Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra SSE Max eARC 9.2.4 channel Soundbar Review

7.58 Mixed Usages
7.9 SOUND QUALITY
8 BASS ACCURACY :
7.1 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
6.9 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
8 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2022 Rating: 4.5

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra SSE Max eARC  9.2.4 channel soundbar that has the same speaker and sub as the Ultra SSE mode. The Ultra eARC has more power, and from twin-cone drivers you will receive better clarity and details. Low ends are room-shaking from the subwoofers and can get as low as 20Hz. This system uses multiple technologies to deliver 360 surround sound.

Our Verdict

NakamichiShockwafe9.2 Ultra eARC is better for movies. Surrounds are precise and powerful from 4 speakers. Front and up-firing drivers along with Atmos ensures lifelike and cinematic overhead effects. Bass is more than enough for movies and music. Center channel delivers clearer vocals. This system produces room-filling soundstage and can get very loud. There is a Room option for different room size and several EQ settings from which youcan choose.

PROS
  • SSE technology with different vertical modes
  • Sturdy built
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Low latency
  • Useful remote
CONS
  • Costly
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 9.2.4 Channel
Placement Type Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Subwoofer Feature Separate Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Yes
Central Channel Speaker Yes
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) Yes
Loudness High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty 12 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC 1 (shared)
HDMI Output 1 (shared)
Full HDMI Input 3 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 1
RCA Ports No
USB Port None
Ethernet Jack No

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation is more than standard deviation (3.4 dB). But fair enough for small room.)
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) Dedicated Rear channel speaker produce discrete surround sound like tower speaker
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is more then 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (109 ms) and Optical (116 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input ( -25 ms).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: N/A
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: Yes
Equilizer Options: Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) N/A
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) Yes
Surround Level Adjustment: Yes
Virtual Surround Effect: Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS Yes
DTS: X Yes
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) Yes
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) Yes
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : Yes
DTS:X : Yes
Dolby Digital : Yes
Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
DTS : Yes
Dolby TrueHD : Yes
DTS-HD MA : Yes
5.1 PCM Yes

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : Yes

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : 4 Dome tweeters
Midrange Size & Types: Up/Side-Firing Cone (6)
Woofer Size & Type : 10"
Subwoofer Driver Twin-cone drivers

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Sealed(Bar),Ported(Sub)
Finish The satellites and the bar have a similar made, with high-quality plastic as well as metal grilles to protect the drivers.The subs are made wooden.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 45.6" (115.8 cm)
Soundbar Height 3.5" (9.0 cm)
Soundbar Depth 3.1" (7.8 cm)
Subwoofer Width 11.9" (30.1 cm)
Subwoofer Depth 13.6" (34.5 cm)
Where to buy
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Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay

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