Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 8,4 for YSP-5600. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and input, volume down, volume up, power, 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 7.1.2 for the Yamaha YSP-5600. The output power is different and equal to 800 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 versus 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Yamaha YSP-5600 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 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 4/1 of the Yamaha YSP-5600. 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 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the YSP-5600. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.

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 Yamaha YSP-5600 8 out of 10.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Yamaha YSP-5600

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2