Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar | Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,260mm | 736mm |
height | 135mm | 76mm | |
weight | 18,500g | 2,040g | |
volume | 29,202.53cm³ | 4,251.14cm³ | |
thickness | 171mm | 76mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 2 x 3.5, 6 x 4 and 5 x 1inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | ✗ | 2only | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 30Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✓ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 4only | ✗ | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v4.2 | ✗ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
rj45 ports | 1only | ✗ | |
has a microphone input | ✓ | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✗ |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✓ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a width of 736mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, soundbars are often designed to fit the width of TVs or get close.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 1,260mm
is narrower than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by mm
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a height of 76mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are mostly designed to be as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 135mm
rises higher than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference 59mm
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar weighs 2,040g. We take in account a lower weight better because lighter soundbars are easier to carry around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 18,500g
is lighter than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference g.
Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to adjust the position of the soundbar often, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, to keep it simple, the space the product occupies. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar takes up 4,251.14cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar occupies to ensure that it would fit with ease into the space available .
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's volume is 29,202.53cm³ meaning it
requires lesser space than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by cm³
The depth of Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is 76mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the surface area(length by width)
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has a thickness of 171mm,
hence thicker than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference of 95mm
Displayed as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has 2 x 3.5, 6 x 4 and 5 x 1 measured in inches. The sound quality of any given speaker usuallyy depends on its size which is usually determined by the driver unit.
For surround sound channels, you'll come across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number shows the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the number of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar itself.
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar having a sound output value of 2 indicates that it has 2 main speakers
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz.
High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has an auxiliary input, this enables you to play from external audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio port say a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar too has an auxiliary input.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port channel high-definition audio.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has 4 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar and the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which means both devices to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 4.2
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar can connect to Wi-Fi.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has only 1 ports
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar and the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar have S/PDIF out ports
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has DTS:X
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar.