Dayton Audio BS36 vs VIZIO M512a-H6 review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Dayton Audio BS36 vs VIZIO M512a-H6 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Dayton Audio BS36 was rated 4.5, while the VIZIO M512a-H6 has a rating 5.6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that BS36 has 3.0 and M512a-H6 has 5.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Dayton Audio BS36 for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO M512a-H6 received 8 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the M512a-H6. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the M512a-H6. We rated the connectivity of the BS36 at 4 out of 10, while the M512a-H6 was rated 8/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the M512a-H6. The M512a-H6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.
Advantages VIZIO M512a-H6 over Dayton Audio BS36
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5Dayton Audio BS36
- 5.6VIZIO M512a-H6
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