Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SLM4R review

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Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R.

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 eARC has 7.2.4 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 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. Only the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received a rating of 7/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the SLM4R. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC. For multichannel surround Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC got a rating of 10, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over LG SLM4R

Advantages LG SLM4R over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC