Samsung HW-Q90R vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q90R vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q90R has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 7.8 for Shockwafe Pro 7.1. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 7.1.4. The output power is different and equal to 512 (overall) W for the HW-Q90R versus 600 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q90R got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 8 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-Q90R can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q90R has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q90R received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q90R. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q90R. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q90R.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 over Samsung HW-Q90R