of “direct” also blew my mind away
Cons
- It does not process HDR color information accurately with apple TV 4k
VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB46514-F6
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Product
VIZIO SB36512-F6
VIZIO SB46514-F6
Model
SB36512-F6
SB46514-F6
Brand
VIZIO
VIZIO
Reviews
150
196
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth
Audio features
Built-in channels
5.1.2
5.1.4
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
2
2
Separate speaker connections
wireless
wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
NFC
HDMI input/output
1/0
1/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
1/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
DTS Virtual:X
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
116.8 x 8.4 x 6.4/46 x 2.5 x 3.3
Weight, kg/pounds
2.5/5.6
3.2/7.2
Other
Release year
2018
2018
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
- 7.6VIZIO SB46514-F6
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