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Vizio 5.1.4 Atmos Soundbar Review
Al Griffin  |  Jan 29, 2019

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $999

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Potent sound for the price
5.1.4 Atmos playback
Chromecast built-in for music streaming
Minus
No wireless surround speaker option
No DTS:X decoding

THE VERDICT
Vizio's 5.1.4 soundbar system delivers powerful, immersive sound plus Chromecast built-in streaming at a reasonable price.

Vizio's top-of-the-line Atmos soundbar comes with a cumbersome model number: SB46514-F6. Outside of that, this $1,000 Atmos system is a sleek, well-designed package that delivers surprisingly potent sound for the money. The addition of Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth streaming, along with Google Assistant compatibility, make it a compelling option for anyone seeking an all-in-one immersive audio solution to pair with their new TV.

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A/V Veteran
TV at CES 2019, The Sequel
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 29, 2019
With apologies to Samsung and a few others who haven’t made the OLED plunge, and show no signs of doing so, OLED remains today’s hottest flat screen technology. But the battle continues as UHDTV manufacturers scramble to take the next big technological leap. That will likely be Micro LED...
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Monitor Audio Previews Mini-Cube 5.1 Speaker System
SV Staff  |  Jan 29, 2019
Monitor Audio today announced a 5.1 speaker system “designed to deliver full-scale audio fidelity from compact, elegant speaker cabinets that will augment any interior.”
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Audio Video News
NYC’s Stereo Exchange Now Deals in Used Audio Gear
SV Staff  |  Jan 29, 2019
New York City’s Stereo Exchange has expanded its operation to include the sale of certified-preowned audio gear.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Fluance Targets Audiophiles with Bluetooth Speaker
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2019
The world of $300/pair bookshelf speakers just got a little more crowded. Internet-based Canadian home audio company Fluance today introduced a compact Bluetooth/aptX-enabled speaker aimed at audiophiles.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Elite Unveils Two-Sided Portable Projection Screen
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2019
Elite Screens is looking ahead to spring with a new outdoor projection screen intended to replace those saggy old bedsheets people use for backyard movie nights.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Cineak Previews Modular Entertainment Sofa
SV Staff  |  Jan 28, 2019
Hollywood-based luxury seating company Cineak will introduce a new modular entertainment sofa at next week’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New BenQ Projectors Boast LED Light Engine, THX Certification
SV Staff  |  Jan 25, 2019
BenQ has added two DLP projectors to its CinePro Series that deliver 4K resolution for considerably less than 10 grand.
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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
BlacKkKlansman
Chris Chiarella  |  Jan 25, 2019
Picture
Sound
Extras
In a story so jaw-dropping it has to be true, rookie African-American cop Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), the only officer of color on the Colorado Springs police force, initiates an undercover investigation into the Ku Klux Klan amid tense race relations in the 1970s. His part is played over the telephone, and to perpetuate his ruse he is partnered with white officer Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver). Flip attends meetings in the guise of “Ron,” requiring the two men to coordinate their words and actions in order to present a unified front as they pretend to be a single hardcore bigot.
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Audio Video News
Countdown to Kickoff: Game Changing Deals in Audio
SV Staff  |  Jan 25, 2019
In the weeks and now days leading up to Super Bowl LIII, Klipsch and Vizio have unleashed deals on speakers and soundbars to remind football fans about the importance of sound...
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