Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC review

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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
8.2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC
6.6
4
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.6 for Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 9.2.4. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 versus 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 10 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 received a rating of 8/10 versus 9/10, 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

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
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Product

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

Model

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

Brand

Nakamichi
Nakamichi

Reviews

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General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, source, demo, volume down, volume up
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

9.2.4
9.2.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

1000 (overall)
1300 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

4
4

Separate speaker connections

wired
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

3/1
3/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
1/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital, Dolby TruHD
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround, DTS HD
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.5
114.3 x 7.6 x 7.8/45.5 x 3 x 3.6

Weight, kg/pounds

3.1/7.2
3.1/7.2

Other

Release year

2018
2022
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC

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