Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-Q950T review

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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Samsung HW-Q950T comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 8.4 for HW-Q950T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone, 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 9.1.4 for the Samsung HW-Q950T. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 versus 546 (overall) W for the HW-Q950T. Competitors do not have 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-Q950T 9 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-Q950T 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 2/1 of the Samsung HW-Q950T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10. App control is available for the HW-Q950T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q950T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q950T.

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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-Q950T 9 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over Samsung HW-Q950T

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2