{"id":14199,"date":"2025-02-23T23:05:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T23:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14199"},"modified":"2025-02-23T23:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T23:05:48","slug":"vizio-elevate-se-5-1-2-soundbar-review-cheap-thrills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14199","title":{"rendered":"Vizio Elevate SE 5.1.2 Soundbar Review: Cheap Thrills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">At a time<\/span> when many of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-soundbars\/\">best soundbar<\/a> makers are seeking innovative ways to add more features, Vizio is doing less. The brand\u2019s latest Elevate soundbar, the SE 5.1.2, is remarkably sparse on inputs, dodges Wi-Fi streaming and smart features, and supplants a physical remote with a unified app. The good news is, this feature yard sale is aimed straight at your wallet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top view of the Vizio Elevate SE 5.1.2 Soundbar a long device with silver back and light grey clothtextured front\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9ed4a00f6425ef60be0\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(front-right-full)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Ryan Waniata<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In the age of hyperinflation, the Elevate SE provides convincing, even thrilling Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D-audio performance for $500 or less. The slim and stylish package includes components you won\u2019t get from rivals at this price, like a dedicated subwoofer and dual surrounds. You\u2019ll even get the signature spinning side speakers that set apart previous Elevate models, which face forward for stereo and traditional surround soundtracks and roll up toward the ceiling for an immersive dome of sound with 3D audio.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of ways to spend half a grand on sound, from higher-fidelity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/bose-smart-soundbar\/\">network-ready stand-alone soundbars<\/a> to all-in-one powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-bookshelf-speakers\/\">bookshelf speakers<\/a> that load up on inputs. That said, there are precious few comparably priced systems that spread the sound around like the Elevate SE, letting you simply sit back, strap in, and enjoy the immersion.<\/p>\n<h2>Curvy Cube Connection<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Front view of the subwoofer that comes with the the Vizio Elevate SE 5.1.2 Soundbar a black ovalshaped speaker with...\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67b9e9db12cb9b83b099b681\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Vizio-Elevate-SE-5.1.2-Soundbar-(subwoofer-front-side)-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Ryan Waniata<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Elevate SE comes in a succinct package that\u2019s delightfully easy to haul into your TV room. You may be dubious that all the pieces could fit into such a compact box, but it\u2019s all there, from the main bar\u2019s fabric-wrapped tube to the cutest little oval-shaped surround speakers you\u2019ll ever see. When I say all there, of course, I mean everything Vizio has provided\u2014which doesn\u2019t include a remote or, in the case of my review unit, any basic instructions.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Instead, I found a QR code for Vizio\u2019s control app and a box of accessories with power cords, an HDMI cable, and the long-winding wires that connect the surround speakers to the pillar-shaped subwoofer. It\u2019s all pretty intuitive to get going; the bar and sub connect automatically when plugged in, while labels on the surround speakers and color-coordinated cable tips assure proper configuration. The hardest part is running the speaker cables through your room, but Vizio thankfully provides ample length for most setups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when many of the best soundbar makers are seeking innovative ways to add more features, Vizio is doing less. 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