Vizio 2.1 Soundbar SV210M-0808 | Best New Soundbar Under $200




4 Star | 724+ ratings
$169.99  at Amazon
Update on 14/12


“The Vizio 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M) is a great soundbar, especially for the money. You don't even need to own a Vizio TV to enjoy it. The speaker is compact, and the wireless subwoofer is so small that it should be easy to find a place for it. For music and movies, the Vizio 2.1 Soundbar is all that many people will need.” --cnet.com--

Pros

  • Huge soundstage
  • Exciting, detailed sound for music and movies
  • Affordable
Cons

  • No analog or optical
  • Need app to change settings
  • No height effects




Features

Experience the thrill of Dolby Atmos® sensational sound with a low-profile soundbar and wireless subwoofer that deliver high-impact entertainment for your movies, music, and games. Connect to your TV with the included HDMI® eARC cable, stream music, audiobooks and more with Bluetooth, and download the VIZIO mobile app for soundbar control using your smartphone. Soundbar remote control not included.

  • Soundbar remote control not included
  • Use your existing TV remote to control volume on your soundbar when connected through your TV's HDMI eARC port. (HDMI eARC Output ONLY.) No TV HDMI port? No problem! Contact VIZIO customer support 844-254-8087 or visit support.VIZIO.com if your TV requires optical connection
  • Receive the latest product updates and adjust advanced soundbar settings by downloading the VIZIO mobile app for your Android or iOS device (A VIZIO Account is required)
  • When watching Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content, this soundbar puts you at the center of your entertainment, creating an immersive audio experience
  • Two full-range speakers inside the soundbar and one wireless subwoofer deliver 96dB of detailed and dynamic high-impact sound that’s perfect for small to medium-sized rooms.
  • QuickFit, only from VIZIO, eliminates the gap between this soundbar and select VIZIO TVs for a seamless setup. Use the included thumbscrews to attach this soundbar to your VIZIO TV in three simple steps, no tools needed!




Price and availability





VIZIO 2.1 Soundbar, Wireless Subwoofer w/Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Bluetooth Speaker – SV210M-0808 (New, 2024 Model)


4 Star | 724+ ratings
$169.99  at Amazon
Update on 14/12


Top reviews from the United States

@Rgold
5 star | Would Buy Again
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024

Hard to beat for a 5.1 system at this price point. Very easy to install and setup. Works great in the living room with the Roku Ultra steaming box and my 4 year old LG TV. Replaced a 4 year old LG 5.1 system that decided to die. My other sets are each using a 9 year old Vizio 5.1 system that are still going strong. I'm hoping this unit lasts as long.

The app is great! Better than any soundbar remote that I've ever had. Easy to make the necessary adjustments and tweaks. Took a few days of tweaking to get it just right. Once adjusted it sounds great.

@Matt
5 star | Incredible value!... Just a couple growing pains
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024

This sound bar is unbelievable value for $200. The installation was quick and easy. The sound is full and punches above its price tag.

Just a couple growing pains:

1. ABSOLUTELY ENSURE you have TruVolume turned 'ON' in the settings. Without this future turned on, some movies sound like you're listening to them underwater. You'll notice the volume is incredibly muffled, and even at 100% max volume the movie audio still doesn't sound right and the volume doesn't get loud. I'm not sure why this is only an issue with some movies or YouTube videos and not all of them. Maybe it's an audio formatting thing. In any case, this issue cost me a couple hours of troubleshooting, but having figured it out, it's no longer an issue for me.

2. Note that the unit does not come with a remote. Audio adjustments (equalizer, TruVolume, surround sound, and AV delay) are performed on your smartphone by downloading the app and signing in with a free Vizio account. I'm happy to do this, but this might turn some people off.

Despite these couple issues (that I no longer consider to be issues), I would 100% recommend this unit!

@Sam Perkinson
5 star | This Sound Setup is LEGIT!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024

For the price of what I paid for this- wow! Very impressed about how great this has been.
Had for multiple months now and had very little problems or complaints.
Setting it up takes a little bit of time since it's a 3 piece system but it's legit.
The movie audio is pretty insane.
The surround speakers work and you sound as if you are in the movie theater.
Funny enough - I was watching a basketball game last week and the tv station had some hot mics in the crowd and the speakers in my home were playing the audio so good that I couldn't tell if people were outside my house or on the tv I'd be lying if I didn't worry for a second but then I muted the tv and had a "duh, woah!!" moment.