When comparing Polk Audio Omni SB1 Plus vs VIZIO SB3651-E6 (5.1), the Slant community recommends VIZIO SB3651-E6 (5.1) for most people. In the question“What are the best soundbars?” VIZIO SB3651-E6 (5.1) is ranked 9th while Polk Audio Omni SB1 Plus is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose VIZIO SB3651-E6 (5.1) is:
The soundbar comes with everything you need including a set of all available cables (HTMI, optical, RCA, etc..) and a very easy to follow manual. it even guides you through programming your tv remote to control its volume/mute functionality).
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Pros
Pro Separate speaker for better voice volume
Often movies have a problem with really high sounding action scenes and low sounding conversations which leads to constantly adjusting the volume so that dialogue can be heard. This soundbar's center speaker (built into the bar) has a separately adjustable volume level. This allows viewers to ensure that dialogue volume is always high enough to be heard.
Pro Easy setup
The soundbar comes with everything you need including a set of all available cables (HTMI, optical, RCA, etc..) and a very easy to follow manual. it even guides you through programming your tv remote to control its volume/mute functionality).
Pro Built-in Chromecast
Can cast directly to the soundbar from any device/app that has casting abilities. Can also be controlled by the google home app to change volume or start/pause/stop playing.
Pro Vizio's Smart Cast app
The mobile app can control the soundbar and replace the remote as it has every functionality that the remote has and is user friendly and easy to understand.
Pro Great sound for the price
Better sound than most 5.1 soundbar systems at this price point.
Cons
Con Adjusting the volume when switching from music to movies is a hassle
It can be a pain to have to adjust the volume levels when switching from music to movies.
Con Casting doesn't work when soundbar is on echo mode
For some reason the soundbar is unable to be casted to its built-in chromecast when it's on Echo mode. Can be very frustrating until you even figure out why casting doesn't work as it's not mentioned anywhere and requires a thorough google search.
Con Remote is hard to operate
The remote has a small dark screen which is the only way to navigate through the menu's functions. It makes it very hard to control and change the settings. That being said, the vizio app can be used to completely replace the remote but that's only if you're willing to install yet another app on your phone.