Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC review

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The Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha YSP-5600 was rated 8,4, while the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a rating 6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YSP-5600 has 7.1.2 and Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 128 (overall) versus 1000 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YSP-5600. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Yamaha YSP-5600 for audio features and specs, but the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received 9 out of 10. The YSP-5600 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YSP-5600. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha YSP-5600 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC. As in the YSP-5600, so in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the YSP-5600 at 9 out of 10, while the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the YSP-5600 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YSP-5600 equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha YSP-5600 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The YSP-5600 was rated 8/10, while the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over Yamaha YSP-5600