I want to add a sub but have no AV reciever

Actually the Audio Engine are GREAT sounding and I use them in many instances, but they WILL NOT likely be usable with your Vizio.

Sony TV's sometimes allow you to shut the speakers off manually and still control volume via the TV Remote.

Most of the Vizios don't allow this, so you could use them, but you would have to control the volume manually.

Unless your Vizio is different than most of the other Vizio models, you need to check that before purchasing anything. Your idea to hook it up to your existing system will tell you.

Good luck.

OK, so I hooked up my TV to my 2 channel integrated. I can turn the TV speakers off or leave on and I can control the volume to the integrated with the TV volume either way. My TV allows this because you can set the analog audio out to be either fixed or variable. This function is independent of the the on/off control of the TV speakers. So I will either pick up a sub but may explore the Audio Engine 5 route also. I remain impressed with this TV. This brand was not on my radar but the 2XVT series was highly recommended on cnet so I did some research thought we would give it a try. So far we are quite happy with our purchase. It is the backlit LED version with local dimming and had good wireless internet connectivity and pretty good apps.

Chris,

Glad you got a chance to try it to make sure, but I must apologize for giving you VERY incorrect information.

I have also been working with SAMSUNG screens a lot lately and totally had a Senior Moment and mentally swapped with the Vizio (because I have also been using Vizio Soundbars.

In any event it is some of the the SAMSUNG TV's that don't allow you to use your TV's remote when you go external.

Sorry if I confused you, or anyone else by suggesting it was the VIZIO's

And I agree that most of my clients enjoy their VIZIO's and the pricing is sure reasonable.

Hi Summitav

No problem. Thanks for your comment. Mostly I appreciate that agon members are interested enough and supportive enough to offer opinions and advice, even with simpler questions/problems like mine.

Chris