VIZIO S4251W-B4 Pro Reviews

This system does far more for movies than I’d have expected in a $330 product. But its limits are more apparent with music. In fairness, however, while some soundbars are more adept at music than this one, they cost a lot more. And Vizio’s target customer here—the home theater newbie on a budget or the enthusiast looking for an inexpensive and acceptable TV audio solution for a bedroom or basement—may place less emphasis on music reproduction. And in this time of holiday, it’s affordability makes a good case for giving the gift of home theater. If any of these situations apply for you, by all means, have at it.

The Vizio S4251W-B4 soundbar offers full surround sound thanks to its wireless subwoofer and satellites, but its sound quality isn't quite up to snuff.

This system delivers the best of what your HDTV, stereo, or any other sound-blasting device is capable of. The VIZIO S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar system delivers an immersive sound experience that’s not just good for the relatively inexpensive package it’s delivered to the market with: it’s worth more than it costs ($329.99 USD, if you’d like to know). It’s not often that we can say such a thing for a device here in an age when a product is replaced by a newer, more powerful version of itself in no time flat: VIZIO delivers a product you’ll be satisfied with for many years to come. Sound quality is something you’re not going to want to skip when you’re aiming for a full home theater experience. VIZIO delivers a powerful solution in the S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar system, one that’s not to be overlooked.

The S4251w-B4 isn't necessarily the most accessible sound bar, as it won't work well in every living room, depending on your TV's remote sensor and whether you'll tolerate the extra speakers. But if it works for your space and you want a much more immersive sound bar experience, the Vizio S4251w-B4 sounds excellent and is a solid value at $330.