Upgrade Your Entertainment Experience With $200 Off This Vizio SE Soundbar
The catch? This limited-time deal isn't going to be available for long. The good news is that you don't need to enter any discount codes or clip any coupons to enjoy this discount, but we suggest ordering soon to lock it in for good.
Your TV is great at showing moving pictures, but sound? Not so much, which is why adding a soundbar can really improve matters. Whether you're watching a blockbuster movie or enjoying the latest must-play game, better sound makes everything better.
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The Vizio Elevate SE soundbar isn't just a soundbar, too. It comes with two extra speakers as well as a subwoofer, so you get a full 5.1.2 surround sound experience.
The result is full support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio. When either is detected, the adaptive height speakers rotate to reflect sound off the ceiling for an even more immersive experience. There's support for HDMI eARC connections for improved audio, and getting the whole system up and running is easier than you might expect -- with no tools required.
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Buying a new TV is always a good time, but it's easy to get so caught up in getting the best image that we forget about the sound. Your content deserves audio to match those pictures, and this is your chance to enhance everything while saving a cool $200. Just remember, this deal isn't going to stick around forever.
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