Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs LG SC9S review

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The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 8, while the LG SC9S has a rating 6.4.

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 SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 800 (overall) versus 310 (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 for audio features and specs, but the LG SC9S 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 SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SC9S. As in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2, so in the SC9S 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 SC9S was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SC9S provides a device control application. 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 was rated 10/10, while the SC9S received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SC9S over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2