Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SP7R review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SP7R 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 LG SP7R has a rating 5.

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 SP7R has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1000 (overall) versus 580 (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. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC for audio features and specs, but the LG SP7R 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 SP7R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

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 Elite 7.2 eARC. 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 SP7R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over LG SP7R