Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 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 Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 was rated 8.2, 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 MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (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 Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 for audio features and specs, but the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received 8 out of 10. The MusicCast BAR 400 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MusicCast BAR 400. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the MusicCast BAR 400, 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. We rated the connectivity of the MusicCast BAR 400 at 8 out of 10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 7/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 may 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 MusicCast BAR 400 was rated 6/10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400