Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Samsung S50B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Samsung S50B 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 Samsung S50B 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 S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 850 (overall) versus 140 (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 8 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S50B received 6 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 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S50B. As in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC, so in the S50B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

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 S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC over Samsung S50B