Vizio S5451w-C2 54" 5.1 Sound Bar System review: A genuine 5.1-channel audio system

Compared to most of the field, the Vizio S5451w-C2 is a downright behemoth. The soundbar alone is 54 inches long—far bigger than my entertainment center console—and that’s just a small part of the package. A beefy, side-firing subwoofer connects to the soundbar wirelessly, and two wired satellite units—unique in this roundup—hook into the sub. It’s an ingenious