Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-M360 review

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The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-M360 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 8.2, while the Samsung HW-M360 has a rating 4.5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 and power, volume down, volume up, input for the HW-M360.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 9.2.4 and HW-M360 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1000 (overall) versus 200 (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 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-M360 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-M360. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 at 8 out of 10, while the HW-M360 was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-M360 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 10/10, while the HW-M360 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over Samsung HW-M360

Advantages Samsung HW-M360 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2