VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC review
If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, 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 SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4. 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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 8 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB36512-F6 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. As in the SB36512-F6, 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 SB36512-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 7/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the SB36512-F6 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Multi-room support
Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over VIZIO SB36512-F6
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
- 5.8Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
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