Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 5.8, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has 7.1.4 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 850 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 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. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.

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 Pro 7.1 eARC. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Klipsch Cinema 400