Samsung HW-Q60T 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 Samsung HW-Q60T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-Q60T was rated 5.5, 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 HW-Q60T has 5.1 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (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 Samsung HW-Q60T 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 HW-Q60T, 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. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-Q60T provides a device control application. 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. The HW-Q60T was rated 5/10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q60T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Samsung HW-Q60T