Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SP2 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SP2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 4.2 for SP2.

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 LG SP2. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC versus 100 (overall) W for the SP2. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the LG SP2 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.

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 LG SP2 5 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over LG SP2

Advantages LG SP2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC