Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs ZVOX SB380 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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs ZVOX SB380 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 8.2, while the ZVOX SB380 has a rating 4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 and power, volume down, volume up, input for the SB380.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 9.2.4 and SB380 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1000 (overall) versus 45 according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the ZVOX SB380. Rate 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 for audio features and specs, but the ZVOX SB380 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 at 8 out of 10, while the SB380 was rated 4/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. 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 Ultra 9.2. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 10/10, while the SB380 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over ZVOX SB380

Advantages ZVOX SB380 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2