Samsung HW-S40T 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-S40T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 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-S40T has 2.0 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 850 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-S40T 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. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-S40T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-S40T 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-S40T was rated 5/10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Samsung HW-S40T