Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 8, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

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 has 7.2.4 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. Soundbars have the same power - 800 (overall) W. 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 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Cinema 800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2, so in the Cinema 800 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 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Cinema 800 provides a device control application. The Klipsch Cinema 800 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 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Klipsch Cinema 800

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2