Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs LG S80QY review

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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs LG S80QY review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
vs
LG S80QY

The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs LG S80QY that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 7.8 for S80QY.

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 3.1.3 for the LG S80QY. The output power is different and equal to 850 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC versus 350 (overall) W for the S80QY. 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 LG S80QY 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the S80QY.

Connectivity

Only the LG S80QY 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 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QY over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
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Common

Product

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
LG S80QY

Model

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
S80QY

Brand

Nakamichi
LG

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
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.4
3.1.3

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

850 (overall)
350 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

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
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

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 TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

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

User manual

Manual

N/A
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
110.7x55.1x25.6/43.6x21.7x10.1

Weight, kg/pounds

2.7/6
4.4/9.9

Other

Release year

2022
2022
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
LG S80QY
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
LG S80QY

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • 5.8
  • 7.8
  • 5.8Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
  • 7.8LG S80QY

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC competitors

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