Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. Both soundbars received a score of 6.6 in our ranking.

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 MagniFi 2 has 2.1. 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 Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The MagniFi 2 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi 2. 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 MagniFi 2 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 MagniFi 2 was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the MagniFi 2 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi 2 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 MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC