Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC. For multichannel surround Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over Samsung HW-A450