Samsung HW-Q60T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC review

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Samsung HW-Q60T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q60T
5.5
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC
6.6
6
4

Samsung HW-Q60T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC review

Samsung HW-Q60T
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-Q60T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-Q60T has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 6.6 for Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q60T has 5.1 versus 9.2.4 for the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. The output power is different and equal to 360 (overall) W for the HW-Q60T versus 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q60T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC 10 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q60T has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q60T received a rating of 7/10 versus 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-Q60T. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q60T got a rating of 5, and Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q60T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

  • App control

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Samsung HW-Q60T

  • 4 separate speakers in package
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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