Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs LG SP2 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs LG SP2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 4.2 for SP2.

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 2.1 for the LG SP2. The output power is different and equal to 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 100 (overall) W for the SP2. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the LG SP2 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 LG SP2. 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 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. 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 LG SP2 5 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over LG SP2

Advantages LG SP2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC