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Chose to take a chance on this refurb system. Locally, brand new, its $300.00. $180.00 here on amazon, worth it so far. i have it hooked directly to my PS4 using a optical digital cable. The ps4 has port on the back for optical digital audio output. Couple things to know about this system:* comes in a rectangular box about the same size of a 42" flatscreen TV box . I clicked on the option to have amazon put it in another box for discreet packaging but they didnt. Can't blame them because of the size of the factory box. The factory box says "Vizio" on the sides, so if you have neighbors you can't trust, be careful.* Its packed really well, from the factory. For a refurb, it looked like it has never been open. All the cords wrapped up very neat, and components looked new.* comes with a digital optical cable as well as the standard A/V yellow, red, white cables we have seen for years.* the rear speakers use pre made speaker wires with male audio prongs that plug in from the subwoofer to speaker. No stripping and wiring in your speakers like the old days. The pre made wires are very long. Didnt measure them, but i can tell you they are over 10 feet long for sure.* two power cords. One is longer than the other. You can use either cord on the center speaker or subwoofer. Yes you have to plug the subwoofer to an outlet as well.* remote works well and you can adjust practically everything from treble, bass, subwoofer output, surround sound center/rear balance, etc etc.* sounds really well. Can understand the dialog better. Can turn off closed captioning.* facing the center speaker, your audio cords connect to left, power on right. Incase your like me and dont want to see cords everywhere. Wish they connected all on same side to zip tie them up and hide them easier.* sound bar and subwoofer go into sleep mode after being idle. once you start using your tv or other connected device they turn back on. Sound bar quickly re connects with subwoofer.

Let me start off by saying that I am not a professional review writer or tech savy and it has been along time since I have had a surround sound system. I must say that this Vizio product was really beyond my expectations!!! The set up is REALLY EASY !!! The Sound is AWESOME !!! I was skeptical at first as I was looking at a few other products that were more expensive as well. Before purchasing this system I did a lot of research and read a whole bunch of reviews not only on Amazon but other resources as well. Like I said I was a bit skeptical, mostly because of the price and I was looking for something that I could really enjoy. I will conclude by saying that this surround system fills my living room with awesome sound and has brought movie watching to a whole new level . I also use it to Bluetooth my music from my phone that works flawlessly and it sounds amazing. Did I mention The set up was SOOOOOO EASY !!! Set up in minutes the Bluetooth Sub and satellite speakers made this a breeze. I couldn't be happier with this product!!!Thank you Amazon and Vizio.

**** Update ****Still works great ... but this unit DOES NOT support Dolby Digital Plus. When I feed a DD+ signal in, I get only buzzing sound. Going through tech support they confirmed this.Some programs (like amazon fire tv) have something called Dolby Digital Plus Auto. The Auto means if the receiver does not support the DD+, it changes the signal to just Stereo. Luckily ... this soundbar does a good job of making stereo sound like surround, but it is not 5.1.I still like this system and at under $200 bucks ... is still 5 star IMHO.******end update******Very pleased with this and got it at a good price (watch price, it fluctuates a lot).Center and L & R speakers are in the front bar. Bar fits perfect under my 52" TV in the stand (sound bars are made in different length bars, so pick the right size).The subwoofer is wireless (but does plug into wall outlet) and the Rear R & L speakers plug into the subwoofer only (no extra power needed). This is great as you get no wires going from TV to back speakers.I have the Sub behind the couch and the Rear L & R on either side of the couch. So there are zero wires exposed anywhere!Sound is good. Bass is pretty decent, but not room shaking.I use this a lot for playing music from my phone, bluetooth connection works great.Remote is good, it has display to show you what input you are on and settings you are changing.Front speaker has a series of small circular lights which tell status, settings as well as volume level.I highly recommend this when it is reasonably priced.

For the money the performance is excellent. It should be noted that most TV's down convert or dumb down their audio signal coming from their optical digital output to 2.1 so in those cases the soundbar will receive only 2.1 channel audio. My Sony KLD52V5100 only puts out 2.1 audio from the optical output. Having said that the soundbar creates a faux 5.1 surround sound and unless one is a true audiophile they won't be able to tell the difference. The bass from the subwoofer is simply great. You can adust the center speaker level, bass and treble levels, subwoofer level, surround levels(rear speakers) and even surround balance on the rear speakers should your sitting location be not centered. The true volume option works great also if used. To get a TRUE 5.1 surround channel effect and if your TV only puts out 2.1 as mentioned earlier then simply use the audio sources optical digital out and connect it directly to the sound bar to achieve true 5.1. I did this by using my satellite receivers optical digital out which puts out true 5.1 directly to the optical digital input on the soundbar. TRUE Dolby, DTS 5.1 surround sound. For the money its a great buy and so simple to set up and adjust to ones on personal likes. The sound bar will show the Dolby or DTS logo briefly to indicate if the source to the soundbar is Dolby or DTS. Only the optical input or coaxial digital input on the soundbar will give you Dolby or DTS.

Purchased the Vizio4251w-B4 to replace a Toshiba SBX1250 sound bar that I was VERY unhappy with. I am very pleased with the performance os the Vizio and the $300-ish Amazon price tag is definitely worth it for the powerful, easy to use audio improvement over my TV's internal speakers. This system is not for audiophiles but for folks that want better (not world class) sound from their television without the fuss of a full-blown 'home theatre system.'Why did I buy a second sound bar inside a year? Because the remote on the Toshiba was absolutely worthless and there was no way to use a programmable, universal remote to make the Toshiba soundbar respond from across the room. Getting up off the sofa to physically press the buttons on the top of the sound bar was frustrating - so a good remote was definitely something I was looking for.Several reviews praised this Vizio model as a fix for all the things that plague most sound bar systems - and those reviews were spot on! The sound from the Vizio is great and it took me very little time to set up. There are a couple of set-up/installation niggling issues (most of which could be cleared up with a better owners manual) but I am very pleased with the performance and ease of use for the Vizio.Program the sound bar to read the volume up/down/mute commands from your TV/Satellite/Cable remote and you will probably never need the Vizio's (excellent) remote again after the first hour. Thumbs up!MINOR ISSUES1. I gather that my TV (a Samsung) doesn't push a Dolby 5.1 signal through the TV - which is fine. That is not the fault of this Vizio sound bar, but the instructions about "looking to see if the 5.1 light flashes on start up" didn't help me. I have no idea where on the soundbar that light is - since it isn't detailed anywhere in the manual. Not a big deal, since I've read the specs on my TV and it isn't capable of sending the 5.1 signal anyway.2. The two, wired satellite speakers that feed off the woofer are color coordinated - one blue and one grey. There is a blue or grey surround on the input jack on the back of each speaker, on the outputs from the subwoofer and similar colored rings on both ends of the cables - one blue and one grey. Sounds perfect, right? But, nowhere could I find which color was Left and which was Right. Maybe I am dim, but I didn't see the info in the manual/specs - either in the paper version in the box or the online PDF I downloaded. I had to power up the system up and then go into the settings (nice display on the Vizio remote is super-useful here) and shift the surround balance all the way left and then all the way right - and that is how I learned that the blue speaker should be positioned near my left ear as I sit on the sofa. Grey goes to the right. Why not include that in the manual?

ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO PREVENT THE SOUND BAR FROM GOING SILENT INBETWEEN CHANNEL CHANGING/inbetween cutscenes in a game:::I have seen several people mention that they dislike how the sound bar automatically seems to turn off the moment it stops receiving any audio signal, even if it's very brief. I have even read how some customers ended up returning the product because they couldn't figure out how to turn off this feature. Reading the manual I found the solution where I least expected it. You can turn off this automatic default feature by turning off the VZtv Rmt setting. For some reason, they combined the automatic sound bar turn off with the VIZIO TV remote setting. Anyways, once you turn it off the soundbar no longer automatically turns off when changing channels or in-between custcenes while playing a game.As for the rest of the product: It's great as long as you plug it in correctly. If you do not see the DOLBY DIGITAL /DTS light when you turn on your sound bar and TV, then it's because your tv is not outputting true 5.1 sound. Yes, your sound bar will automatically create a faux 5.1 surround, but for the real 5.1 quality you will have to connect your soundbar directly to whatever you are using to stream or play movies and not the TV.Something else I haven't seen other users mention is how shows you may be watching via a streaming service, such as Netflix and Crunchyroll, will not output true 5.1 even though all the settings are set up correctly and the soundbar is lit up with the DOLBY/DTS light. It seems to be because the show you are trying to stream isn't calibrated to output at true 5.1 for whatever reason and you end up not having any output in the satellite speakers. To get around this I take advantage of the previously mentioned faux 5.1 surround that you hear when you connect your soundbar directly to the tv.This is how my setup works so that I choose between true 5.1 and the faux 5.1 depending on what I'm watching:I have both my PC and my PS4 connected to my TV.I have my Sound Bar connected via optical cable to my PS4 for true 5.1, which I use for playing games, movies, and streaming services.Additionally I have component cables connecting my sound bar to my TV for when something I am streaming on my PS4 isn't outputting true 5.1 and I want to switch to the faux 5.1, or for when I am using my TV to watch content I downloaded on my PC. You will have to change some computer settings to have your PC send audio signal to your TV for the component cables to pickup and send to the Soundbar.Just use the remote control to switch which input you want to use for sound for what you watching (Optical Cable for true 5.1, Aux for faux 5.1).You'll want to pump up most of the sound settings from 7 to like 9s and 11s though to get the best sound output.NOTE:::: When I connected my Sound Bar directly to my PS4, I noticed the TV was no longer in sync to the sound. This was quickly resolved by locating and selecting the "GAME (standard)" viewing mode on my tv. Apparently if your TV has some special effects that it applies to what you are viewing, it may cause the picture to go out of sync with the sound. Selecting the GAME view mode on your TV automatically disables any special effects your TV may be trying to apply so that it resolves any sync issues.Well that about covers it. I tried to discuss the technical stuff that I didn't see other users mention. It's a great buy and great value. Great product. 5stars.

These can be constructed very easily, they're just time-consuming. No issues there, just takes about 40 minutes to put everything together and secure your speakers into them. I have a Vizio sound bar and my speakers didn't fit on the base to be screwed in/secured, but this does come with double faced tape that you can apply to the speaker base to secure them into place. That tape works exceedingly well too as my speakers are going nowhere anytime soon. You can also easily loop the speaker wire through the pole and then through the L-Shaped top piece. So even though I couldn't screw in my Vizio speakers to this stand, the tape still works and I now have fantastic surround sound for my room. Much better than having surround sound speakers in the corners of your couch!

I gave these stands 5 stars because they are nice quality heavy stands. No speaker stand can fit every speaker made. I have the VIZIO SB3851-C0 38-Inch 5.1 Channel Sound Bar. I used the smaller l brackets which need to be slightly modified. As others have mentioned, you need to bend the brackets to allow for the RCA plug that connects the speaker. To accomplish this, I loosely assembled speaker stand with bracket and placed the speaker on stand. Then marked where the plug would go. At this time also mark the ends of the bracket that will stick out of the front under speaker. I used tape to mark these. I placed the handle of a pliers in that spot then placed a vice grip on the end closest to where screw will go so that it would not spread. Took another vice grip and placed on the other end which made my rounded opening for the plug. I used a bolt cutter to cut off excess bracket ends. You could also use a hacksaw. The metal is fairly easy to bend and cut. Use the screws that come with Vizio to mount speaker. Takes a little effort but the result is very good.

O.k., I just ordered these stands and set satellite speakers from a Vizio SB3851x-C4 38-inch 5.1 Soundbar system on them. I read reviews about these stands, with folks stating that they had to buy screws, bend the brackets, and had trouble inserting the speaker wire through the tube. I had none of these issues. I instead decided to set this up, in a simplistic/quick manner.1. I screwed the mounting base onto the stand.2. I bent a coat hanger, making it straight. I used painters tape (non-sticky, unlike duck tape, or scotch tape). I then taped the cable for the speak to the very end of the coat hanger (nose to nose), tape it up, and slowly pulled the cable through the tube. No issues, done quickly.3. I used the double side pads, cutting four pieces, which I placed on each of the four sides of the mounting base, which I had screwed onto base stand. The speakers were 'stuck' to the post base, with on pad showing, and were well anchored. I was happy. I put all of the screws/brackets, back into the bag, and will save them.I had NO issue in using the double-sided, sticky pads. You cannot see them, when the speaker is stuck on the mounting pad. The speaker sits there, anchored, and really will not come off if you move the stand in a reasonable manner, or do not plow into it (which you should not be doing anyway). It really does not matter for me anyway, as my speakers are placed where they could not get run into. I was done with mounting the speakers in least about 5-7 minutes, with no headaches.

Very happy! The stands themselves are heavy and sturdy. I did a lot of research on all of the other options on Amazon before committing to purchasing these because my Harman Kardon HK16 speakers are tall and come with a somewhat proprietary base for mounting to the wall. Mounting to a screw based stand would not necessarily work in this case because the bottom is not perfectly flat and there is not connection on the back of the speaker since the wall mount attaches to the bottom. However, the included tall mounting bracket that comes with the stands worked perfectly in combination with the double side tape and with a simple piece of black yarn to secure. If you have the taller Harman speakers, I would recommend these stands. Yes, my solution is not "pro," but I'm certainly content versus spending $100+ on the actual HK speaker stands.I thought about using a zip tie to secure the speaker to the bracket, but the yarn solution works just as well and is less noticeable on the all black speaker front.

Found the perfect surround sound speakers for me: Monoprice 10565. However, it was a bit of a headache finding the right speaker stands since monoprice very own speaker stands didn't seem to be a good match. Was so happy when i stumbled upon this pair of stands. Thanks to all the reviewers that posted photos showing that it works with the monoprice speakers.I have pasted additional images showing that it works with pretty decent size speaker wires as well. I used flat speaker wire to route underneath my rug in the living room. I was worried the wire wouldn't fit through the speaker stands but it worked great. Excellent cable management! Also I was able to use pins as my termination points for my wires with no issues. I did use electric tape to ensure the bracket isn't pushing too much against the pins. However, if you are not using speaker pins the bracket shouldn't be an issue at all.Love these stands, the cable management, and look of them.

Vizio Sound Bar owners : this is what you want. These stands arrived not even 24 hours after ordered them. The Vizio sound bar surround speakers work just fine (see product images I will upload). The cast iron construction seems pretty stable, especially for the lightweight Vizio speakers. I'd not put speakers weighing more than a couple of pounds on them, though, especially if you extend the tubes all the way up.It was a breeze to thread the speaker wire DOWN the tube and out from the base, and then attach the top mounting bar and bracket. Pry open the mounting wire bars a little bit, fit the speaker connector through, and attach speaker to wire bracket with included washer. 10 minutes, tops.I have no reason to doubt that these stands will work just fine with almost any other brand of small, lightweight surround or bookshelf speakers. $40 well spent.

I got these to go up to the sides of my tv so I could direct the sound the way it's supposed to go on my surround sound. I was able to direct the sound out better using these since my tv has to go in the corner of the room. These are great! Once I got them put together. The directions are a little confusing if you've never put anything like this together, or maybe I'm just a little on the slow side. My thoughts are the directions are made for people that don't require step by step instructions. I finally figured it out and got them together. Once together, they look great and do a great job.

The speaker stand is sturdy. It fits my living room perfectly. The only downside is, I could not mount my Vizio surround speakers as per the instructions provided. The cable hole is too small and I have to mount the speakers upside down.I would give 5 star for its sturdiness.

Great Speaker stand for the price as these worked for my Logitech Z5500. With some modifications I followed a guide from imgur (via Reddit) as this stand closely resembles the Monoprice ones. If you want to find the guide just google search "z5500 stand monoprice" and it's the first result.I was able to run the wires through the tubing. The only issue I had with the stand was that the holes made for the alternate wire path blocked the wire from coming through and I had to knock it out.Apart from this, you just follow the instructions as well as on the guide for the z-5500 and it works well.Tips for the Z5500 Mounting:1. To get the plastic off the hard to remove screw that holds the base of the satellite, you can either dremel it off or, aim a screw driver and hammer it off. The dremel/rotary tool was obviously easier.2. Care should be taken when fitting the wires and the connections inside the satellite so that it does not ground/short circuit with the components inside the casing.3. I decided to put the front compartment on the opposite sides (top screws to bottom and bottom to top) because the way my connections were and the position of the port, it was easier to stuff the extra wires in that arrangement.

Read the description and check for your right Speaker floor stands.This work great for my Bose system.Metal base great you can Hide the messy cable of the speaker (i hate see cables in my living room) looks well built til you touch the metal feels cheap but who will be touching your stands? and for this price totally work the money.So if you own a small set of speakers like Bose, Creative Logitech or even medium bookshelf's speakers they are just for you

Worked great for the price. Mounted to my Boss Acoustimass speakers perfectly. Just pay attention to direction and it's easy peasy.

Hi, I just wanna review this product, I read many bad reviews, I really don't know what people expect for this price, i went to fry's and they want $100 dollars per a pair almost the same i gat one for $24.95, I,m very happy with this pair use them with a rear speakers that came with a VIZIO S4251w-B4 5.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Satellite Speakers, they are elegant and good for the price, if going to use them with this system the wire does not fit because of the av plug, but you tide it around the pole and they look fine, they come with everything include. Yes the litle cover part is plastic but who care look fine.

VIZIO S4251w-B4 42-Inch 5.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer & Satellite Speakers (2013 Model)This setup sounds awesome. I got a great deal on this cause it was last years model when I bought it. The sound and volume capability are fantastic. I still get a kick out of it when a car door shuts and I automatically look toward the window,very realistic sound. I would give it five stars but I had a problem with the optical cable and can't get it to seat. That would have been alright, I thought I could just buy another one, but I can't find a replacement. The girl at Vizio thought I was some kind of idiot because it wouldn't sit properly. It's supposed to click when its seated and it won't click. I had it set up before but I had to disassemble and move it. I might try calling or chatting with Vizio again cause the girl kept to her troubleshooting matrix and didn't seem to have much practical knowledge of sound bars I have it hooked up with an audio cable but the optical would be better. Still sounds fantastic though.

I want a surround sound system in my living room but I didn't want to run any wires so I bought this 42" Vizio wireless sound bar and I didn't regret.Of course, it can't be compared to my Denon receiver surround sound system that I have setup in the theater room but this sound bar produces excellent surround sound for an unconventional quick setup surround sound system. The treble and bass are clear and pretty powerful for a little subwoofer, especially wireless. Very easy to setup, probably 10 minutes most. The reason I'm rating it 4 stars is because I believe this model was manufactured in 2012 or 2013 but there's no HDMI input which is ridiculous IMO. I think Vizio has included the HDMI port in the 2015 version.

I give the bar 5 stars as it sounds amazing. I give the sub 4 stars because every once and a while a specific note will distort or rattle at medium to high volume levels.NOW let's get to the rear speakers which I give 4 stars: When I first set the system up I was impressed with the sound. But when I put my ear close to the rears I noticed that they sounded different. Before I knew better I would describe the sound as broken, bad, low quality, underwater, choppy, muddy, and with muffled voices. I searched reviews and questions here and several people have commented the same, so I hope this review can help align peoples expectations of what the rears are supposed to sound like. Before I knew any better I thought they would sound the same as the fronts. But after research and getting a second opinion from my dad ,who is musical and knows better, I've discovered that the reason the rear speakers sound like they do is because they are (in true surround sound fashion) only playing ambient background sound. The voices sound quieter and muffled than the rest because it is trying to exclude them; you only want to hear voices coming from the front to create a theater effect. The rears are literally picking and choosing a few sounds from the rest. All together the system sounds great once balanced to the room they are in Personally I've concluded that the rears are fine and that surround sound is more for movies and not for listening to music. So when listening the music I turn off the rears. I gave the rears 4 stars because they seam a little cheap and they are playing through Bluetooth connection (not the best). My dad thinks these ones are a slightly on the "gimmick" side but you'd have too spend way more for a system with perfect rear speakers. I hope this helps some of you who had the same initial reaction to the rears as me. Overall and altogether it is hard to tell the deficiencies: 4 out of 5 stars

Compared to older 5.1 systems that required a lot of speaker wiring, this is quick and easy to deploy. The wireless sub & rear speakers work great and linked up with the system controls immediately upon plugging it in. Both my cable system box and my Xbox One are able to control the unit as well. Bluetooth works well and is able to connect to all my devices. Sound quality is good.Complaints are minor, but will affect some peoples' decision. Here they are.(1) The remote control has a small display that is not back-lit. In any dimly lit or dark situation, it's difficult to read the display.(2) Bluetooth can only pair with one device. To use it with my iPod or tablet, I have to re-pair the Bluetooth option to a different device. The remote should have had a "quick pair" button on it, instead of scrolling through the dozen-plus options on the hard-to-read remote screen every single time Bluetooth pairing to various devices is desired.(3) The volume LEDs on the front of the control bar are so small, they're a difficult to see.(4) The volume control increments up & down too quickly. With only one or two clicks of the remote to increase sound, volume increases dramatically. If you have a house with small children or light sleepers, it's hard to keep the sound from increasing from very soft to too loud during quieter hours of the day.(5) Sound quality falls off with noticeable distortion above 80% volume. Since I almost never play it that loud, this is negligible to me.Fix that handful of problems, and this is easily a five-star product.

***Update - 7/13/2017*** 3 years and counting...System is still going strong. No issues, especially while using the optical port for sound. For electronics, this was one of the best purchases I ever made. Because this one has worked so flawlessly, I ended up getting another set (newer model) for another TV. If you can find a set, pull the trigger, you won't regret it.Caveat: Only two days in after adjusting to listening preferences so these are FIRST impressions. I will update review and/or score after a few months worth of usage. I plan on using the setup daily.Pros: Good sound for $250. I've spent quite a few dollars on the traditional man cave setup so the $ spent here for the bedroom for a sound bar, two satellites, and a sub was nice. The additional surround sound from the two satellites is a nice compliment to the sound bar. You can really notice it when you turn the surround speakers 'down' or off altogether. Inclusion of every cable that could possibly be useful or helpful. Bluetooth has already proven useful...not only for sub but for streaming music from phone.Cons: Digital interface on remote functional but no remote back lighting is annoying - especially with lights off. Don't expect to get AVR-like digital read-outs from remote; minimalistic is the word of the day. Satellite speakers MUST plug into the sub. Really wish they had been bluetooth capable like the sub, which would have opened up more placement opportunities. As it stands, if you have a larger master bedroom, being beholden to speaker wires may be a hindrance.I like it so far. Worlds better than the TV speakers! Good lows and clear mids and highs. Have only used it for satellite programming so far. Will run it through the paces with bluray, Plex, and Roku in the coming days and weeks.

I can't add or refute praise buyers have posted for this soundbar system's audio fidelity and quality. After all, it was picked by CNET to receive the 'Best Product of CES' award at this year's Las Vegas "Consumer Electronic Show". I've waited since January to buy it, and finally, it became available locally at one of the discount box stores near me.But, I can tell you, the unit I purchased was not ready for prime time, as several others have pointed out in their reviews. Recent reviews give me more hope. One reviewer said, "..the first unit I had would go silent when changing channels while using cable. Probably due to audio format changes between hd and regular channels but not sure. I would then have to turn the sound bar off then back on to get sound.", he said.Folks, that was an understatement. After a pretty easy set up and using only the optical cable link from my optical output of my large flat screen Samsung to the soundbar, I immediately heard a dramatic difference in sound quality when compared with my older Vizio 2.1 system that had performed well despite it's inherent limits.Then, using my whole system Logitech remote, I switched from a live cable program source in HDMI 1 to my Blu-Ray device. So far, so good. That is until I skipped DVD chapters or fast-forwarded the DVD. The audio dropped out and would not return unless I rotated through the various inputs to re-initialize the audio in the "optical" input on the Vizio remote. No amount of tries or even DVD changes would prevent this. Next, I tried switching to the HDMI input for the Roku streaming device, but any fast-fowarding of video of a movie in progress suffered the same audio loss, no matter if I used Amazon Prime content or Netflix.I called Vizio customer service and the representative had me go through setup and connectivity to be sure the problem wasn't caused by me. He claimed he was unaware of any such issue, put me on hold to check his tech bulletins or reports, then came back on the line to tell me he couldn't find any reported instances of this problem. Then, in a step I hate, he proceeded to find fault with my brand of TV (as opposed to a Vizio large screen TV, which he said contains a circuit that allows consumers to change the audio phase delay and compression format. Right answer, they prefer PCM..or pulse code modulation).Now, I'm a life-long broadcaster and electronics buff, schooled in PCM audio and much more. So, I knew he was putting me on the E-ride at Disney World. His answer, I felt, was designed to blow off a serious Vizio model defect. It was similar to experiences I'm sure we all have had with PC manufacturer tech support "experts" who when they reach the limits of their knowledge or troubleshooting, claim the problem lies with your PC software or operating system. I reminded him Samsung is the world leader in flat screen product sales, in ratios of up to 9-1 over competitors (probably wider for Vizio sales).He had no answer for that, and he asked to again place me on hold to "check with his manager". And, "Eureka", he came back with the revelation that a firmware fix was needed and due out, but he didn't know when. He then admitted there was a defect and quoted the exact issue from "what his manager told him". He wouldn't budge on my suggestion to replace the unit as another reviewer said was done in his case. When I told him that's an offer one Amazon reviewer received as good customer service, he said they did replace some in early cases before a firmware upgrade was developed.I said that when a customer purchases his company's products they expect it to work and if it doesn't, to not have to tie up good money for a poor experience until a solution or fix is found, which presently has no target date.Now, his attitude went from authoritative to meek, and he was flummoxed when I asked how would I ever know when the firmware upgrade was available. Of course I knew Vizio wouldn't send me a message by taking my name. You have to check..daily, weekly or maybe until eternity.Of course, I returned the unit back to the point of purchase and cautioned the store clerks they might see more returns.I suspect this huge discount store chain bought this batch under an early contract for some of the first units to roll out of the factory. I am a faithful and constant Amazon customer. Amazon stock may be of a later vintage, but at the time, the discounter I purchased from had a significantly better price, including local sales tax.Vizio, if you are monitoring customer feedback, may I suggest you add some employee training on candor, and admit upfront there are problems with firmware early versions of this model. It's the only way to become truly mainstream as this product far and way produces great sound and solves a common problem with inexpensive soundbars with wireless bass only that can't produce room-filling 5.1 sound and eliminate wires to satellite speakers from the soundbar or amp.To potential buyers: Be sure to check out your purchase thoroughly and return it asap if you have these symptoms, or if you experience similar problems, check to see if the firmware upgrade has become available. I'm impressed enough that I'll wait to buy this model from Amazon after a decent interval in the hope I'll get a later version that has had a firmware change or upgrade. Normally, if you report any malfunction to Amazon within the specified time, you'll be treated right, but, note the Amazon disclaimer on this product, "This item is non returnable". What prompts Amazon to make this caveat? What does it know we don't, or have they had to eat the return costs too many times for defective units?And congratulations to those who made the choice and got a defect-free unit. I'll upgrade my rating level after I purchase a newer model version.UPDATE: 9/7/2013: Vizio has finally acknowledged and reacted to complaints by adding a firmware update to address this problem. Here is an excerpt from the Vizio website: "Firmware update version 1017 for the VIZIO S4251w-B4 Sound Bar. Download and follow the instructions below to update your S4251w-B4. This update addresses audio dropout on some units when changing channels using your Cable or Satellite Set Top Box. If you do not experience this issue, it is not necessary to update your sound bar."Nonetheless, I'll upgrade my rating by one-star but not amend my overall description of the problem in the interest of alerting buyers who purchase remaining stock with this problem. I am encouraged now to the point I will repurchase the unit. It is great sound for the money.Update: 10/6/2013I'm updating my rating one level to 4-stars now that I have repurchased this model. So far, it is glitch free but I have the Vizio website download file for the firmware fix on a USB thumbdrive in case it's needed. Can't rate it perfect because the buyer shouldn't experience this with a new product and then have to arm-wrestle the U.S. customer service rep until he finally admits they knew of the glitch all along and there will be a fix at an as-yet undetermined date -- despite the fact, you now have their unusable product and a debit on your credit card. Until confronted, he was perfectly satisfied to let me end the conversation with his apology that I had a bad experience and to send it for repairs under warranty. Show more respect for your customers, Vizio.Update: 2/11/2014 - Be sure to visit the Vizio website and download and install the latest firmware upgrade. Should fix problems with earlier versions of this model if switching between peripheral inputs such as DVD, SmartTV sources (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc) and DVD players and main TV or HDMI source for your cable set-top box and DVR AND the soundbar can't find audio. From Vizio support site: "Firmware update version 1017 for the VIZIO S4251w-B4 Sound Bar. Download and follow the instructions below to update your S4251w-B4. This update addresses audio dropout on some units when changing channels using your Cable or Satellite Set Top Box. If you do not experience this issue, it is not necessary to update your sound bar."

Like everyone says, they're good for the money. I had some old JBL Flix 1 surround speakers and pulled them out of the closet and started to hook them up. But they're old so have one of those openings that hang on a screw head projecting out of the wall (into an anchor in the wall) but not something to screw into the speaker like more modern speakers have. I thought nothing of it because there were screws that would work like that included, but it turns out there are no nuts to hold the screw in the wire loop. I have the option of screwing the bottom of the speaker onto the stand, but I'd really rather not screw things into the speaker. Instead I'll have to head to Home Despot to get a screw and nut that will work. I think it's awfully odd to leave out two nuts that would have fixed this.

I purchased these stands for my Vizio surround sound speakers because they claim to be universal. Unfortunately, these stands were not a perfect fit for my Vizio speakers because the Vizio speakers have lines coming from the back and this is where the brackets attach. It was also a bit of a pain treading the cables through the poles because of how large the aux plug was, nothing a little vigorous shaking couldn't fix.I read reviews of people bending the brackets to allow for the cables to pass through. This just seemed like a lot of work. I had some spacers laying around so Inuse those to fill in the gap. See picture.I like how the foot of the stand slopes down towards the front. This allowed me to wedge it under the couch for stability so my daughter doesn't knock it over.Overall, great speaker stands for a great price. I took one star off because they aren't truly universal but its a very minor problem.

These speaker stands are great with my sound bar and the fit great on the stand, but I did need to do some modifications to the stand to secure them in place. I do not consider myself a "handyman" so if I can do it I think most people would be able to. Things to note:-the speaker wires do fit inside the column so there are no wires running down the stand.-I used the following supplies from Home Depot (included pictures for reference): (2) Fender Washer 3/16"x1-1/4" and (2) machine screws round head combo #6-32x3/4"-I used the taller of the two L-shaped brackets, those fit better and the bottom part of the bracket did not stick out past the speaker.-I had the bend the brackets wider so the speaker plug would fit...I did this using my hands and that worked well. I first bent them out at the top of the bracket and then bent them back in towards the bottom, to create a diamond shape.Overall the stands seem solid and I have enjoyed them so far!

I bought these to go with the VIZIO SB3851-C0 38-Inch 5.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Satellite Speakers (2015 Model).In short - they're not perfectly compatible, but they work... with some adjustments. The satellite speakers for this Vizio system aren't as big as what the stands are able to hold, so there is a little bit of lip that sticks out beneath where the speakers sit... but this is simply an aesthetic thing and it's not so much difference that it's a huge deal.The biggest issue is that the supports that you attach to the backs of the speakers to hold them in place is not wide enough to allow room for the speaker plugs of this particular Vizio model speakers. We had to use pliers to bend the metal a little bit to make room for the speaker plugs. We wiggled one set of pliers (that were the width we needed) between the metal bars, and used another set of pliers to squeeze the top and it separated the metal tongs to just the right space to fit the plug. I would never have thought of doing it that way but my husband is better than me at math, science, physics and somehow he knew that would work. It did perfectly.I rate these four stars because the quality of the stands is good, but a little annoying that we had to make the minor adjustments. Of course, this is also based on my particular model of Vizio speakers, so your experience may differ.

Purchased for use with my 38" Vizio 5.1 Soundbar and wireless subwoofer (model# SB3851-C0) setup. Good quality speaker stands. Used the smaller mounting bar set that comes with it. Like most reviewers, I did have to bend the center out to allow the coax to pass through and had to pinch the top portion to allow for a tight backing attachment to the speaker (see attached picture). This marred up the bar, but a Sharpie cleaned it back up.One negative that I do have is that the mounting bar sticks out too much in the front for these particular speakers (see photo). It is made for a more universal setup, so I understand that it is not a perfect fit. Simple remedy will be to mark it and pull out the handy Dremel to cut them back.NOTE: Make sure you run the cable through the center of the stand before you begin assembling the base and backing for the speaker. I used a spare shoe lace to pull the cable through as the clearance is tight.

If you research the heck out of everything like I do, there are lots of reviews that cry bloody murder about how these stands are totally incompatible with these Vizio speakers, as well as lots of reviews brashly claiming how simple it is to set these stands up with these Vizio speakers.The reality is somewhere in-between these polarized views.Here are some helpful tips for not losing your cool when setting these up:1. Open ice cold beverage of your choice. Mine tend to have alcohol in them, but not a requirement.2. Use the screws and washers that come with the Vizio speakers to affix the speakers onto the stands. The screw options that come with the stands do not fit these Vizio speakers. No need to go to a hardware store.3. Use the taller L-shaped brackets for mounting speakers to the stands.4. The trick is to use a set of pliers to bend OUT the part of the bracket "rails" near the speaker plug towards the bottom, and bend IN the bracket "rails" in the middle where you attach the screw and washer to the back of the speaker. I wish the washer was a little bigger to help ensure it was holding on to the bracket, but it will do the job transforming to your needs if you spend a few minutes going back and forth with squeezing the bracket rails inward in the middle where the screw goes and pushing the bracket rails outward towards the bottom where the speaker plug/cable goes. I added a picture with captions to the Customer Images section if you need a visual illustration: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/permalink/mo36U1PDULU63RH/B000289DC6/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_link5. Other tip is to ever-so-slightly bend the entire L-bracket inwards (i.e., reduce the angle) to ensure a more snug sitting of the satellite speaker on to the stand. If you're paranoid about the bracket rails popping out from around the screw washer, there is thick double-sided tape included in the stand accessories to attach to the bottom of the speakers that sit on top of the stands. I didn't bother with that in case I ever wanted to mount these satellite speakers on the wall. The trick with the pliers did the job well enough for me.6. Finish ice cold beverage and you're done.Given the bit of macgyvering it took to fit the brackets onto the Vizio speakers, I reduced this to a 4-star rating. I think Atlantic should get with the program and provide some accessories for these Vizio speakers because they apparently already have a big share of the market for 3rd party speaker stands, and it would have been nice to not have to bust out my toolbox to get these to fit.Overall, these speaker stands feel very sturdy and robust, and the base appears to be sufficient enough to not topple over due to clumsily bumping into it or due to a minor shake of an earthquake (knock on wood). The height is easy to adjust and the price is right, too. There doesn't appear to be a lot of other good stand options for these Vizio satellite speakers, so these will do you just fine if you follow my tips and tricks.

These are very unobtrusive stands I used for my rear speakers. My speakers have the keyhole mounts (I think that's what they are called), and worked perfectly with the mount that comes with these stands. I took off a star only because there is a slight bend in the tube, and my speaker wire would could not get past that bend even though it has the smallest imaginable plug on the end. I had to cut off the connector, feed the wire through the tube, and then splice it back on. If you don't need to deal with a connector, you'll give it five stars.

These are nice and the perfect hieght for putting the speakers at head level when behind the couch. I wasn't able to run the speaker wires through the provided holes because the holes were to small. The ends on the speakers were bigger than the normal size RCA jack, which I don't think will fit either.

I bought these to mount speakers that came with the Vizio SB3851-D0 sound bar. They aren't a perfect fit unfortunately but you can get them to fit safely and securely if you screw in the speaker loosely, tilt the speaker, plug in the cord from the subwoofer, tilt the speaker back, and then screw it in till it's tight and it stays put. Overall it's lightweight yet sturdy and the mount has stayed put while keeping the speakers at the perfect hieght, which is also adjustable.

For the money this is a good speaker stand. It worked well with my Sony speakers. However I was a little dissapointed when I found the feet to be made of metal and came with no protection options against my wood floor. I went to the hardware store and bought $7 plasti Dip. And dipped all the feet corners in a black rubber. Now it won't scratch or slide around.The speaker stand came with plenty of hardware and a nice lead weight in the base too hold it up right. All around. Good. buy.

These stands did not exactly fit the speakers I mounted to them. I had to do some modifications to get them to fit and hold the speakers securely. In the end I am happy, and for the price point I consider this a good buy. The stands are sturdy, with a enough weight to hold my speakers. I mounted Orb Audio Mod 2 speakers to these stands. I had to add some lock washers and my own 1/4" bolts to get it to secure tightly. Then I had to modify the small black covers by cutting them to fit properly. If you like DIY projects and are a handy person, you can probably mount any speaker you want to the stands. And like I stated for the price point you really can't go wrong.

I bought these speaker stands for the rear speakers of the Vizio S3851w-D4 as I had seen several others that had done the same. The speaker cable for this system will not fit through the stand in the way the stand design is intended. The molding on the speaker cable is too large. This isn't a big deal for me since the stands are mostly hidden for my setup and I can easily wrap the cable around the stand. Also, because of the placement of the screw hole on the speakers and the placement of the speaker cable input, the speaker does not sit flush on the stand. Another person posted a picture of the speakers on their side. I have posted a picture of what it looks like vertically. It's not perfectly flush, but it's good enough for me.

While this is certainly better than the built in speakers on any flat panel TV, it certainly leaves something to be desired. First off, let me say that the form factor and ease of setup and use of this sound bar is great! The wireless subwoofer with satellite speakers was a smart idea. The sound quality is pretty decent, but I wouldn't call it amazing. I purchased this unit to replace a 15 year old Onkyo 5.1 system that I was too big for the room I had it in. This unit pales in comparison to that older unit in terms or sound quality. There are only two real problems with this sound bar (for me). The first one is that the difference between the volume levels is far too big. It gets loud quickly, and I have never set the volume louder than 4. For me, 3 is often too soft and 4 is often too lous, so I'm constantly switching back and forth. The second problem is that the subwoofer resets itself to max volume whenever you turn on the unit. It's a weird quirk and extremely annoying. It's easy enough to fix, but you'll have to do it nearly every time you turn the sound bar on and off. There's a few quirks as well. Every now and then, the unit will simply stop producing sound. This happens the most often when I pause my DVR for a minute or two. I've now had the sound bar for just over a month, and I am considering switching to something else. Yesterday, my other half told me they hated it (I wouldn't go that far, but have a high tolerance for fidgety things).

This sound bar is very good once you figure it out. As is usual for most products the instructions that come with the product hardly ever tell the whole story. There is a "quick set-up" guide, if you are lucky that will be all you need. If you have any issue I'd suggest checking their web site for support. There are lots of "secret" settings on the sound bar, on your TV, and on your cable box, that can give unexpected results, both good and bad. I tried the phone support and had to convince the person I wasn't a total idiot before I was treated to some moderately useful advice. Probably just having a bad day, but you aren't allowed to pass that attitude on to the customer. One thing I did get out of the conversation was to check their web support. That worked.

I'd give this a 4.5/5 if it weren't for issues connecting with my laptop.The bass is pretty overpowering even when I lower the bass setting but sound is crisp and clear. It has a really neat Night mode feature which dims the bass, perfect for apartment use during off hours. I have trouble getting it to connect with my laptops BT. Works flawlessly with my iPhone but takes fidgeting around to get it to connect with my laptop most of the time... I need to forget the device then reestablish connect and click reconnect most of the time.I've also had several instance where I thought my phone wasn't working but it has automatically connected to the bar which is turned off and is trying to push sound through that instead of the phone speaker. I just need to hit disconnectin my iPhones BT settings to fix it but it's another annoyance.

I purchased the refurbished unit which was described as follows: " - A refurbished VIZIO sound bar is a sound bar that has been returned to the manufacturer, refurbished, tested, and certified to work as If purchased new. This includes proper packaging, labeling, and the inclusion of all necessary accessories inside the box - VIZIO refurbished items may have minor cosmetic damage.I was amazed at the unit I received, which had a packing that was clearly nothing like from the original manufacturer. Yes, there were a couple of scuffs, the worst being the separation of the soundbar front from the back at the right corner. I suspect the attachment was broken, but it did not affect the sound or functioning so I am willing to forgive and forget. There were no manuals but just a copy of one page of the manual, which described how you link the bar to the sub woofer and how to do Bluetooth pairing. Again, the instructions were on the web, so I am willing to forgive. The original speaker wires (which are 12 feet) were missing, and was substituted with two wires each 6 feet long, so the required separation of the speakers were impossible. I had two speaker wires each at $10 purchased through Amazon, which took a couple of days. The AAA batteries which they claim was provided were not, so a trip to the local drug store solved that problem. No template to attach the speakers or the soundbar, and certainly no hardware. If this was "Factory certified", shame on you Vizio; if it was not, then you misled me into this purchase. After assembly, the unit is performing as expected, and therefore the 3 star rating. I buy factory refurbished goods, because of the savings as well as the fact that I am giving a home for a product dumped by someone else. This is clearly an out-lier, I will still buy factory refurbished units in the future. I will re-post my satisfaction of the unit itself in a few days after I have had a chance to use it

I bought this about 15 months ago and have had plenty of time to suss out what the pros and cons are for me.Pro:GREAT soundflexible ways to connect to audio sourceInconspicuous appearanceCons:Not very clear instructionsSometimes have difficulty getting it to connect to sourcesThe RCA wire between the sub and the satellite speakers is TERRIBLE!Customer service leaves something to be desired.My main issue really has been the sub to satellite wires. In both wires, the metal jacket on the rca plug broke off and got lodged inside the outlet on the subwoofer. One of them came right out and I was able to gorilla glue it back onto the plug tip. The other one got lodge inside the outlet and it took (I kid you not) 6 months of different trial and error to get that thing out of there. I tried using sharp objects, pushing from below, sticky tape, and exacto knife, gorilla glue on a toothpick , you name it. Keep in mind, I had to disassemble the sub woofer a little to get the circuit board out to do all this. When I contacted Vizio for help (specifically that I needed a new subwoofer board since the chunk of metal was stuck inside mine) they referred me to three outside vendors who sell their parts. First of all, if you supply s***ty cables and they break apart, you should just give me a new board and be glad I'm not just returing the whole shebang. Secondly, if you're going to be a douche about it and just expect me to pay for the parts myself, at least refer me to a vendor who actually sells the part that I told you I needed - none of the sites sell the subwoofer board. So much for that.Eventually, by some act of God, I got the second metal tip out and when I tried to gorilla glue that one back on , the plastic tip broke off in my hand. So now I at least have a working subwoofer board but will have to buy new RCA cables. I certainly won't buy the OEM ones but will get some better quality ones off Amazon.It's too bad that they dropped the ball on this, because the sound (when I can actually use it) IS really good.

Great intentions do not always make a great product. I purchased the S4251 system to use in my apartment living room. Overall the system is OK, but I have a few nits to pick. I have the system working with my Amazon purchased Vizio 55" 3D smart TV. I have the TV connected to the S4251 via fiber optic cable.The remote control redefines the word 'cheap'. It feels flimsy in the hand, the LCD display is not backlit, and without good visual feedback it's difficult to tell what actions have been accepted. Due to the cheap remote, fine tuning the sound bar is a hit or miss proposition.Do not confuse this set up with a free standing receiver with the related wiring problems and getting matching speakers. The performance of the Vizio doesn't get anywhere near that level. For the price this system will give modern slim LCD TVs far better sound up front and some sense of depth of field with the appropriate source programming.Perhaps the best feature of this system is that it's wireless. The rear speakers connect to the subwoofer. These speakers connect to the soundbar via bluetooth. The pairing is automatic and painless. There are no wires to run along walls to get to the front soundbar.If you have a couple of hundred dollars and want improved sound from your TV, this system will be fine. Just don't expect it to perform anywhere near the level of a dedicated receiver or a soundbar from Sony that costs 4-5X more. It does it's job in an apartment living room, and perhaps a dedicated media room in a house. If you don't have great expectations going in, then you'll never be disappointed. This is one area that Vizio needs to invest a bit more time. If the remote weren't so cheap and not user friendly I would have given this a higher rating.

Quality metal stands but they do not work with my Vizio satellite speakers without substantial modifications( I hear this is common with Vizio). If your speaker has an RCA with a 90 degree connector, you cannot run the wire through the stand. I had to bend the bracket that secures the speaker so the RCA could seat. I also had to get new hardware since the screws that came with the speakers were too short and the stands did not supply this hardware. All in all I should have kept looking for stands that were compatible with my Vizio Smartcast wi-fi Sound Bar System (38", 5.1) mainly due to the wire not fitting through the stand.

These are advertised as being compatible with the Sonos Play-1. If by compatible they mean that the Sonos has a 1/4-20 threaded receptacle in the back and these come with 1/4-20 screws, then yes they are compatible. However, the screws are to long. They are 3/4 of an inch in length. This means that the speaker does not snug tightly to the stand. Also, the hollow stem is to narrow to accommodate the head on the songs power cord. The stand appears to be stable. I got what I paid for and I'll keep them, but I will probably end up using them for secondary speakers. I am going to buy a better set for my Sonos.

I ordered these for a Harman Kardon HKTS-15 5.1 system that I ordered off of a clearance deal for the kids' entertainment room in the basement. I was going for functional but cheap and that's pretty much what these are. Why do I only give them 3 stars then?1) They aren't incredibly high. It works fine for the small HKTS-15 speakers that I have and I'm not going for perfect speaker placement but if I had larger speakers that I wanted to lift higher, these aren't the stands for you.2) It's actually a good thing they aren't taller. The base isn't as stable as you would want for a heavier set. Again, that's not what these stands are designed for. If you are reading this review I just didn't want to give you and delusions that they were something that they are not.3) The mounting of the speakers is a bit convoluted for the HKTS-15's. I ended up buying additional speaker mounting bolts.screws. For the record the size is 1/4 inch by 20. The speakers come with 3/4 inch and 1 inch options. Because of the way you have to bottom mount the speakers through the little optional two pole L piece you'll have to buy additional bolts. 2" bolts worked for the HKTS-15's but you might be able to get away with 1.5 inch long bolts if you have a bottom mount flush mount speaker. But my recommendation if you own a HKTS set, or any other Hardon Kardon set that has a similar bottom mounting setup, and you purchase these stands (You'll need 4 total so you'll have to buy two sets) is to buy four (4) 1/4 inch x 20 bolts that are 2 inches long to securely mount the speakers to the stands.So do the stands function with the HKTS-15 speakers? Yes. Are they the most robust? No. Do they require additional hardware? Yes, I would recommend it. Now the extra bolts go for about $6 here on Amazon - so it isn't all that much. The stands do work for what I bought them for. They just aren't the best ever in my opinion. Of course, YMMV.

Just got these stands for our Vizio 5.1 surround sound system. They DO NOT work well for these speakers. They do not come with the right size screws for the satellite speakers, and the screws that come with the Vizio are not long enough to fit the bracket that comes with the stands. You will have to use the provided two-sided tape to secure these speakers to the stands. Also the input jacks on the Visio speaker wires BARELY fit through the stand tubes. Better have some string handy to fish them through, and once you do that and attach the speakers your committed unless you pull the tape and start over. Well built and sturdy but not ideal for VIZIO

These speaker stands are not that great for the system I purchased. They are well made, but are really meant for satellite speakers that have a 2 wire plug in system. If your speakers have the single plug in the middle as the Vizio S3851w-D4 satellite speakers do, then you have to pull the rear mounting L-bracket apart (spread apart) to squeeze the plug in the middle of it (NOT IDEAL).I kept these speaker stands because they were so cheap in price that it wasn't worth sending them back. I would look to the owner manuals for connections on the back of speaker and how the speakers actually mount to the bracket on these stands before purchasing. I failed to do that so its my fault for taking the "frequently bought together" label as recommended together.I do not recommend these stands in connection with the Vizio S3851w-D4 sounder surround system.

The product is well made, but they skimped on the wire bracket (C) height. I have a set of Infinity Speakers and these stands are not suited for them unless you wish to screw holes in the bottom of the speakers or use the double-backed tape. It is unfortunate that the idiots that designed the wire bracket (C) did not have enough brains to increase the height to at least 6". It is only 4" and will not work if your screw hole is higher than that The only way that these included wire brackets (C) will work is if you turn the speakers upside down and use a spacer, but who wants their speakers upside down anyway. I am going to have to make my own bracket or try to find a substitute in order to use the stands.

Ordered 2 sets of these...for front and rear wireless speakers made by Enclave. Not sure what happened but when I opened both boxes, the styrofoam inside was broken apart and scattered throughout the box. This is for the box that the stands actually are package in...not the shipping box. Little pieces of styrofoam were everywhere and it sticks to your hands and the stands and other contents as well.Of course, the hardware included did not fit the Enclave screw hole. It's like they included every other size but the standard size I needed. So I went with the keyhole attachment. Not a great way to attach speakers that have any substance or weight to them, but had no choice. Was sort of a pain to do it this way and the speakers are attached, but not as secure as I would like.If you have speakers over 4 or 5 pounds, they will lean down...so you have to have the bent part of the stand pointing outward to sort of rest the bottom of the speaker on.I rated as "OK" 3 stars because I got things set up and hopefully they will hold. But the packaging was horrible, standard size screws were lacking, and the keyhole method is not the best way to attach speakers. I don't have speaker wire since using wireless speakers, but I can see what others are talking about...the opening in the stands are very thin and snaking the wires through could be difficult.I would not order again.

Mount-It! MI-1210 Speaker Stands for Home Theater 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System Satellite Speaker Stands Mounts, Rear and Front, 1 Pair, 10 lb Capacity, BlackI bought these stands to hold the rear speakers that compliment the samsung 2016 sounbars via blutooth. I purchased a Samsung 4K curved TV with a Samsung curved sounbar included as a special at Sam's club. So I naturally wanted to buy the rear speaker kit, which has 2 speakers which connect to a console that sends the signal to the soundbar for as good of surround I could. They are weighted down sufficiently to hold the speakers an everything was included to mount them to the poles. With my 2 speakers I had to get line from each speaker to the central rear unit, and I wanted the Wiring to be hidden. It took forever to get the audio wire through from the bottom to the top to connect to the speakers and still have enough wire to make it to the rear unit. The trick for me was to tape or tie a nut or something heavy and run it through to the correct out for these speakers. Long story short, it took me a while to get my 2 rear speakers seamlessly installed with the Samsung Rear Speaker Kit. But ultimately I got it done. But I'd be afraid that someone not as industrious or patient, might not have a goo time setting these up. I also wish they were a little bit taller at the highest setting. Theyre still in my living room, so they do work one theyre set up!

if you have a newer version of the Vizio 5.1 surround sound system, the wires are not be able to be threaded inside the stand shaft. The reason for this is the RCA plugs are too large for the hole and shaft diameter. To get around this, you can (as I did) use black cable ties and mount the cable on the exterior part of the shaft. If your system has cable with wire ends, this won't be a problem. Otherwise, the stand is good and stable.

These stands look OK, and I like that they have weights underneath the foot, but I experienced manufacturing problems. The weights are a disc with a threaded hole and the pole of the stand screws into it. On one of the weights, the hole seemed either too large or the threads were stripped out -- it wouldn't hold the pole securely. As a result, the pole rocks precariously and easily tips over. I have reached out to the manufacturer to see if they will remedy the problem. I didn't have any problem threading 18-ga wire through the poles.

These are adequate surround speaker stands. They have some weight to the base, so they stay pretty well balanced.I did have to modify how I mounted my rear speakers, as they use a component connection rather than traditional speaker wires. If you have speakers that use any sort of slightly bulkier connector on the back, you will probably need to mount the speakers upside-down. Other than that, these are fine and do the job well.

Needed some stands for my bose red line cube speaker's.if i would of mounted the the part that mount's to the speaker because of where the speaker cable plug's in , the would of broke.So i hand to make a spacer. Also the top piece that mount to the metal pole , i had to drill a small hole where the screw attach's to it so it would hold in place.The plastic piece's are weak , for example the height adjuster one of them cracked as i tightend it up. Guess you get what you pay for. But for the price not so bad.

I bought two of these, one as a gift and one for myself. This was a year and a half passed. Speakers sound good still, but the remote in one is useless. The LED screen went out (by the way, the remote is a pain anyway. Hard to see as is not backlit). There is NO other way to adjust these speakers or change the input of the remote goes out. So far I have tried to order a replacement remote once... and the replacement had the same issue. I would avoid these speakers .

I bought this refurb model as I was very happy with a non-refurb version of this model and wanted to save a bit of cash.The refurb bluetooth range is horrible compared with the exact same new model I have.With the refurb model, the connection drops intermittently if I take my phone 10 feet away from the speaker bar. With the non-refurb model, I can take my phone to a separate floor and it still plays music consistently.The return policy doesn't cover bluetooth connectivity, so I'm stuck with a very mediocre sound experience.I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 star because the sound quality over bluetooth is good when I keep my phone within ~10 feet of the sound bar.

worked great until it didn't work. About 1 1/2 years after purchasing this item it just stopped working all together. First the subwoofer stopped receiving a signal, then no controllers worked with it and finally it stopped putting sound out completely. I tried power cycling it and resetting it but nothing worked. 6 months after the warranty expired, perfect timing.

It was easy to set up and sounded ok playing movies. Music was another thing. Lots of buzzing in the trebles. And then the remote started to act up, only working sporadically. And then there were the times there was simply no sound at all. I tried the reset a few times, but it never worked like it was supposed to (lights on the front were to flash 3 times to let you know it worked). Had to unplug and hook it all back up. I know it was inexpensive, so I wasn't expecting super sound, but I didn't know it was cheap.I returned it.

As others have, when I received the item, it appeared as though the box had been previously opened and then poorly retaped up with packing tape. When I opened the box, the four speakers were there, but there was no remote or cables inside, making the sound bar useless. I called amazon to fix it, and the first customer service representative was less than helpful (rare for amazon), but the manager was more than helpful. I'll update my review once I get everything sorted out.

I've had this soundbar for about 4 months now. The two little side speakers are a joke. They hardly put out any sound at all. Maybe if you're using them in a 7 x 7 foot room you'd hear them. Otherwise, it's a waste. As if that wasn't enough, now, after four months of use, the sound keeps cutting off from the soundbar. I have to turn it on and off several times and even then the sound sometimes cuts out in the middle of what I'm watching. Even when it was working, there was a time lag between what I was seeing and what I was hearing.Unfortunately, it's too late to return this piece of crap for a refund. Save your money on this one.I gave two stars because it did arrive in a timely manner and was well packaged. That, unfortunately, is the best I can say for this set of speakers.UPDATE: I'm on the phone with technical support right now. First I went to their website for troubleshooting and was directed to download a firmware update and install it onto a thumb drive which I was instructed to insert into the back of the soundbar. I did all that was instructed and now I'm getting no sound at all. Technical support has taken me through a number of repetitive steps, none of which have resulted in my getting sound back yet. I will update if (and when) that happens.UPDATE #2: It's now been two days since speaking with Technical Support. They couldn't help me get the sound back on my sound bar and said that the download was in fact causing some soundbars to malfunction. The only solution was to send me a "re-certified" soundbar. But first I would have to send back my nonfunctioning unit. The rep said they would email me a label to return it to them and that I should be receiving the label within the next 5 minutes. It's now 12 hours later, and I have not received the mailing label.I will say that everyone I've spoken with in Customer Service has been extremely nice and apologetic. Hopefully this means this issue will be satisfactorily resolved soon. Will update as new developments occur.UPDATE #3: After much back and forth, I finally sent back the defective soundbar. I had to send it in two separate boxes as I had to damage the original box in order to open it. I bubble wrapped the items, and double boxed them, to make sure they arrived undamaged. I took photos as I had a feeling they would try to say they arrived damaged. I sent the items Fedex Ground. I checked the tracking number and saw that they arrived the following day at the Vizio warehouse, which is located in California, not too far from me. Sure enough, I received an email saying they had received the items and that they are damaged. So now I think they're going to try to say that they can't replace them because they received them in damaged condition.UPDATE #4: I just hung up the phone from another call to Vizio trying to resolve the situation satisfactorily, again to no avail. I was told by a representative that, since the unit arrived at the warehouse damaged, the warranty has been voided and, if I want, at my expense, they can return the same unit back to me. I asked to speak with a supervisor and was put on hold. Forty minutes later, after being on hold and listening to the same song being looped, I was switched back to another representative (not a supervisor) and told that there was no record of the previous conversation and could I repeat what transpired. I hung up out of frustration and because I have things to do. However, I will be calling back again later, as I refuse to just eat almost $300!My advice to you if you're considering purchasing this: DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF CRAP! Save yourself lots of frustration and lost time and buy something more reliable.

Installation was simple, they hold the speakers just fine, but there are parts of the speaker holder sticking out of the front. I may try to trim off the excess from it. Also attempting to feed the speaker wire/plug through almost resulted in ruining the speaker wire itself since the plug was a right angle plug. I'd suggest creating the pole in a slightly larger diameter...

The only reason I gave it a two star rating is because I like the styling. Otherwise they are a ZERO for me. My experience is specific to the VIZIO SmartCast™ 45” 5.1 Sound Bar System. These stands were supposed to fit the rear speakers. They DO NOT unless you do some custom machining to either the stands or the speakers at home. I'm not doing that. If you have different speakers they may work great. There just isn't any way to tell until you get them home. My frustration also comes from Vizio not being able to tell me which brand makes stands that are guaranteed to fit their speakers.

Pro: Very sturdy productCons: Brackets are TINY. I got these for the rear speakers in my surround setup. These stands come with 2 sets of brackets. The largest set is roughly 4-4.5 inches long. If you have anything other than baby speakers, it is unlikely for them to fit.One other note: I bought these after seeing someone else's review where they fit larger speakers. I'm thinking there may be 2 different models of the same stand being sold. Either that or they don't consistently measure the brackets.

As others have mentioned, it is not compatible with vizio speakers. It takes some adjusting in order for the vizio wires to fit through the stability holders that stick up. I figured this wasn't a big issue so I bought these knowing I would need to adjust them.Be warned, they are pretty stiff (which is a good thing) so it takes a lot of force to bend them in to shape, and once you do, it won't look very pretty.ALSO make sure you adjust them while they are NOT ON the stands! mine's were leaning in a little too much, so I tried to adjust them out and the entire top (the little flat base) started ripping off the stand poles. I'll probably need to solder it back on since now the stand is essentially useless.

The quality of these is probably pretty good overall, judging from the reviews, but I experienced the problem shared by another reviewer: a broken top platform. Apparently, these are spot welded at the top, where the vertical tube attaches to the metal platform that in turn holds your speaker. However, the unit I bought was missing the weld at top, so after installing these, one day the left speaker just fell over, taking the top platform with it. Obviously, as this unit passed down the assembly line, someone was asleep at the wheel... er, spot welder.In the end, and without question, Amazon replaced the defective unit, but I went through the hassle of having to install these twice, uninstall one set, package it up and carry to the post office for return.The base of these is made of heavy cast metal, containing a threaded hole that fits and locks into the vertical pole that in turn holds the speakers up. This part of the assembly is pretty substantial, except that the bases are deeper than they are wide, meaning that they lack lateral stability. On carpet, the base has a tendency to lean or fall over, especially if the speaker you attach weighs more than two or three pounds. The vertical pole that runs from the base to your speaker at top is adjustable, but uses a plastic collar for tightening that can be stripped easily.If you are mounting speakers that are small in form, and that weigh about 2 pounds or less (and if you're lucky enough to get a set that has been manufactured properly), you'll probably be happy with these.

I was under the impression that these were compatible with Yamaha 597 speakers. The stands come with two sizes of screws to secure into the back of the speakers; neither fits the hole in the back of the Yamaha speakers. You have to use the adhesive on the bottom of the speakers to secure them to the flat plate on top of the speaker stand.Also, the manufacturer uses a threaded plastic shim under the height adjustment ring. If the plastic shim breaks and loses its one-piece integrity, the stand won't stay telescoped, it will drop down to its lowest height unless you jimmy-rig some other way to keep it telescoped (glue, etc). On arrival, the plastic shim under the tightening ring on one stand was already broken into two pieces, the other was shattered into several pieces. The first one worked with the shim carefully positioned together under the ring, the second could not keep its jigsaw puzzle arrangement under the adjustment ring well enough to secure the stand.Too bad they chose to use plastic for such a crucial part. It's as if someone made a great car, but decided to mold the axles in plastic. Quality metal product looks like a million bucks, feels like it would last a hundred years, but that plastic part renders it worthless if/when it breaks.I returned the stands for refund.**Update: Originally rated these as one star because of the plastic threaded shims. After researching speaker stands for hours and hours, it looks like that's a near-universal design. I added one star to make two. It's still a terrible design flaw (the shim should be thin metal in a C-shape to allow for compression). I guess that makes 95% of adjustable speaker stands 2-star quality in my book! Guess I'll have to re-order. Next time, when the plastic breaks, I'll just telescope the stands to the height I want, drill a hole, and use a metal screw to secure.

I wanted this to work. The problem is my Vizio speakers have an RCA connection to the speaker. The RCA connector would not fit through the hollow tubing to hide the wire. Do to the RCA connector on the back of the speaker it would not fit properly on the speaker mount. Would probably work great for surround sound speakers that use straight speaker wire with no connectors at the end.

The stands advertise 10lb capacity but if you have anything but a hardware floor, they will lean. I have 0.25lb satellite speakers and they lean backwards. Also, the bolts for attachment weren't compatible; I had to go get some new wingnuts to tighten the attachment. Overall I'll keep it as they're just cheap stands, but I expected a bit better.

I was not happy with their customer service. I ordered this when I had some extra money. I did not open it until about a month later when I had the time to assemble it. To my disappointment, one of the stands was broke. The plastic barrel that tightens the height was cracked, and the stand could not be adjusted. I contacted the seller and learned they only take returns up to 30 days. At the time it had been 33 days. I didn't want a refund, but merely a replacement. So now I'm stuck with damaged product that I paid for. The one stand that wasn't broke held the speaker loosely. I was not impressed. Overall quite dissatisfied.

I think these might be okay (3-4 stars) if the cam shafts worked without issue. I'm referring to the plastic piece that is used to tighten the outer tube on top of the inner tube, to allow height adjustment to be made securely. Mine arrived new, but with one of those cams already not functioning, so I couldn't set the height. I initially thought that I was doing something wrong, or that a part was missing, but then decided to partly assemble the second stand, and it seemed fine. If they were both reliable, and if this product was generally reliable (I've since read a lot of reviews with similar issues), then it would probably be an adequate solution for mounting lighter speakers. As it is, it doesn't seem like they can be trusted to keep tension.Packaging and shipping was fine, and Amazon processed the return fine. I'm hoping that the next set of stands that I'll try - rated for 10 pounds (per stand) and costs about $7 - more will be adequate.

I would really not recommend these speaker stands. They are rated for 5 pounds, but that is very generous. I have a set of 3 pound Monoprice speakers for the front left and right and the speaker stands can hold them up, but they look like they are about to fall over at any minute. This is bad because we have a crawling baby that could easily get to them and knock them over. I tested their ability to withstand a range of impacts and they didn't hold up very well.I have the speaker stands raised up to ear level (as is recommended for best audio) and this is extended nearly all the way which makes them even more flimsy.PROSThey look pretty goodThey extend to different heightsCONSThey don't hold the weight very wellIf extended fully, they are very easy to knock overI wouldn't recommend. Unfortunately, you'll probably have to cough up the extra money to get something more sturdy. Or you could get wall mounts instead. The problem is finding good stands for the surround speakers. Good luck!

As others have stated, when you screw on the plastic cap, it cracks. This doesn't prevent function, at least during setup. This crack will obviously be the point in which the product fails at some point in the future (maybe after a move or someone knocks it other).Also, if you use want to connect the rear speakers of Vizio S4251w-B4, then you are going to need to find some extra washers in your toolbox, because what's included is not enough. You'll need several extra washers placed on the speaker-side of the screw-hole to keep the speaker out far enough so the cable connector can be connected. And even then, it's not flush/flat, it's crooked.This product's build quality is both good and bad. Everything up to the top plastic parts is good durable stuff, but once you're at the top where the speakers get connected it's cheap plastic that cracks, and clearly lacks in versatility for something "universal".

The clicker that comes with this unit is needlessly complex, and its liquid crystal display is nearly impossible to read except in the absolute best lighting conditions, which aren't exactly conducive to watching a movie.But it did work -- for a week. Then all of a sudden it just stopped working. So back to amazon.com it went.

Purchased the refurbished soundbar from XtraSaver. Received this item an hour back. The sub-woofer is dead and won't turn on. Tried pairing it following the instruction but that did not work either. The pairing indicator (LED) won't turn up even after pressing and holding the pairing button on the sub-woofer for more that 5 seconds.So called up Vizio for help and here comes the bummer. Although this item is refurbished, XtraSaver is NOT AUTHORIZED with Vizio and this item DOES NOT HAVE A WARRANTY from Vizio. So technically XtraSaver is lying by claiming this refurbished?Have requested refund. Let's see how that goes.*First bad experience from an Amazon purchase. Well everything has a first time I guess.Update==================================Bought the same model from amazon again which is the 2013 version and not refurbished. Differences between the two1. The DTS Circle sound did not work properly in this one. The splitting was awkward, probably based on decibel levels. The 2013 version does a way better job.2. The BLUETOOTH connectivity did not function properly. Had to connect my laptop everytime. The 2013 connects automatically after the first sync. Also the sub-woofer was delivering higher bass when connected via BLUETOOTH compared to the audio cable. This problem does not exist in the 2013 model.3. The remote had to pointed directly towards the speaker to make it work. The 2013 remote works better.4. Wall mounting fittings for the rear speakers were absent in the package. @013 model came with all the fittings.Summery- This refurbished version is $191 and you have to pay around $30 for shipment. There's no point not buying the 2013 version which is $ 180 right now (I paid $169 a couple of weeks back). Also, my conversation with the vizio customer support reveals that the third party sellers on amazon are NOT vizio authorized. Which means vizio products purchased from them are NOT covered under vizio warranty.This is my hunch- the third party sellers merely got the casing and assembled using cheaper chips and programs which results in a much worse out put.

And yet, I won't send it back. Because I'm lazy.But yes, I am one of thousands (millions?) of dupes who bought this product and deal with it just automatically going silent. Between songs playing on my iPhone. Between commercials on TV. Whenever it damn well feels like it.I did read a reviewer on this thread who claimed that turning off the VZtvRmt setting would fix this mildly irritating (read: infuriating) "feature". Do not believe the lies. I have repeated this process over and over again, only to find that I am in fact insane because it hasn't worked once. I reset the sound bar to factory settings: no dice.So, I'll keep living a life where I have to power down my sound bar then back up again any time I want it to do its most basic function: play sounds. But VIZIO, if you read these (doubtful), know that I hate your product with the fiery hatred of 1,000 suns.

This sound bar was a problem from day one. I should have returned it then, but made the mistake of thinking one of my friends could make it work. The volume control is a joke, there is no 'control'. It goes way up with the slightest touch one day and then the next I can fiddle with it for several minutes to get any sound at all. Not until this month am I able to purchase a replacement (different manufacturer) and then found out it is beyond refund or replacement. My bad, I guess.

Update - Round 2: Amazon sent a replacement. Still very easy to setup. Still works for about 30 minutes before sound starts cutting out. This time both the sound bar and the base module stopped working intermittently. I am returning and going with another brand.I bought the Vizio soundbar when I moved to a new house with built ins that would not fit my receiver and 5.1 system. The 42 inch system had good reviews on Amazon and some tech sites said the sound quality was great for the price. Setup is very easy. It only took a few minutes to run wires and pair with my universal remote. Bluetooth pairing is also very easy. I only set up the soundbar and the wireless sub to begin with but the sound was still very good while it lasted. I started up a BluRay and sat back to enjoy but about 30 minutes into the movie I noticed the base was significantly diminished. It turns out the sub was no longer operating properly in fact all it was doing was thumping at a regular interval which is worse than just shutting off. I've spent the better part of a month trying to trouble shoot the issue to no avail. I'm giving up and returning it if I can. Very disappointing.

This was nice at first and everything worked as advertised but about 3 months into owning it the sound would just drop off randomly and not come back until I powered it or the tv off. I'm a professional AV guy and followed the instructions exactly as they are written to update the firmware and still no luck. I then called tech support at Vizio and went through various steps to do the update and yet again got nowhere. The final straw was when I noticed that it won't even pair with my cell phone anymore. It's not right that a unit only 6 or 7 months old just stops working. I was really happy with it at first but now I'm kicking myself for buying this and will pass the word on to my friends and family that Vizio is a brand to stay away from.

It's very annoying to assemble, and when I was done, I found that because I use banana plugs on my setup, they would not fit (as you can see in the image).I returned this item

The base is nowhere near heavy enough to counter the weight of a speaker on top. Set these up 1 week ago and they have already fallen over 3 times. Looks bad if you dont have them covered with their backs against a wall, the wires are exposed coming out the back. The single screw with which to attach your speaker was not enough to keep my speakers held up and now they awkwardly balance on the frame and are also screwed on at an angle (my speakers are not cubes and don't have 90° angles on the back).

I was so excited to set up our surround sound system. I recently also purchased my vizio SB4051-D5 soundbar system. While setting it up I realized that the stands were way too big for the speakers. The mount is too big and the wired brace that holds in place sticks out. If I center the speaker, then the wires will stick out too much. I included pictures and I am hoping that Atlantic will help me solve this problem.Now the speaker sets off centered and the mount shows a lot. The wires stick out and I am hoping my young ones don't hurt themselves or scrap their eye on it.

I bought these after reading the great reviews, and the feedback saying they worked great with the Energy Take Classic speakers (which I bought as well). Sadly, this is not the case.First off, the stands are cheaply made. I don't care what anyone says, the adjustment knob in the middle breaks easily, and the screws that hold the base that the speaker sits on get in the way of concealing the wires (I was using 16 gauge). I tried the use one screw method, and my speakers hobbled around like a boxer struggling to stay up. I tried the upside down method, they hung on the edge of the base as if they were contemplating audio suicide.Then of course if someone sneezes, nay if a light breeze blows by...these suckers are on the ground.Needless to say, I am returning them, and attempting to find something that actually works. Will they work with other speakers? Maybe light cheap ones. I'd get something else if I were you.

I ordered two sets of these speakers and each package had a defective stand. The first order arrived with a hole that was tapped crooked, so the support pole was wobbly (threads were too shallow to make it stable). After returning them, the second order arrived with a similar problem: the hole was severely off-center from the cast extrusion - enough that there wasn't a solid wall for threads. Again, the support pole was wobbly from lack of - well - support. Any dummy in visual inspection would have caught both of these defects. I will not be trying a third time.

One of my speaker posts was machined incorrectly and dropped right into the base - the threads didn't even catch. The problem is apparently not unique. Moe33 had a similar, though not as severe issue, documented in a review here on amazon.com. This left me with the dilemma, which I still face, of returning the product or finding a workaround. My workaround, several layers of teflon tape on the threads, at least allowed me to continue assembly, but the post is permanently wobbly and I'm not confident it will last more than a few hours. This set may go back to amazon.The bracket for the speaker mounting bolt pretty much exactly covers the wiring posts on the speaker. I worked around this with some fiddling, a sharp bend in the wire, and a careful inspection to insure I wasn't shorting anything out.Yes, they're inexpensive, but they may get returned and wind up as scrap. No one wins that way.Moe33's product review mentioned above is at this permalink:http://www.amazon.com/review/R30M13AM09K60Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000289DC6&nodeID=&tag=&linkCode=

Too flimsy. Had to send back. Bought Atlantic Speaker Stands. Did the job.

It deserves at most one star, given the terrible design of it. You'd have to use a needle to put the speaker wire through the standing pipe. And if your speaker wires are thicker than normal, then forget about this product. In addition, it does NOT work for taller speakers such as Samsung 5500 home theatre. The curved standing only allows mounting very small speakers. Such a waste of money!

One stand went together fine, looked nice, all was well except the fact that the screw that holds the bracket to the pole broke off.The second stand came apart and wouldn't go back together.Screws broke off inside my speaker.The stand itself was shorter than the other stand so I had to adjust the functional stand to match the stupid one.Overall, my speakers are pretty much stuck to these stands.

Bose Accoutimass speakers have flat thin slots at the edges, and NOT a screw hole in the center. The description is misleading as I thought it might include a plate which you can mount on the top as a flat surface to place them on. It does not. Do not purchase if you have no hole in the back of your speakers.

You get what you pay for. The pole assemblies unscrew for height adjustment. Even with them completely unscrewed the metal was clamped down so tight on the upper part that it gouged a huge scratch all the way down the pole when trying to raise it up. Those scratches matched the ones already on the upper assembly. If these werent going to be hidden behind a couch out of sight I'd have returned them in a heartbeat. The speaker holder and wire hiding bracket are made of very cheap plastic. Should have spent a little more on quality ones.

Poor design. I didn't expect a whole lot out o these for only $25 but they were worse than anticipated. First the poles screw into a weight on the bottom for stability, mine was cross-threaded out of the box and so the stand wouldn't stand upright. Second the design for the speaker attachments is terrible. No really good way to make the speakers fit on well and once you do get them to fit the plastic cover that is supposed to hide all the wiring won't go back on because with the speakers mounted they won't clip back in. Maybe I just had too high of hopes for these but they were returned same day since they were defective out of the box.