Sound quality: Vizio's V214x-K6 has Good overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. In the Music sound mode with the tone controls set to provide the most even tonal balance the bass has good impact and goes fairly deep, but is a bit prominent and somewhat boomy. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat grainy and hazy, and has a touch of a plastic resonance. Treble is fairly extended but is a touch subdued somewhat smeared and touch sizzly. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience and the overall sound is a somewhat congested. With stereo program material two channel sound field extends somewhat above and beyond the sides of the speaker array, but lacks depth. The other sound modes have a significant effect on the sound quality. The Virtual X mode makes the sound louder, more echoey, extends it more up toward the ceiling, and makes the sound field somewhat wider. With multi-channel material the sound field is noticeably wider and taller with than with stereo program material. The other sound modes have a significant effect on the sound quality. The Virtual X mode makes the sound louder, more echoey, extends it more up toward the ceiling, and makes the sound field somewhat wider. There was no significant difference in sound quality between the optical, aux, USB and Bluetooth inputs. The system can provide satisfying volume in a medium sized room.
TV ease of use: Acceptable overall.
Features ease of use: Mediocre overall.
