KEF HTF7003 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the KEF HTF7003 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 850 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the KEF HTF7003 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. Bluetooth support integrated in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 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

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over KEF HTF7003