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VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
Can't be beat!
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: Sound quality
What's not so great: sometimes distorted audio pops
I started with a Denon 1300W receiver with 5.1 setup. Looking at the reviews on other website, I decided to visit my local BestBuy to see what was available that had gotten good reviews on other sites. When I went to the store, there was a Samsung soundbar that was an Open Box special that sounded pretty awesome in the store...however, was terrible when I got home. I have a Samsung TV, so the universal remote option was a great upsell as well. However, the terrible sound quality made me feel like I traded HD sound for 1980's sound from a CRT...in other words a MAJOR downgrade that cost me over $600. I looked at reviews for this soundbar and it was the only one I could find that was 5.1 that was less than $1000, so figured I would take a listen in the store. In the store, I wasn't all that impressed to be honest...but it had the rear speakers so at least I would get surround sound again without all the wires...or so I thought. When I got home, I unpacked the speakers and then positioned them how I thought it would work best without mounting the rear speakers just to test it out. I was truly AMAZED at the sound this system produced. This system really felt comparable to my old component setup if not an upgrade. Adding in the lack of wires for the most part and this was a slam dunk! Some of the online reviews complained about the popping from the rear speakers, and I can agree that it is there...but lowering the subwoofer setting resolved that. Some of noted that the volume control isn't near as sensitive as it could be...yes, that is a fact and nothing to be done about it until Vizio wants to release a new remote or change the receiver for the incremental volume adjustment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
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Hoover - WindTunnel MAX Pet Plus HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum - Warm Titanium Metallic
Hoover WindTunnel MAX Pet Plus Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright: Rid your home of pet hair and dander with this Hoover vacuum, featuring three channels of suction to remove dust and debris with less scatter, and a variety of tools to take on even the most stubborn cleaning jobs.
Best vacuum I have ever owned
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Suction and Price
What's not so great: Attachments
I have owned various vacuums from other manufacturers over the years, including an Oreck. This vacuum outperforms everything I have ever had. The collection bin is extremely useful and easy to empty when it is full. The suction is high enough, that if you have it too low on carpet, it is almost impossible to move, so make sure you have the height adjusted for your surface. The only thing I wish was that it had a small attachment for furniture like my old Hoover Windtunnel.
This product is or has... An easy to change bag, Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Right length hose, easy to empty, A great pet hair picker upper, Long enough cord, Easy to carry, Convenient to store
About me... Teenage kids, Budget Conscious, Big Family, occasional user, Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
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![Hubble 3D [3D] [Blu-ray] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2180/2180332_sa.jpg)
Hubble 3D [3D] [Blu-ray] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2010]
truly awe inspiring with 3D
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: the space stills
What's not so great: too much focus on the space station
I bought this video for the Hubble images and depth. I also bought it to experience the 3D effects of my TV. This video didn't disappoint in the experience and I would gladly recommend this to others. My only real complaint is that there aren't enough pictures of space. There is a lot of focus on the Space Station, and some exploration of space...but I wasn't looking for a refresher on how to fix satellites, I bought this to see solar systems and stars not viewable from the naked eye.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
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![Under the Sea [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1471/1471731_sa.jpg)
Under the Sea [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2009]
best with 3D
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: the cinematogrophy
What's not so great: nothing
This was really awesome to watch...but best in 3D. The fish swimming around and the depth of field were truly impressive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
My Best Buy number: 2357217742
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can it play A MOVIE IN HOUSE AND LISTEN TO MUSIC OUTSIDE
i WANT TO BUY A SYSTEM THAT THE FAMILY CAN WATCH TV IN THE HOUSE WHILE I ENJOY MUSIC OUTSIDE
This would not work for that solution since it doesn't support zones. If you wanted to achieve that goal, you would either need to use this in the house for the TV and use an additional receiver for outside, or buy a receiver that supports multiple zones. Sorry.
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full surround sound
can not get surround sound all speakers to work when playing blu ray movies, only 3 speakers work...but when playing dvds which is the reciever, all speakers work....what did i do wrong???
How do you have it connected to your Blu-Ray? Considering you have noted that it is plugged into your receiver, you are either using the Digital Coax or the Optical cable from it...so that only leaves you the other option from the Blu-Ray unless you are using the red/white RCA cables. If you are using the red/white RCA cables, then you are only sending right/left to the soundbar and it would then have to try to simulate surround which requires other setting through the remote.
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Why won't rear speakers work when hooked up to tv via optical cable?
I have a samsung 55' LED flat screen with a samsung ht-c5500 all in one home theater system. I have hdmi from blu-ray to tv, and optical from tv(audio out) to blu-ray. I get sound from front (l,r and center) and sub woofer, but no sound from rear speakers. I have a bright house digital hd cable box connected to tv via hdmi.
I also have a Samsung 55" LED TV, and that doesn't appear to be the issue. I used the included Optical Cable from my TV to the soundbar. I would check your cables from the subwoofer to the rear speakers to make sure they are working. The other option is to make sure that your SPDIF is turned on and set to PCM in your TV settings. I would also recommend connecting your phone via BT Pair and play some music from your phone...if you get sound in the rear from there, then the issue is not the speaker. Alternately, try playing a movie from your Blu-ray and look for the same. If you are getting rear sound other than from the Cable, then your HDMI cable may either be bad or you may need to check the settings on your cable box and make sure that it is not set to stereo only output.
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VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
How do you connect to entertainment center? (Surround sound system)
It depends on your setup. I connected mine via Optical Cable, but there are other options for it to connect as well.
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VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
Are the satellite speackers wireless also
Unfortunately not. They have a very thin wire with RCA jacks at either end that has to be connected to the subwoofer.
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