Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Samsung Q700C review

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The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Samsung Q700C comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC was rated 5.8, while the Samsung Q700C has a rating 7.4.

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 Q700C has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 850 (overall) versus 320 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 8 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The Q700C can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q700C. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC, so in the Q700C 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 Q700C was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Q700C provides a device control application. The Samsung Q700C 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 same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung Q700C over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC