Customer Reviews

Simply Outstanding!! Review by Texans & Cowboys

Got this model Christmas '09 at Sam's Club for a $200 discount from their shelf price at the time. It has performed flawlessly from the git go, ... but ... NOTHING like when I bought my HT 7.1 surround sound system and audiophile quality (high priced) HDMI cables!! I was, and still am, astounded at the difference in the color depth, contrast and sharpness, no matter how fast the action is, that cables can make. I won't skimp on cables ever again.

I placed the audiophile grade HDMI cables between the U-Verse box and my HT receiver and between my Blu-Ray player and the receiver then the HDMI out going to my Vizio. Now I'm viewing (and listening) to the way HD TV and movies were supposed to be watched. Avatar on Blu-Ray is better than watching it at the local theatre (even in 3D) ... there's NO comparison; razor sharp with zero juddering.

So, Vizio is the HD company for me. Thanks again for this outstanding product; keep up the GREAT work.

(Posted on 8/18/10)

My 1st VIZIO and extremely impressed Review by Gilbert

This is a new product line for me and I am reluctant to venture into new electronics markets particularly for televisions but I have been nothing but impressed with this item so far. Excellent in every aspect with but one exception; increasing the speaker volume above 20 seems to strain its capacity with slight rumbles and feedback. I thought since the soundbar with wireless satellites were offered to that the speakers were of better fidelity. In any event, I cannot complain about picture or performance to date.

(Posted on 5/24/10)

Excellence Pure Excellence! Review by Midnighthawk

I have owned this tv for over a year now.
I used to own a sony lcd tv but my house was broken into it was stolen.
Actually that might have been a blessing because I thought sony had a good picture.,
Boy was I wrong this vizio is the best tv and the best picture I have ever seen.
All my tv's from now on will be a vizio.

(Posted on 2/18/10)

Great TV's Review by Rick

I own a sports bar and have 11 Vizio TV's throughout the building. These TV's run 14 hours a day and we have never had a problem with one of them. I also have 4 Vizios in my home and they are fantastic. Would never consider any other brand.

(Posted on 2/5/10)

Props to Vizio customer service ;-) Review by mark

Our VIZIO SV470XVT1A and Blu-Ray player that we purchased during the Thanksgiving "Black Friday" sale was the first non CRT TV and Blu-Ray player we have ever purchased.

We were generally apprehensive about such a purchase as we'd previously had no experience with this sort of TV.

We chose VIZIO because it is our desire to support American companies to the greatest extent possible and VIZIO seemed to have the greatest American presence (yes I know everything is mfg. overseas).

Unfortunately we somehow got a set with a problem that showed up within days of turning it on. In our case, sparkling red lines highlighting things on the screen.

I contacted VIZIO since COSTCO didn't have these in stock any more and I couldn't directly exchange it.

VIZIO quickly hooked us up with a local service that came out to our home and changed out some boards in the TV.
Very quick, zero hassle, great service from the VIZIO rep. (Billee Van Engen).

Well, the next day, the problem is back. So I emailed VIZIO again. Within 10 minutes VIZIO (Billee Van Engen) has called me, set up an in home replacement, thus providing us with a brand new replacement set.

We should have our new TV in a few more days.

I will not hesitate to purchase further VIZIO products in the future.

(Posted on 1/31/10)

Great tv Review by CabeMan

I work for the local cable tv co. I bought this tv from Tiger direct as factory refurb. Hands down the best all round deal avail. I bought the wireless surround set and laughed at the size of the surround speakers. I have a wired JVC System and thought this was a joke. I hooked them up and was amased at the sound quality. I will stick with Visio from now on

(Posted on 1/26/10)

Exceptional! Review by vizfan

I have been "watching" the "major" brands for about two years. All of a sudden I start seeing Vizio. I researched the company, looked at reviews at bought at a great price at Sam's Club. This TV has exceeded my expectations. I love it. Fabulous sharp picture, and beautiful color. I'm so glad I didn't purchase one of the "major" brands. Keep up the good work. A friend was over and said, "Wow! That's a much nicer picture than my S__y."

(Posted on 1/4/10)

A MUST HAVE Review by TRUE KING

i used to have a 42 inch Vizio for playing my Playstation 3 and recently i decided to upgrade and i told my self I'M GETTING A SONY i wanted the COMPLETE SONY SETUP the TV , Sterio, and Playstaion 3 well i must of went to at least 10 - 15 stores including Bestbuy , Cicuit City, and RadioShack well they all had a bunch of Sony TV's BUT they were WAY over priced so i went to Wal-Mart lol not really my favorite store but anyways i found myself checking out the Sony's they had . . . there were better prices but none of the tvs there could compare to this Vizio every sony had a horrible glare from the store lights but none of the Vizio's did and LCD TV's ARE NOT SUPOSED TO HAVE GLARES i guess Sony didn't know that the Samsung's didn't either but nobody cares about them . . . well anyways my Playstaion looks INCREDIBLE i thought it looked good on my 42 inch man i was wrong this TV is A MUST HAVE end of story . . . now i gotta get one of there LED LCD's

(Posted on 12/10/09)

Truly Amazing! Review by Alex

For 3 years I've owned a 37" Westinghouse LCD and always thought I was getting a good picture. BOY WAS I WRONG! I did a lot of research on LCD's for this holiday season and Vizio came out on top for quality and price. I was in Sam's Club comparing the Vizio 47" to the other brand name competitors and Vizio kicked their butt! When I took it home and hooked it up to my blu ray player and HD cable the picture was truly amazing. I love it! I love it! I love it!

(Posted on 11/29/09)

Vizio 471XVT1A HDTV Review by Midnight Man

This is my 1st.one Vizio 471XVT1A .Great PICTURE @ SOUND. Got it toREPLACE my 48" Sony. BETER PICUTER @ SOUND. The next one is a 28"VIZIO VL320M for my bedroom.Will get of my32"TOSHIBA,, For a 32"VIZIO VL320M . THE BEST TV I have and I Have had FIVE in the last TEN years THE BEST YOU can FOR THE MONEY and MORE......

(Posted on 11/12/09)

Totally great TV Review by Frank4052

This is my 4th Vizio TV
Great picture
Great sound
this is the best you could alk for

(Posted on 11/11/09)

Excellent value! Exceeded my expectations! Review by Tom

I've been waiting to purchase a flat panel TV for three years. I considered many brands (Sony, Samsung and Sharp) for both features, quality of picture and sound, and of course price.

Two of my good friends both have recommended Vizio. I'm fussy about electronics. Love the features, but want quality and value. After seeing my friends Vizioi's and then checking the on-line reviews and finally the pricing at Sam's - Vizio got the nod.

Couldn't be happier. Great features, controls, picture, sound, styling, even a great remote control.

I looked at the newer model (SV471XVT1A), and really would like some of its more advance features (USB, etc.) but could not justify the extra money.

I'm already looking to buy the Vizio Blu-ray player and sound bar - sub woofer combo.

Good job Vizio - you guys remind me of Hyundai. Great styling, engineering, construction, support - and a fair price. No wonder why people buy 'em again and again.

(Posted on 10/22/09)

looks great so far Review by Buck

Just got this tv the other day, but so far i like the picture quality, it is great in hd . I bought this set mostly for sports and it is, really much better than the older set we have. now all games will be watched on this set.

(Posted on 9/4/09)