Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs JBL BAR 1000 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC was rated 6, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1000 (overall) versus 880 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 9 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The BAR 1000 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 1000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC, so in the BAR 1000 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC at 7 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 1000 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1000 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over JBL BAR 1000

Advantages JBL BAR 1000 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC