Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs LG SLM4R review

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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has a total rating of 6.6 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 Ultra 9.2 eARC has 9.2.4 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 1300 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 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 Ultra 9.2 eARC got our rating of 10 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 Ultra 9.2 eARC supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC received a rating of 9/10 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 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 SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over LG SLM4R

Advantages LG SLM4R over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC