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Vizio M Series M512a-H6 vs Sony HT-A5000
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Vizio M Series M512a-H6
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- M Series M512a-H6 (Black)
- HT-A5000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio M Series M512a-H6
Sony HT-A5000
The Vizio M Series M512a-H6 and the Sony HT-A5000 are two very different soundbar setups. The Vizio is more versatile, and it's a 5.1.2 setup with a dedicated sub and satellites. It reproduces a more extended low-bass and has better soundstage and Atmos performances. However, the standalone Sony is ideal if you don't have a lot of space in your living room. It has more sound enhancement features than the Vizio, and you can upgrade it with a sub and satellites if you want.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.8
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.2
Stereo Soundstage
8.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
40.0" (101.7 cm)
47.6" (121.0 cm)
Height
2.7" (6.9 cm)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.4 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.3" (21.2 cm)
N/A
Height
9.9" (25.2 cm)
N/A
Depth
11.7" (29.7 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.7" (14.6 cm)
N/A
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
N/A
Depth
3.5" (9.0 cm)
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
No
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Direct
Sound Field On
Slope
0.05
-0.57
Standard Error
3.79 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Sound Field On
Suggested Bass Setting
0
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
0.05
-0.57
Standard Error
3.79 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
8.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.28 dB
2.98 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.8 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.24 dB
0.35 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.58 dB
1.16 dB
Center
8.3
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.05
0.23
Std. Err.
2.96 dB
3.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.1 dB SPL
90.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.82
0.38
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.61
3.33
Surround 5.1
5.4
5.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.81
0.02
Std. Err.
9.29 dB
4.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.8 dB SPL
91.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.03
1.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
14.09
2.19
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.7
4.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.31
0.31
Std. Err.
4.49 dB
6.58 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
78.9 dB SPL
77.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.90
2.88
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.80
0.39
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
7.7
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
9.9
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.9
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
6.3
9.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
92 ms
76 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
106 ms
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
112 ms
82 ms
Dolby Digital
124 ms
65 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
125 ms
71 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
134 ms
72 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.1
9.5
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
97 ms
75 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
103 ms
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
93 ms
86 ms
Dolby Digital
123 ms
80 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
111 ms
77 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
120 ms
79 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.1
7.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
156 ms
130 ms
Dolby Digital
349 ms
276 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
9.2
9.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
Yes
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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