VIZIO SB4551-D5 Review
If you are too much into powerful surround sound and having a home theatre at your own place, worry no more. Vizio has come up with an excellent and latest model for you. It is Vizio SB4551-D5. This model has a lot of improved and added features. A slim and sleek looking sound bar that will add style to any room.
This model has a different looking subwoofer which is slimmer in design and can be put vertically or horizontally as per your convenience. The slim design makes it easy to slide the subwoofer under your bed or beside your sofa. It even has detachable legs. Since this subwoofer is wireless, the place doesn’t get cluttered with wires. It automatically gets connected to the sound bar once connected to the socket.
The two satellite speakers can then be connected to the subwoofer through power cords and placed anywhere in the room. This amazing semi wireless setup completely fills up the room with the most powerful sound which is crystal clear. An excellent added feature in VIZIO SB4551-D5 is the built in Google cast. Now you can cast all your favourite shows, movies or music from apps on your tv and sound bar with the help of the smart cast app. All Vizio audio devices have built in Google cast which works exactly like chrome cast.
This latest model is available in the market for less than 450$. As compared to the features that come with this sound bar, the price looks quite affordable.

DESIGN:
Sleek and black sound bar with minimum thickness will add style to any living room. The sound bar is 45 inches long and 2×2 inches wide and high. This sound bar can be placed at the bottom of your tv or wall mounted. The subwoofer that comes with this model is slimmer in size hence, can be easily placed under your bed or behind your sofa. The legs that come with this subwoofer are detachable too.
BLUETOOTH:
This sound bar has Bluetooth feature. This enables you to stream seamless music from your smart phone or computer.
SOUND:
The sound bar has 5.1 sound bar system and can produce sound as high as 104 db and as low as 30 Hz. It also provides Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. This ensures that every single form of sound is experienced at its best.
COMPATIBILITY:
It is compatible with 55”+ tvs. It can physically be connected through Digital/ coaxial or analog stereo cables. An HDMI cable enables is to work with audio as well as video options. It is compatible with most smart phones and computers. The added Google cast feature may however require particular software version of the smart phone.
BUILT-IN GOOGLE CAST:
This is the latest feature that has been added to the sound bars hitting the market. VIZIO SB4551-D5 comes with built in Google cast. Now you can install the VIZIO Smartcast app on your smart phone and cast and control music on your sound bar through your smart phone. You can search and play music from hundreds of apps available on you smart phone or tablet. This also enables you to control music and speakers from anywhere in the house. In short, your smart phone becomes your new remote control. All VIZIO Smartcast audio products come with a buikt in Google cast feature. This feature is same as Chrome cast. You can cast your favourite music or podcasts on your tv or soun bar from your phone.
PACKAGE:
The package includes a 45 inch long sound bar, subwoofer and two satellite speakers. There is a remote control with lcd display. Hardware is available for wall mounting of the unit. 5’ digital coaxial cable (RCA),5’ digital optical cable (Toslink),5’ HDMI cable,8’ power cord for sound bar,5’ power cord for subwoofer and 4 pieces. Velcro cable wraps re also included in the package.
BOTTOM LINE:
VIZIO SB4551-D5is hands down the best sound bar available in the market. Its smart design makes it compatible with every décor. The powerful surround sound system turns your home into a home theater. The feature of built in Google cast is undoubtedly a brilliant addition. At the price of less than $450 this is surely a best buy.