Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 8, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6. Soundbars have the same set of buttons - power, source, demo, volume down, volume up.

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 MagniFi 2 has 2.1. 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 Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 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 MagniFi 2. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2, so in the MagniFi 2 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 at 8 out of 10, while the MagniFi 2 was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the MagniFi 2 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi 2 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. 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 MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2