LG GX vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 review

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The LG GX vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, GX has a total rating of 6.5 out of 10 versus 8 for Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG GX has 3.1 versus 7.2.4 for the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the GX versus 800 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG GX got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 9 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the Shockwafe Elite 7.2.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG GX has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.

Features

App control is available for the GX. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages LG GX over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over LG GX