Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC review

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Rating 5 5

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
5.8
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
6
4
4

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

The Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC 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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a rating 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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 850 (overall) versus 1000 (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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received 9 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. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC, so in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC 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

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.

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Common

Product

Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

Model

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

Brand

Nakamichi
Nakamichi

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
7.2.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

850 (overall)
1000 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

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
has not

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
1/0

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
114.3 x 7.6 x 7.8/45.5 x 3 x 3.6

Weight, kg/pounds

2.7/6
2.7/6

Other

Release year

2022
2022
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.8
  • 6
  • 5.8Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC
  • 6Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

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