Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review
It makes sense comparing Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 9.2.4 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-LST70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-LST70T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-LST70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.
Multichannel surround
Only the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. For multichannel surround Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.
Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over Samsung HW-LST70T
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
- Built-in subwoofer
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
- 6.4Samsung HW-LST70T
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