Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs JBL BAR 1300X 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 JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4.

Audio features

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 BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1300 (overall) versus 1170 (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 10 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The BAR 1300X can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 1300X. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC, so in the BAR 1300X 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 BAR 1300X was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 1300X provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1300X 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 Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1300X received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over JBL BAR 1300X

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC