Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Bose Solo 5 review
The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs Bose Solo 5 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 8.2, while the Bose Solo 5 has a rating 4.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 9.2.4 and Solo 5 has 2.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 for audio features and specs, but the Bose Solo 5 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 at 8 out of 10, while the Solo 5 was rated 3/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Solo 5 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 10/10, while the Solo 5 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over Bose Solo 5
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Bose Solo 5 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
- 4Bose Solo 5
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