I have a Vizio M-Series TV and recently upgraded to the Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 soundbar. I was stoked because using CEC would mean I could control the volume with the Remote App on my iPhone. However I couldn’t seem to keep the Apple TV Remote connected and customer support suggested I switch to infrared control which removes all the modern features. Customer Service from both Vizio and Apple can’t figure it out.

I say all this to vent a little, but I really just want to know what modern soundbars you are using? Here are my criteria:

  1. Use my Apple TV Remote;
  2. Connect via CEC so that I can control volume with my phone;
  3. Great sound (although I’m not an audiophile so it probably doesn’t need to be the best.);
  4. Ideally it doesn’t have rear speakers, but a sub is okay;

Thank you in advance to anyone who reads and responds.

  • Levrion@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Samsung Q990C. And I also use a Marantz SR7015 with Emotiva BasX A5. I had a Sonos before but it didn’t sound as loud or “oomfy” as my Samsung 11.1.4

    • N2TheBlu@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Just got the same soundbar. I’m having very mixed results with it, and I’m suspecting my HDMI cable. Are you able to recommend any particular brand of cable that works for you?

      • Actual_Camp@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Did you end up getting a new cable? I’m also wondering if a higher speed HDMI cable will be any better than the one it comes with in the box