Vizio SB36512

Compact soundbar ; Powerful sub ; Affordable Dolby Atmos

No display window ; Small ‘sweet spot’ ; Volume ramping

Vizio’s 36-inch Dolby Atmos soundbar provides a ton of features for its lower-than-expected price tag, but it leaves a lot to be desired in the performance category.

Genuinely immersive ; Powerful subwoofer ; Dolby Atmos support ; Rear speakers included ; Easy setup with everything in the box ; Competitive price

LED display very confusing ; Rears speakers are wired ; Limited HDMI connections ; No DTS:X decoding

The Vizio SB36512-F6 is a compact and competitively-priced soundbar system that delivers an impressively immersive Dolby Atmos experience. Everything you need for a genuine 5.1.2-channel setup is included in the box, with only an arcane display and a...

Dolby Atmos really expands the aural experience ; Good build quality for the price ; Easy setup and operation with wireless sub and separate surround speakers ; Decent bass performance for the subwoofer size ; Can play surprisingly loud

More HDMI inputs ; Support for higher bitrate sources ; Better imaging and soundstage for music ; DTS-X, Auro3D support ; Bluetooth AptX/AptX HD support

At just $499.99, THE SB36512-F6 offers a lot for the money. Excellent connectivity, strong output levels, and included height channels add up to a great package.

Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD support ; Excellent sound quality ; Easy setup

Only one HDMI input ; No digital assistant

There aren’t that many genuine rivals for the Vizio SB36512-F6E, simply because so few soundbar systems offer the breadth of features, surround-sound audio format support and sound quality at such a reasonable price.

Great stereo performance. Decent soundstage. Atmos support. Amazing connectivity options.

No Dialog Enhancement feature. Surround speakers need to be wired to the wireless sub. Slow, buggy, and laggy app.

Good for mixed usage. The overall performance of the Vizio SB36512-F6 is quite good and will be suitable for all types of content. Its accurate and neutral sound profile will be great for voice-oriented content like TV shows and podcasts, and will also...

The Vizio SB36512-F6 is one of the least-expensive ways to get Dolby Atmos. Sound quality is excellent for the price. The compact design includes dedicated rear speakers, and the number of inputs exceeds many competitors with Bluetooth, HDMI in/out and...

The sound bar lacks DTS:X decoding, its performance with music isn't spectacular, and the dotted input display can be confusing.

The excellent Vizio SB36512-F6 brings Dolby Atmos effects to a compact sound bar with rear speakers and a sub -- all for a very affordable price.

Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers increase the sense of space and height ; DTS Virtual:X upmixer included for traditional surround and two-channel audio ; Supports Chromecast and Google Assistant ; High value proposition for all the included features. ;...

This is no substitute for a conventional Dolby Atmos configuration ; IR remote's screen needs better contrast ; Display is difficult to read in low-light conditions

Not everyone can install a dedicated Dolby Atmos theater system in their home, and that’s where Vizio’s Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos’ value proposition kicks in. Vizio’s 5.1.2 package gives you a taste of immersive audio magic in a small...

Enveloping 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos performance Lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA support HDMI 4K HDR10/Dolby Vision pass-through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi music streaming

No DTS:X support Up-firing effect can be hit or miss No acoustic calibration microphone setup SmartCast platform prone to connectivity issues with my Wi-Fi

Atmos enabled ; Many ways to adjust sound

Narrow sound field ; Bass lacks detail

Get the Vizio SB36512-F6 if you want an affordable surround-sound system and you're curious about Dolby Atmos.