Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Denon DHT-S517 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has 9.2.4 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S517. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the DHT-S517. 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. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. For multichannel surround Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Denon DHT-S517

Advantages Denon DHT-S517 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC