Vizio S2121w-D0 soundbar

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Plays very loud, Lots of hookup options, Good remote
The inexpensive Vizio S2121wD0 is a wellbuilt sound stand despite its plastic housing. The speaker is able to go down pretty low without a subwoofer, it offers Bluetooth and DTS support, and has a stylish remote.
Sound enhancement technology, Enhanced bass response, Bluetooth

Cons:

Sounds congested when pushed hard, Cryptic display, Minimal stereo separation
Movies sound harsh and boomy, and music sounds muddy; default bass setting is way too high, it has a plastic construction versus competitors' wood and glass; its LED display is hard to decipher

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Last revision on May 23, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Plays very loud, Lots of hookup options, Good remote
The inexpensive Vizio S2121wD0 is a wellbuilt sound stand despite its plastic housing. The speaker is able to go down pretty low without a subwoofer, it offers Bluetooth and DTS support, and has a stylish remote
Sound enhancement technology, Enhanced bass response, Bluetooth

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sounds congested when pushed hard, Cryptic display, Minimal stereo separation
Movies sound harsh and boomy, and music sounds muddy; default bass setting is way too high, it has a plastic construction versus competitors' wood and glass; its LED display is hard to decipher
No audio user presets

Expert reviews and ratings

Vizio's Sound Stand plays remarkably loud for such a small and affordable soundbase, but its sound lacks the finesse of even the company's own budget...

By soundandvision.com on December 10, 2014

The Vizio S2121w-D0 Sound Stand is cheap but not a good value, with quality that pales against the competition -- including Vizio's own sound...

By cnet on September 10, 2014

Decidedly ordinary in design, features, and performance, Vizio's new S2121w-D0 Sound Stand is a pinch hitter for a traditional sound bar at best. However, the company may have seen the writing on the wall, since online prices have begun to drop. At...

By Digital Trends on August 28, 2014

The VIZIO S2121w-D0 Sound Stand is a convenient and space-saving means for providing quality sound...

By GadgetReview on July 31, 2014