Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs VIZIO M512a-H6 review

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Rating 5 5

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs VIZIO M512a-H6 comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
6
VIZIO M512a-H6
5.6
4
4

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs VIZIO M512a-H6 review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
vs
VIZIO M512a-H6

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs VIZIO M512a-H6 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 VIZIO M512a-H6 has a rating 5.6.

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 M512a-H6 has 5.1.2. 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 9 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO M512a-H6 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC, so in the M512a-H6 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 M512a-H6 was rated 8/10.

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

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC was rated 10/10, while the M512a-H6 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

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