Sony HT-S350 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 review

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The Sony HT-S350 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HT-S350 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8 for Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, Bluetooth, TV 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 Sony HT-S350 has 2.1 versus 7.2.4 for the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HT-S350 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 Sony HT-S350 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 Sony HT-S350 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HT-S350 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Elite 7.2. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S350 got a rating of 4, and Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 10 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Sony HT-S350