Panasonic-SC-BTT190-5-1-Channel-1000-Watt-Blu-Ray

Okay - 1st review of this. I bought it without reading any reviews, just knowing it was their latest and greatest. Not disappointed. Just purchased an LG 47LV5400 (excellent value as well) and wanted something more than factory sound, without the complication and ire of my wife that comes with a complete A/V system. Bottom line is this is a wonderful 'add' that takes a gorgeous TV like LG's and brings it to life. Make the factory speakers seem defective. If you are just looking to add some excellent sound to a TV - this is it. I have it set up in a 12x12 room and the sub rocks. I mean in ways that I never expected a wireless sub to perform. I do have a full blown A/V set-up in another room, and I'm not suggesting this in any way performs like a powered 15" Paradigm - but - for what it is, very impressed. It's worth noting that most newer TV's (including my new LG) that have an optical audio out, it is not a VARIABLE optical out. (Regardless of what the brain-dead guy at LG tech-support states, wasting 2 hours of my time having to remount and rewire the TV using analog - not happy) Meaning your stuck using Vizio's remote for the volume, not your TVs. That sucks. I want to use one remote. The only variable output on my TV is the analog headphone jack. So I have an 1/8" to 1/8" cable using the analog headphone out on the TV to the analog input on the Vizio unit. I set the volume close to full on the Vizio sound bar, then use the TV remote to control the volume. The speakers on the TV automatically shut off when I plug into the headphone jack - all is good.

There are a few settings that can be made on the soundbar. Personal preference I guess. Regardless, all of them sound worlds above the tinny factory TV speakers. I am thoroughly impressed by the sound of this set-up, which really was my main priority. I stopped by the local big box store to check out other options (Polk, Sony, Panasonic, LG), and was not that impressed - though it is always tough to judge inside a store that sounds like a casino.

Initially disappointed w/Vizio's tech support staff. I called wanting specific info on the HDMI ARC set-up options and was placed on hold for 15 minute (15 MINUTES) while he researched the info. Maybe I got the latest trainee, but it wasted my time. I did receive a callback from Vizio as a follow-up. They apologized for the wait, and wanted to make sure all my questions were answered. Redeemed, all is well.

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