Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 850 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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, the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC. For multichannel surround Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over JBL Bar 5.0

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC