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| Product | Vizio S4251w-B4 | Sony HT-CT260 | SpeakerCraft CS3 | Sony SRS-BTX500 | Vizio SB4021M-A1 |
| Price | $328.00 | $284.00 to $299.99 | $569.00 | $298.00 to $299.99 | $212.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | March 1, 2013 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. | A worthy peer to speakers by Bose and Jawbone, the Sony SRS-BTX500 is one of the best premium portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy. | The Vizio SB4021M-A1 hits a nice blend of features, design, and performance for its price, but better sound bars are coming in a few months. |
| Product Type | 5.1-channel | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | Sound bar | 2.1-channel | 2.1-channel |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wired - Bluetooth Wireless | Wireless - Bluetooth | Wireless |
| Product Description | Info unavailable | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | SpeakerCraft CS3 - Sound bar | Sony SRS-BTX500 | VIZIO SB4021M-A1 |
| Speaker Type | Info unavailable | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Audio Amplifier | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Speaker System Details | Info unavailable | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | Sound bar | Bluetooth speaker | Sound bar - 150 - 19500 Hz Subwoofer - 40 - 150 Hz |
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