Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React.

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 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the React.

Connectivity

Only the Polk Audio React can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Polk Audio React. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC received a rating of 9/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the React. A built-in microphone is present only on the React. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. 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 Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Polk Audio React

Advantages Polk Audio React over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC