Sony HT-G700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC review

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Sony HT-G700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-G700
6.2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
5.8
4
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Sony HT-G700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC review

Sony HT-G700
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Sony HT-G700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Sony HT-G700 was rated 6.2, while the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-G700 has 3.1 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 850 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-G700 for audio features and specs, but the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-G700, so in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-G700 at 8 out of 10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 7/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

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