LG SN11RG vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 review

Votes 2 2
Rating 4.5 4.5

LG SN11RG vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 comparison chart

Overall
7.5
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1
7.8
8
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LG SN11RG vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 review

LG SN11RG
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

It makes sense comparing LG SN11RG vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN11RG has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 versus 7.8 for Shockwafe Pro 7.1. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 7.1.4. The output power is different and equal to 770 (overall) W for the SN11RG versus 600 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN11RG got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the Shockwafe Pro 7.1.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN11RG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN11RG has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN11RG received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN11RG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN11RG. 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 LG SN11RG over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 over LG SN11RG

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
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Common

Product

LG SN11RG
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

Model

SN11RG
Shockwafe Pro 7.1

Brand

LG
Nakamichi

Reviews

19
3363

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone
power, source, demo, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.4
7.1.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

770 (overall)
600 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wired

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
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

0/0
1/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
1/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

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

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround, DTS HD

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8
114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.5

Weight, kg/pounds

6.8/15.9
3.1/7.2

Other

Release year

2020
2017
LG SN11RG
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1
LG SN11RG
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

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  • 7.5LG SN11RG
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