The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 6.6, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has 9.2.4 and B650 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1300 (overall) versus 430 (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 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B650 received 7 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung B650. As in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC, so in the B650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC at 9 out of 10, while the B650 was rated 7/10.
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.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 10/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.