Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 6.6, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

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 HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1300 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 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. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC, so in the HT-S40R 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 HT-S40R was rated 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

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 HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Sony HT-S40R