Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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Rating 5 5

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
5.8
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
6.6
4
9

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
vs
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 5.8, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6.

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 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 8 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The MagniFi 2 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi 2. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC, 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 Pro 7.1 eARC at 7 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 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 MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Model

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
MagniFi 2

Brand

Nakamichi
Polk Audio

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, source, demo, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.4
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

850 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
1

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
3/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
DTS audio

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

114.3 x 7.6 x 7.8/45.5 x 3 x 3.6
109.2x5.3x3/37.5x3x2

Weight, kg/pounds

2.7/6
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2022
2020
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.8
  • 6.6
  • 5.8Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
  • 6.6Polk Audio MagniFi 2

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