Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M review

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In this article, we will talk about Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M comparison. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 was rated 7.8, while the VIZIO SB3621n-F8M has a rating 4.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB3621n-F8M.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Pro 7.1 has 7.1.4 and SB3621n-F8M has 2.1. 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 8 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO SB3621n-F8M received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 at 8 out of 10, while the SB3621n-F8M was rated 4/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SB3621n-F8M 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. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 was rated 10/10, while the SB3621n-F8M received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

Advantages VIZIO SB3621n-F8M over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1