[Amazon.ca] VIZIO SB3651-F6 36” 5.1 Channel Sound Bar - $275 (All time low @ Amazon)

Jan 26th, 2021 9:30 am

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x2008lnb [OP]: Newbie; Nov 29, 2010; 52 posts; 75 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 26th, 2021 9:30 am

[Amazon.ca] VIZIO SB3651-F6 36” 5.1 Channel Sound Bar - $275 (All time low @ Amazon)

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/VIZIO-SB3651-F6-T ... amp;sr=8-2
Price:: $275.79
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Looking for a good 5.1 sound bar set up that includes rear satellite speakers? This set is very similar to the Dolby Atmos version reviewed by rtings, but it's missing the height channels in the sound bar. Looks to be an all time low for Amazon according to c3, but as many have pointed out this was on sale at Costco in the past for $150-$200 (although that was a different version) so fire up those time machines if you think this is a bad price. I can't seem to find this anywhere else online for a lower price or any other 5.1 sound bars with dedicated rear channel speakers for <$300.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:40 am

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BranCracker: Deal Addict; Jun 7, 2017; 1166 posts; 3033 upvotes; New Brunswick

Jan 26th, 2021 9:40 am

Is this the same as the sub $200 Costco one? I had various problems with that one on my Vizio TV where either sound would drop randomly or the TV would go black for a few seconds at random.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:45 am

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barks1andrew: Jr. Member; Oct 10, 2011; 134 posts; 231 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 26th, 2021 9:45 am

Vizio has pulled all of their products from Canada and most likely won't support warranty if purchased after their exit.

That being said I have this soundbar. Purchased from Costco several years ago for $150

Ice cold

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:46 am

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blckmntn: Member; Sep 10, 2017; 279 posts; 195 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 9:46 am

At the Costco price, even with it's problems, it's an absolute steal imo. We had issues initially, but have ironed most of them out and there's nothing that can't be fixed with a soft reset. Overall, not a perfect product but you get what you pay for and what you get for the price is pretty fantastic. Glad I didn't opt for a pricier 2.1, those satellite speakers make all the difference. Gonna grab 2 more sets as soon as I find it in stock at Costco again.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:48 am

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bam136: Member; Oct 24, 2010; 394 posts; 236 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 26th, 2021 9:48 am

I would only pair Vizio soundbars with Vizio TVs. Too many issues. Even have issues with my Vizio soundbar with my p65-f1. Random high pitched noise when I pause my shoe, etc. Good value on paper, but I got burned.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:49 am

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Cfup69: Newbie; Aug 19, 2019; 40 posts; 60 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 9:49 am

BranCracker wrote: ↑ Is this the same as the sub $200 Costco one? I had various problems with that one on my Vizio TV where either sound would drop randomly or the TV would go black for a few seconds at random.

Turn eco power mode off on the sound bar remote and it will fix all your problems.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:50 am

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SoroSuub1: Deal Fanatic; Jun 3, 2008; 7541 posts; 3767 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 9:50 am

barks1andrew wrote: ↑ Vizio has pulled all of their products from Canada and most likely won't support warranty if purchased after their exit.

That being said I have this soundbar. Purchased from Costco several years ago for $150

Ice cold

To the contrary, VIZIO is still honouring warranties without issue even though they no longer maintain sales channels in Canada.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:52 am

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ad19: Member; Aug 23, 2007; 386 posts; 97 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 9:52 am

Can someone recommend a similar soundbar that has the satellite speakers that attached to the subwoofer? Seems like Vizio has a bad reputation so looking for alternatives.

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Jan 26th, 2021 9:52 am

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Mr Snuff: Sr. Member; Jan 12, 2004; 771 posts; 376 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 9:52 am

Costco was e6, this one is f6. Although there's no official comparison it appears that the F6 supports DTS Virtual:X, improved the connectivity issue and has a bigger sub. The difference is probably not enough to justify the price difference for most people.

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/vizio- ... 6.3031396/

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Jan 26th, 2021 10:20 am

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crashxxx: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2009; 2370 posts; 521 upvotes; Woodstock, ON

Jan 26th, 2021 10:20 am

edit; wrong model I was talking about. deleted

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:29 am

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renegadeavenger: Deal Addict; Jun 1, 2008; 2692 posts; 2582 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 11:29 am

The vizio soundbar is great for value, but mine didn't last long and broke.. bought from costco possibly 2 years ago. Didn't use it that much but one day it just wouldn't turn on.

Jan 26th, 2021 11:30 am

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crashxxx: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2009; 2370 posts; 521 upvotes; Woodstock, ON

Jan 26th, 2021 11:30 am

Alexdubzz wrote: ↑ You are not referring to the same model.

I stand corrected.

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:30 am

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goozy1: Deal Addict; Aug 7, 2011; 1389 posts; 1535 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Jan 26th, 2021 11:30 am

Correct me if I'm wrong but the other costco one didn't have HDMI input only optical TOSLINK. This only has HDMI ARC which is a huge improvement

Jan 26th, 2021 11:35 am

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dealyou: Sr. Member; Nov 28, 2016; 630 posts; 233 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 11:35 am

Costco one has HDMI ARC

Lurking on RFD for years. Finally decided to make an account...

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:35 am

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BranCracker: Deal Addict; Jun 7, 2017; 1166 posts; 3033 upvotes; New Brunswick

Jan 26th, 2021 11:35 am

goozy1 wrote: ↑ Correct me if I'm wrong but the other costco one didn't have HDMI input only optical TOSLINK. This only has HDMI ARC which is a huge improvement

The Costco one had both HDMI ARC and optical

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:37 am

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Kaitlyn: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 10948 posts; 1111 upvotes; Squamish

Jan 26th, 2021 11:37 am

I ended up buying vizio tv+soundbar before based on recommendations and some reviews. Yes, the price was better than others but it's just one annoyance after another.

In hindsight wish I just got a better setup without stupid quirks.

Jan 26th, 2021 11:39 am

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DannyH17: Member; Aug 1, 2016; 310 posts; 505 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 11:39 am

ewwww soundbar yuck!

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:44 am

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hobbes778: Sr. Member; Dec 18, 2008; 942 posts; 73 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 11:44 am

I see that the H6] is going for $304. Any comments on that model ? I assume it's newer (and better?).

Jan 26th, 2021 11:48 am

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chackhou: Member; Jul 23, 2013; 256 posts; 103 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jan 26th, 2021 11:48 am

INB4 time machine comment, but I got a similar model (SB3651-E6) this on clearance at Costco for 99.97$ last year.

Great sound bar, however it has it's quirks (shuts itself off after long periods of use even with the eco mode turned off).
Not sure if the F6 model does the same.

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Jan 26th, 2021 11:52 am

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aomous: Sr. Member; Nov 15, 2020; 639 posts; 1164 upvotes

Jan 26th, 2021 11:52 am

renegadeavenger wrote: ↑ The vizio soundbar is great for value, but mine didn't last long and broke.. bought from costco possibly 2 years ago. Didn't use it that much but one day it just wouldn't turn on.

Just return it to Costco. That's what I did when my first one only lasted about a year and just got another one. Costco even refunded me extra for the cost difference to get a new one at the time.