Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs LG SL9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 has 7.2.4 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 800 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the LG SL9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SL9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SL9YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SL9YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SL9YG. Multi-room is only available for the LG SL9YG.

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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 got a rating of 10, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over LG SL9YG

Advantages LG SL9YG over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2