{"id":352749,"date":"2021-10-14T16:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-10-14T16:00:29","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T13:00:29","slug":"the-new-baseline-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#The New Baseline \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aec89da3c8d5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aec89da3c8d5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#Hardware_and_Design_Premium_but_Controls_Are_Difficult\" >Hardware and Design: Premium, but Controls Are Difficult<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#Sound_Quality_and_Features_The_Basics_Are_Covered\" >Sound Quality and Features: The Basics Are Covered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#Conclusion_Its_Nothing_Crazy_but_Its_Worth_Your_Money\" >Conclusion: It\u2019s Nothing Crazy, but It\u2019s Worth Your Money<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-new-baseline-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The New Baseline \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$116<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-97998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b08c5016.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b08c5016.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b08c5016.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8 sitting on a dresser with a staff pick logo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After buying a new TV, the first thing you should do is grab a nice pair of speakers or a soundbar. As almost anything will sound better than the television\u2019s built-in speakers, it\u2019s not hard to find something that works. Fortunately, if you\u2019re on a budget and still want quality sound, look no further than the Vizio\u00a0V21d-J8 soundbar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Better than any TV&#8217;s built-in speakers<\/li>\n<li>Inexpensive and a great value<\/li>\n<li>Great for a bedroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bass is lacking<\/li>\n<li>Controls are complicated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike most soundbars, the V21d-J8 is an all-in-one unit with no external subwoofer. Depending on where you want to use the soundbar, this could be a good or bad thing. Looking for improved audio quality in a bedroom without making your home shake? This works perfectly. Want more bass? You might want to spend a little more on something like the Vizio\u00a0V21x-J8, which comes with a wireless sub.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m getting ahead of myself. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Vizio\u00a0V21d-J8 2.1 soundbar.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardware_and_Design_Premium_but_Controls_Are_Difficult\"><\/span>Hardware and Design: Premium, but Controls Are Difficult<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap_outer\" data-galleryno=\"0\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Toggle Full-Size View\" class=\"moka_gallery_fullsize\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/97994\/vizio-v-series-2-1-soundbar-v21d-j8-review-the-new-baseline\/javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(0);\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"24px\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 1000 1000\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g><g transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 480)\"><path 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M115.3,406.8l145.5,1.9c15.3-1.3,23.6,5.7,24.9,21.1V447c0,6.4-2.2,11.8-6.7,16.3s-9.9,6.7-16.3,6.7l-220.1-1.9H31.1c-6.4,0-12.1-1.9-17.2-5.7c-2.6-3.8-3.8-8.9-3.8-15.3v-11.5v-222c0-12.8,7.7-19.1,23-19.1h17.2c6.4,0,11.5,2.2,15.3,6.7s5.7,9.9,5.7,16.3v147.4l264.1-262.2c14-14,28.1-13.7,42.1,1c14,14.7,14,29,0,43.1L115.3,406.8z\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><span class=\"currentSlide\" data-galleryno=\"0\">1<\/span> of 4<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap moka_gallery_wrap_cls\" data-galleryno=\"0\">\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_slidewrap activeslide\" data-slideno=\"0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Previous Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-left-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm11.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H5.707l2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 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src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/928be981.jpg\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8's remote in-hand\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Next Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm4.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_slidewrap \" data-slideno=\"2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Previous Slide\" 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Duino<\/span><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Next Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm4.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_slidewrap \" data-slideno=\"3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Previous Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-left-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm11.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H5.707l2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708l3-3a.5.5 0 1 1 .708.708L5.707 7.5H11.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_single moka_gallery_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(0);\" onkeyup=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(0);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2749e3ff.jpg\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8's wall mount and cooling vents\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Next Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm4.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As with all soundbars, the Vizio V21d-J8 is a long bar with speakers embedded in a fabric covering. The soundbar\u2019s two primary drivers face forward when sitting on a flat surface, while the two three-inch subwoofers shoot upward.<\/p>\n<p>Vizio includes hardware to mount the soundbar to a wall, but doing so would point the speakers at the ceiling and away from anyone listening. Although I didn\u2019t test this setup, I assume audio quality would worsen as the sound is shot upward instead of directly into an open room.<\/p>\n<p>All of the soundbar\u2019s built-in controls can be found on the right side of the device, with a row of LED indicator lights shining through the front. I never touched these physical buttons (which include power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, and volume up) and instead used the included remote control.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, adjusting audio and mode settings can be a pain on the Vizio\u00a0V21d-J8. You\u2019ll need to keep the device\u2019s user manual nearby as the only visual indication that something has changed is the LED lights on the front of the soundbar. I have included several screenshots of the user manual below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap_outer\" data-galleryno=\"1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"24px\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 1000 1000\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g><g transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 480)\"><path d=\"M666.5,102.5l264.1,262.2l-1.9-147.4c0-6.4,2.2-11.8,6.7-16.3s9.9-6.7,16.3-6.7H967c15.3,0,23,6.4,23,19.1v222V447c0,6.4-1.9,11.5-5.7,15.3s-8.9,5.7-15.3,5.7h-11.5L737.3,470c-5.1,0-9.9-2.2-14.4-6.7s-7.3-9.9-8.6-16.3v-17.2c2.6-15.3,11.5-22.3,26.8-21.1l143.6-1.9L622.5,146.5c-14-14-13.7-28.4,1-43.1C638.1,88.8,652.5,88.5,666.5,102.5z 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class=\"currentSlide\" data-galleryno=\"1\">1<\/span> of 2<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_wrap moka_gallery_wrap_cls\" data-galleryno=\"1\">\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_slidewrap activeslide\" data-slideno=\"0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Previous Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-left-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm11.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H5.707l2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708l3-3a.5.5 0 1 1 .708.708L5.707 7.5H11.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_single moka_gallery_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(1);\" onkeyup=\"moka_gallery_fullsize_toggle(1);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/60b307e9.png\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8 settings manual\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Next Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm4.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"moka_gallery_slidewrap \" data-slideno=\"1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" alt=\"Previous Slide\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"black\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-left-square\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm4.5 5.5a.5.5 0 0 0 0 1h5.793l-2.147 2.146a.5.5 0 0 0 .708.708l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0 0-.708l-3-3a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708L10.293 7.5H4.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As you can see, depending on which setting you\u2019re changing, you\u2019ll need to keep an eye on the color or the number of LED lights on the\u00a0V21d-J8. As a result, I cycled through the EQ modes until I found one I liked and never touched the remote or custom controls again.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality_and_Features_The_Basics_Are_Covered\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Sound Quality and Features: The Basics Are Covered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/691af71b.jpg\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8's available audio in and out ports\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you flip over the Vizio\u00a0V21d-J8, you\u2019ll find every input you might need. This includes <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/305241\/what-is-this-hdmi-arc-port-on-my-tv\/\">HDMI with eARC<\/a>, optical, a USB port that can handle WAV file playback, and stereo AUX. There\u2019s also a dedicated voice assistant AUX input that can be used with Google Assistant and Alexa smart speakers. If your device doesn\u2019t have AUX out, you can use the soundbar\u2019s persistent Bluetooth feature to ensure your voice assistant is always available through the\u00a0V21d-J8.<\/p>\n<p>As long as your TV was manufactured in the last five or so years, you should find an HDMI ARC port on the back of the set. Plug the included HDMI cable into both ARC ports on your television and soundbar, and the setup process should be complete. In most cases, you can now use your TV\u2019s remote as usual and it\u2019ll handle changing the volume and powering on the soundbar.<\/p>\n<p>You might need to go into your TV\u2019s settings and tell it to use ARC for audio out if things aren\u2019t working correctly. It\u2019s meant to be a plug-and-play design, so you hopefully shouldn\u2019t run into any issues because I didn\u2019t with a decently old television.<\/p>\n<p>Although the\u00a0V21d-J8 is a part of Vizio\u2019s V-Series lineup of budget-friendly products, I was relatively surprised by the audio quality that this soundbar could produce. As I hinted to above, the bass is lacking, but everything else is surprisingly straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0V21d-J8 supports Dolby Audio (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/304200\/whats-the-difference-between-dolby-digital-and-dts-and-should-i-care\/\">DTS TruVolume<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/295722\/whats-the-difference-between-virtual-and-true-surround-sound-gaming-headsets\/\">DTS Virtual:X<\/a>), but I didn\u2019t find that the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/336009\/how-do-surround-sound-bars-work\/\">virtual sound features<\/a> added much to the experience, so I kept them off. The default EQ settings were more than good enough to provide clear dialog in most scenes, but the bass boost modes couldn\u2019t assist the tiny built-in woofers.<\/p>\n<p>But the overall audio experience is everything I\u2019d want from a soundbar that I don\u2019t plan to use in my main entertainment space. Even at high volume levels, the dialog is easy to understand, and the background audio doesn\u2019t get distorted. I wish there was more bass, but the built-in subs are fine for casual watching.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Its_Nothing_Crazy_but_Its_Worth_Your_Money\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Conclusion: It\u2019s Nothing Crazy, but It\u2019s Worth Your Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5650dc4f.jpg\" alt=\"Vizio V21d-J8's LED status lights on the front of the soundbar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The theme of this review is that your TV\u2019s speakers suck and almost anything will improve your listening experience. For a little over $100, you can vastly improve the audio with the Vizio\u00a0V21d-J8. The bass is lacking and the controls for changing settings can be a pain, but those are sacrifices that come with a budget soundbar.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you need better sound in a secondary room or just a budget soundbar to hold you over until you can buy something more premium, you can\u2019t go wrong with the\u00a0V21d-J8.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Better than any TV&#8217;s built-in speakers<\/li>\n<li>Inexpensive and a great value<\/li>\n<li>Great for a bedroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bass is lacking<\/li>\n<li>Controls are complicated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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