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Nakamichi 7.2.4Ch 800W Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Dual Subwoofers, Rear Speakers - 360° Cinema Sound
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Brand | Nakamichi |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 800 Watts |
Connectivity Technology | RCA, Optical, HDMI, Coaxial |
Audio Output Mode | Surround |
Mounting Type | Bar Mount |
About this item
- Transform your living room into a premium cinema within minutes. Experience deep, room-filling bass with the industry’s only Dual Wireless Subwoofers and True 360° 7.2 channel surround sound with the Soundbar + Two Rear Surround Speakers. Discover what you have been missing from movies, music and games and step into the future of home theater. Created with the same DNA as our flagship Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 SSE, Winner of the best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Battle (hosted by Brian Tong, Ex Cnet host)
- Our DUAL 8" WIRELESS SUBWOOFERS (industry's 1st!), the new soundbar reference standard for bass, produce ground-shaking rumbles that turn your living room into an epicenter of adrenaline-pumping action. They merge to distribute the sonic boom evenly throughout the room with zero localization. Unleash cinema-level volumes without a trace of distortion, replicating the perfect theater experience. Agreed among experts, TWO subwoofers are a must for ultimate home theaters.
- TWO 2-WAY REAR SPEAKERS (industry's 1st!) produce spacious and dynamic surround sound. Each of them (connected to sub via RCA wires) is constructed with a tweeter that reproduces high frequencies with captivating clarity, and a full-range driver that delivers surround effects with power and precision. Simply put, the surround sound performance from simulated/virtual 2.1 or other 5.1 channel surround soundbars does not come anywhere close to this.
- Experience a whole new level of surround performance with our exclusive SSE Technology. Featuring 3 advanced audio processing engines working in harmony to enhance directionality, enlarge spaciousness & unlock extra details of any audio soundtrack. Envelop your home theater with up to 7.1.4 channels of uncompromising moving audio that flows all around you. Unleash the full dynamics of your audio experience with 105dB of room filling sound.
- Enjoy advanced connectivity with Dolby Vision, 4K UHD pass-thru and High Dynamic Range (HDR). Connect up to 6 devices via 1 HDMI ARC, 3 HDMI, 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial inputs. The 52-key backlit remote allows seamless control of sources, DSP modes, individual channel and room size optimization
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Remote Control | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.8 |
Sold By | — | Hyper Microsystems | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Coaxial, Optical, RCA, HDMI | Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, Optical | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Surround Sound | Soundbar | Soundbar | Surround Sound | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Bar Mount |
weight | 64.65 pounds | 22.8 pounds | 29.2 pounds | 8.73 pounds | 12.68 pounds | 28.35 pounds |
control method | remote | voice | touch | remote, voice | remote | remote |
model name | — | HW-Q990C | TRUE X BAR 50A | M512E-K6 | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Black | AX5125H |
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How we got our start
Founded in 1948 by Mr Etsuro Nakamichi from a small research institute in Tokyo, Japan. Nakamichi’s high-end heritage stems from creating some of the most iconic audio innovations over the past 70+ years, shaping the industry and establishing ourselves as a respected name in consumer electronics.What makes our product unique
Shockwafe represents a fundamental disruption in home entertainment. We have successfully blended plug-and-play simplicity with high-end surround performance. Our suite of hybrid soundbar systems allows you to get the maximum cinema experience at home, with minimum effort.Why we love what we do
Sound is vital to a great movie experience. Our collective obsession to reinvent the home cinema drives us to constantly challenge the technological boundaries of audio. We strive to bring the same adrenaline-pumping experience you can get at the cinema into every living room in America.What's in the box
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Product information
Speaker Type | Surround Sound |
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Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost, dolby_enabled |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems, For Indoor Use, For Televisions |
Compatible Devices | Television,Home Theater |
Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Controller Type | Remote Control |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.2 |
Color | black |
Included Components | Soundbar power adapter with AC cord, 2 subwoofer AC cords, 2 RCA surround speaker cables, 1 HDMI cable, 1 optical cable, 1 3.5mm Aux-In cable, 52-key backlit remote control with AAA batteries, 4 surround speaker mounting screws, 2 soundbar mounting screws, 6 soundbar and surround speaker wall-mount brackets, 12 wall screws and brackets, a wall-mount guide, and a USB cable for music and firmware upgrade |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 45.5"W x 3.6"H |
Item Weight | 64.7 Pounds |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Package Type | FFP |
Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
Specific Uses For Product | For Indoor Use, For Televisions, For Surround Sound Systems |
Manufacturer | Nakamichi |
Item Weight | 64.7 pounds |
ASIN | B07HJ2M2Z6 |
Item model number | SHOCKWAFE ELITE 7.2 SSE |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #167,651 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #627 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2018 |
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Never Miss a Word of DialogDual center channels bring incredible clarity to move dialog and music lyrics. Front row listening experience, every time. |
Wider Soundstage Listening AreaOur outward-firing surround effects tweeters create a 35% wider soundstage than conventional soundbars, replicating the wide soundstage that matches the screen size of a cinema. |
Unlock Hidden Surround DetailsEach rear surround speaker houses a high-frequency tweeter to produce crystal clear ambient effects and a full-range driver for extra-accurate directional sound. You will unlock surround details you have never heard before. |
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Next Generation Video FormatsDolby Vision and 4K HDR video pass-through allows you to not just hear, but see every cinematic detail in perfect clarity. |
Enjoy Wired Quality Sound - WirelesslyWith Bluetooth aptX, stream your favorite music wirelessly from all of your portable electronics including your phone, tablet and smart home devices. |
Advanced ConnectivityEnjoy seamless connectivity with multiple devices. Receive Dolby Atmos surround via TV's eARC when streaming with TV's smart apps like Netflix (Note: not all TVs can output Atmos. Refer to your TV brand's audio output specs). |
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 DTS:X/Atmos/eARC/SSE Max Sound Bar (NEW) | Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 DTS:X/Atmos Sound Bar | Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4 DTS:X/Atmos/eARC/SSE Max Sound Bar (NEW) | Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4 DTS-X/Atmos Sound Bar | |
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Price | — | — | $1,299.99$1,299.99 | — |
Audio Channels | 9.2.4 SSE Max / BEST Home Cinema | 9.2.4 SSE / BEST Home Cinemma | 7.2.4 SSE Max / BETTER Home Cinema | 7.2.4 SSE / BETTER Home Cinema |
Total Power / SPL Loudness | 1300W / 113dB | 1000W / 110dB | 1000W / 110dB | 800W / 106dB |
Speaker Drivers (Soundbar & Surround Speakers) | Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters (Unmatched 360º surround experience) | Full Range Drivers, Mylar Tweeters | Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters | Full Range Drivers, Mylar Tweeters |
Subwoofer / As deep as (Hz) | 2 x 10" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 20Hz | 2 x 10" Subs (Wireless) / As deep as 30Hz | 2 x 8" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 25Hz | 2 x 8" Subs (Wireless) / As deep as 35Hz |
Rear Speakers | 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 2 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 2 (Connected to subs via included wires) |
HDMI Connectivity | 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In | 1 Out (ARC; can stream Dolby Atmos using Smart TV Apps) / 3 In | 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In | 1 Out (ARC; can stream Dolby Atmos using Smart TV Apps) / 3 In |
Bluetooth Connectivity (BT) | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming | aptX 16-Bit BT Streaming | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming | aptX 16-Bit BT Streaming |
Dolby Vision / 4K HDR Pass-Through | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital / DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD, DTS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dimensions (L X W X H) | Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.0" x 13.6" x 20.2" (23.8lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 4.8" x 5.6" x 8.1" (2.9lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 22.5" (79lbs) | Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.5" (7.2lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.0" x 13.5" x 20.5" (23.4lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 5.0" x 5.4" x 8.0" (2.8lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 22.5" (79.2lbs) | Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 9.5" x 11.8" x 20.3" (19.7lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 4.8" x 5.6" x 8.1" (2.9lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 17.8" (64lbs) | Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.5" (7.2lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.0" x 9.5" x 20.5" (19.0lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 5.0" x 5.4" x 8.0" (2.8lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 17.8" (63.5lbs) |
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Customers like the ease of installation with the speakers. They say the instructions are well put together and the sound quality is impressive. They also appreciate the clarity and readability of the dialog. Customers also say the product is great value for the price. However, some customers have reported issues with the wireless connectivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the sound is impressive, full, clear, and the bass is house leveling. They also say the different audio modes work well, and that the speakers fill the room with a solid amount of volume. Customers also mention that the different sound modes work great, and they appreciate the different customization options.
"...Other than that, the system is great, very powerful with clean and deep bass, especially sounds great with DTS:X, which is my preferred standard,..." Read more
"...sound clarity, crispness & channel separation; well-balanced & deep bass (dual subs are well sync'd)... I am really amazed by its channel separation..." Read more
"...No. but nonetheless quite impressive!The overall sound is good and especially the surround speakers have great imaging that engulf you..." Read more
"...may be stating the obvious, but you do notice that sound has much more presence and clarity and the system truly shines with these higher end audio..." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the speakers. They say the instructions are detailed and idiot proof. They also appreciate the impressive setup and remote changing settings.
"...Setup takes about an hour or so, but once its set up control is easy...." Read more
"...Setting up the Shockwafe was straightforward, but that's when I encountered problems...." Read more
"...Unboxing & set-up: Solid packaging... set-up was straight-forward & simple (read ahead/plan/follow the steps); I also did firmware update coz the..." Read more
"...The box was the perfect fit and included well written and comprehensive instructions to setup the sound system and troubleshoot it...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth the price, has an exceptional price/performance ratio, and is fully customizable.
"...of the price let me stop you right there; it really is worth every penny spent on it...." Read more
"...product I have been looking for - a hands-down, clear winner, worth every penny considering not just the no...." Read more
"...It’s a kick ass true surround system at a very good price point...." Read more
"...Elite will give you the small town theater experience. Great value, big sound, solid bass, but it takes more adjusting settings to get the most out..." Read more
Customers find the speakers amazingly clear, crisp, and astounding. They appreciate the well-written and comprehensive documentation. Customers also mention that the sound quality, detail, and texture are excellent. They say the setup is easy and the documentation is absolutely fabulous.
"...The sound bar has amazing clarity, especially if your willing to take the time to adjust it to settings you will like...." Read more
"...The box was the perfect fit and included well written and comprehensive instructions to setup the sound system and troubleshoot it...." Read more
"...The overall sound is good and especially the surround speakers have great imaging that engulf you in a little sound bubble...." Read more
"...Amazon that I thought had bad sound; I found "Seal Team" dialog amazingly clear. A first! Explosions do NOT boom! Music?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that they are satisfied with the system's performance, saying it works pretty good. They are happy with the results and the awesome base response. Others however, say that it still does not work, does not take good advantage of the other satellites, and the soundbar display menu is not good at all.
"...take down to more of a clarity setting for 80s rock and it handles both really well...." Read more
"...Generally, I'm more than satisfied with the system's performance, although switching from one audio standard to another can be a bit sluggish, for..." Read more
"...Soundbar display menu: not good at all - very cryptic, given only a few characters available & importantly, very difficult to read what's being..." Read more
"...Literally no lag or dropouts.Cons:Compared to my SVS system, this one sounds a little boxy with resonance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it has a good quality build, with high end appearance, and quality black matte. The subwoofer can definitely deliver very strong, floor shaking bass, and the included hardware is solid. However, others say that it loses quality, is glitchy, and has static and drop out issues. Some customers also mention that the components feel cheap.
"...Unboxing & set-up: Solid packaging... set-up was straight-forward & simple (read ahead/plan/follow the steps); I also did firmware update coz the..." Read more
"...Q90R to try out atmos and was less than impressed, and it was really glitchy...." Read more
"...All of the included hardware is solid in build(as is the system itself). On top of all of this, lays a 4ft long cardboard setup guide...." Read more
"...Nakamichi's subwoofer can definitely deliver very strong, floor shaking bass. However, it dies out quickly at low frequency sound below 45Hz...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it has excellent connectivity options with the HDMI inputs all, and the wireless connection of the subs is excellent. The setup is seamless and easy, and there's an option to connect the surround speakers together. However, others say that they have issues with their ISP, poor connection, and that the pairing isn't smooth.
"...CEC: Running into challenges currently; Nakamichi does not switch to the correct hdmi port & play sound based on source I select...." Read more
"...It pairs so nicely with the Apple TV 4k which offer by far the largest streaming library of Dolby Atmos/Vision Movies...." Read more
"...No WIFI. No ethernet port. No serial port. At this point I realized that I really hadn’t done the research that I should of done...." Read more
"...They sent the replacement part, I installed it, and the speaker paired immediately, allowing the whole system to operate flawlessly...." Read more
Customers have issues with the wireless connectivity of the speakers. They mention that the bass becomes disconnected from the soundbar randomly, and the wireless side/rear speakers cause WiFi interference. The signal seems to be lost, and it takes it a bit to connect. It also does not communicate with the internet and causes WiFi issues in their home.
"...I was unfortunate to receive a unit with the LEFT SUB+Surround unable to pair with the Soundbar, although the right one worked fine from the start...." Read more
"...It certainly helped but was still affecting the Wi-Fi home network. As a last resort, I decided to reset the sound system which seemed to work...." Read more
"...Since the subwoofers are wirelessly connected to the soundbar, I don't have wires running around, giving my living room a really clean look...." Read more
"...sometimes appears to have a stroke and believes it no longer has an HDCP 2.2 connection and reverts to 1080p...." Read more
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Now to the positive. Bass, "OMG" that's the only way to describe it. For an apartment its way too much, but there are so many adjustments and you can make to the bass and treble that can balance it out. But to say the bass isn't that great like some reviews say is just silly. Its almost like some people need something to complain about to make it sound like a "critical review," but pay no attention to those reviews, the bass is spectacular. Setup takes about an hour or so, but once its set up control is easy. I have an Apple TV 4k, PS4 Pro, and Sony X700 bluray player attached to it, and I have the sound bar plugged in using eArc to an LG Nano9 65 inch TV. I have 2 satellite speakers up by the TV and 2 near my couch which adds great surround sound effect. So far on apple tv i have watch John Wick, Interstellar (that scene with the ocean world is really intense), and Batman Begins. John Wick is done in Dolby Atmos, which sounds amazing and I have been hearing sounds I have never heard in surround sound. But even Interstellar and Batman Begins being in Dolby 5.1 sound great. The sound bar has amazing clarity, especially if your willing to take the time to adjust it to settings you will like. I listen to apple music a lot, heavy bass for hip hop, then take down to more of a clarity setting for 80s rock and it handles both really well. When I watch scrubs (my favorite show), it offers a ton clarity as well.
In my personal opinion there is only two drawback and one is minor, the other is a good problem to have. The first is the satellite speakers can be a little lite on sound, which is okay because you will still know they are there, especially in atmos movies, but that is just not enough to take a star away. The second is of course the bass, its not that it is bad, its too good for an apartment so I have yet to fully experiment with it which sucks. So if your gonna get it for an apartment like me that may be a little bit of a let down unless you don't care about your neighbors lol.
Overall this is a great system, the best on the market for "sound bars" if you can call it that. To be honest its really more of a home theater in a box than anything else. It pairs so nicely with the Apple TV 4k which offer by far the largest streaming library of Dolby Atmos/Vision Movies. The only reason I get a 4K bluray player is that I ordered the 4K special edition marvel movies that all now have atmos (which comes in next week!). But honestly everything else can be watch on Apple TV, which if your like me and you love movies than the combination is of the Nakamichi 9.2.4 and the Apple TV 4k should set you up for years to come. Don't hesitate to get this system, its well worth it I promise.
I have been having a great experience with this system since early June 2018 when I purchased it on amazon. This is in spite of the remote control issues that everyone has mentioned. Since I use a logitech harmony ultimate, this is not an issue for me, but definitely something that Nakamichi must work on.
The biggest reason I am writing this today, is the news I saw just today morning about Nakamichi supporting dolby atmos & vision via firmware update that will be available next month on the shockwafe 9.2 system 2018 model!!! They are calling is SSE (spatial surround elevation) technology. There have been many including me that were constantly giving feedback atmos & vision support to them... this once again goes on to show Nakamichi is indeed listening to customer feedback & their overall wonderful customer support!!! Go Nakamichi.... I can't wait for SSE firmware release to test it out to feel how much of a difference this will make to my June 2018 model to extend it to "9.2.4" atmos & vision compatible system. Thank you Nakamichi!
[btw, I didn't see 9.2 shockwafe listed yet on dolby's website under atmos soundbar category... assuming it will go up there soon after Nakamichi's SSE firmware official release next month?]
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First impressions after using it for couple days (more detailed review to follow soon after I test it more esp. music): This IS the product I have been looking for - a hands-down, clear winner, worth every penny considering not just the no. of speakers/drivers, dual subs, but more importantly the well-balanced performance - audiophile grade!. So far I have tested this "beast" in the following set-up: Nakamichi surrounds in dipole config coz of space limitations in my room - btw, they came with surrounds joined together out of the box for dipole, felt like Nakamichi knew I was going to use it in that config (ha ha ha!), Samsung UN65KS8000F 65" 4K TV, Sony UBP-X800 4K player, Xfinity 4K box, PS4, media streamers (Roku 4K, Amazon fire TV), 4K titles - Battleship - DTS-X, Atomic Blonde - DTS-X, Blade Runner 2049 - Atmos; 1080p titles: Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World - DTS HD-MA, Knight and Day - DTS HD-MA.
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PROS:
Bottom-line: I made the right decision to replace the bose ST300 with this "beast" - Nakamichi is a clear winner without a doubt, hands-down!
Audio performance:- excellent theater-type sound stage, superb sound clarity, crispness & channel separation; well-balanced & deep bass (dual subs are well sync'd)... I am really amazed by its channel separation & sound clarity capabilites. Having used the bose ST300 for over 6 months now, I thought that's the best one could get from a soundbar... beware Bose - you have lots to catch up on!
Unboxing & set-up: Solid packaging... set-up was straight-forward & simple (read ahead/plan/follow the steps); I also did firmware update coz the system came with an older version - very simple & quick (I initially thought it might be complicated, but was pleasantly surprised here too!)
CONS (mostly minor but, Nakamichi, pls listen...am fairly sure you are):
Remote: keys are small, backlight is not sufficiently bright for me to read all the keys in dark environment; some keys are not back-lit up anyways; importantly, as others have said, it is a challenge to point the remote at the soundbar for commands to work.
Soundbar display menu: not good at all - very cryptic, given only a few characters available & importantly, very difficult to read what's being shown unless I am up close. Nakamichi, don't cut corners here - incorporate better resolution display (not the very poor dot-matrix type you have now) incl. audio format logo to be displayed as it would be a nice touch... and, more importantly, as others have suggested, have the set up screen menu displayed on TV over hdmi!
Audio: It takes about 9 to 10 seconds of "deafening silence" before sound comes on esp. when I switch sources or pause & play movie scenes. Not sure why... also, seems to fall back to ARC most of the time, which means I have to hit the hdmi-2 (or -3 or -4 as the case may be) again & again
Inter-operability over CEC: Running into challenges currently; Nakamichi does not switch to the correct hdmi port & play sound based on source I select. I have followed instructions outlined in the manual/on-line resources, etc. My current set-up: Nakamichi & TV connected over hdmi - arc; audio only hdmi port from Sony X800 4k player connected to hdmi-2 on Nakamichi & video/audio hdmi port connected to TV & Sony 4K player config settings according to steps outlined by Nakamichi; xfinity 4k box & amazon fire tv box connected to TV over hdmi. Roku 4k box & PS4 connected over hdmi to Nakamchi's hdmi ports 3 & 4.
Kodi 17.6 krypton running on fire tv (I suppose this is not a Nakamichi problem): "Audio output device" greyed out & therefore not able to select Nakamichi (all other Kodi system settings are in line with what I could find online - not sure if Kodi has withdrawn this feature in v17.6)
Dolby Atmos, True-HD & Vision support: Lacks all these currently. My feedback is this: given it's increasing popularity & adoption (iTunes has lots of content that supports DV already & increasing further, and Apple have announced that ATV 4K will support Atmos this fall with tvOS 12 release!!! And TV brands like LG, Sony, Vizio, etc have it already & apps like Vudu, Netflix (in a limited way) etc, support it! From Atmos standpoint, I do understand that a pair upfiring speakers in the soundbar is more of marketing than true experience & requires hardware changes, but Nakamichi could consider coming out with optional Atmos-enabled in-ceiling speakers to further complement shockwafe 7.2/9.2 systems in a 7.2.2 or 9.2.2 (*.*.4 might be two too many!!!). On the other hand, I believe dolby vision is a firmware implementation and so Nakamichi must be able to quickly implement support in a near-future firmware release in a such a way that DV signal is passed thru to TV without compromise. Till such time, only workaround is to connect 4k player like Sony X800 that supports DV directly to TV & use the second audio-only port to Nakamichi over another hdmi.... but what if I have more than one source that supports DV & I have more such sources to connect than my TV's hdmi ports (in which case, I will have to use hdmi ports on Nakamichi & I don't want to invest in a separate hdmi switcher)... why no Dolby True-HD? Licensing cost issue? Lossless format is always better... but if 4k players & streamers can bit-stream out this format to Nakamichi, then fine, otherwise, hmmm... I got to check :-)
Overall BEST product (for the price-point & boy, the VALUE), but I guess to make it TRULY GREAT, Nakamichi should fix the CONS soon! Thank you Nakamichi!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
I have been having a great experience with this system since early June 2018 when I purchased it on amazon. This is in spite of the remote control issues that everyone has mentioned. Since I use a logitech harmony ultimate, this is not an issue for me, but definitely something that Nakamichi must work on.
The biggest reason I am writing this today, is the news I saw just today morning about Nakamichi supporting dolby atmos & vision via firmware update that will be available next month on the shockwafe 9.2 system 2018 model!!! They are calling is SSE (spatial surround elevation) technology. There have been many including me that were constantly giving feedback atmos & vision support to them... this once again goes on to show Nakamichi is indeed listening to customer feedback & their overall wonderful customer support!!! Go Nakamichi.... I can't wait for SSE firmware release to test it out to feel how much of a difference this will make to my June 2018 model to extend it to "9.2.4" atmos & vision compatible system. Thank you Nakamichi!
[btw, I didn't see 9.2 shockwafe listed yet on dolby's website under atmos soundbar category... assuming it will go up there soon after Nakamichi's SSE firmware official release next month?]
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First impressions after using it for couple days (more detailed review to follow soon after I test it more esp. music): This IS the product I have been looking for - a hands-down, clear winner, worth every penny considering not just the no. of speakers/drivers, dual subs, but more importantly the well-balanced performance - audiophile grade!. So far I have tested this "beast" in the following set-up: Nakamichi surrounds in dipole config coz of space limitations in my room - btw, they came with surrounds joined together out of the box for dipole, felt like Nakamichi knew I was going to use it in that config (ha ha ha!), Samsung UN65KS8000F 65" 4K TV, Sony UBP-X800 4K player, Xfinity 4K box, PS4, media streamers (Roku 4K, Amazon fire TV), 4K titles - Battleship - DTS-X, Atomic Blonde - DTS-X, Blade Runner 2049 - Atmos; 1080p titles: Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World - DTS HD-MA, Knight and Day - DTS HD-MA.
Summary:
PROS:
Bottom-line: I made the right decision to replace the bose ST300 with this "beast" - Nakamichi is a clear winner without a doubt, hands-down!
Audio performance:- excellent theater-type sound stage, superb sound clarity, crispness & channel separation; well-balanced & deep bass (dual subs are well sync'd)... I am really amazed by its channel separation & sound clarity capabilites. Having used the bose ST300 for over 6 months now, I thought that's the best one could get from a soundbar... beware Bose - you have lots to catch up on!
Unboxing & set-up: Solid packaging... set-up was straight-forward & simple (read ahead/plan/follow the steps); I also did firmware update coz the system came with an older version - very simple & quick (I initially thought it might be complicated, but was pleasantly surprised here too!)
CONS (mostly minor but, Nakamichi, pls listen...am fairly sure you are):
Remote: keys are small, backlight is not sufficiently bright for me to read all the keys in dark environment; some keys are not back-lit up anyways; importantly, as others have said, it is a challenge to point the remote at the soundbar for commands to work.
Soundbar display menu: not good at all - very cryptic, given only a few characters available & importantly, very difficult to read what's being shown unless I am up close. Nakamichi, don't cut corners here - incorporate better resolution display (not the very poor dot-matrix type you have now) incl. audio format logo to be displayed as it would be a nice touch... and, more importantly, as others have suggested, have the set up screen menu displayed on TV over hdmi!
Audio: It takes about 9 to 10 seconds of "deafening silence" before sound comes on esp. when I switch sources or pause & play movie scenes. Not sure why... also, seems to fall back to ARC most of the time, which means I have to hit the hdmi-2 (or -3 or -4 as the case may be) again & again
Inter-operability over CEC: Running into challenges currently; Nakamichi does not switch to the correct hdmi port & play sound based on source I select. I have followed instructions outlined in the manual/on-line resources, etc. My current set-up: Nakamichi & TV connected over hdmi - arc; audio only hdmi port from Sony X800 4k player connected to hdmi-2 on Nakamichi & video/audio hdmi port connected to TV & Sony 4K player config settings according to steps outlined by Nakamichi; xfinity 4k box & amazon fire tv box connected to TV over hdmi. Roku 4k box & PS4 connected over hdmi to Nakamchi's hdmi ports 3 & 4.
Kodi 17.6 krypton running on fire tv (I suppose this is not a Nakamichi problem): "Audio output device" greyed out & therefore not able to select Nakamichi (all other Kodi system settings are in line with what I could find online - not sure if Kodi has withdrawn this feature in v17.6)
Dolby Atmos, True-HD & Vision support: Lacks all these currently. My feedback is this: given it's increasing popularity & adoption (iTunes has lots of content that supports DV already & increasing further, and Apple have announced that ATV 4K will support Atmos this fall with tvOS 12 release!!! And TV brands like LG, Sony, Vizio, etc have it already & apps like Vudu, Netflix (in a limited way) etc, support it! From Atmos standpoint, I do understand that a pair upfiring speakers in the soundbar is more of marketing than true experience & requires hardware changes, but Nakamichi could consider coming out with optional Atmos-enabled in-ceiling speakers to further complement shockwafe 7.2/9.2 systems in a 7.2.2 or 9.2.2 (*.*.4 might be two too many!!!). On the other hand, I believe dolby vision is a firmware implementation and so Nakamichi must be able to quickly implement support in a near-future firmware release in a such a way that DV signal is passed thru to TV without compromise. Till such time, only workaround is to connect 4k player like Sony X800 that supports DV directly to TV & use the second audio-only port to Nakamichi over another hdmi.... but what if I have more than one source that supports DV & I have more such sources to connect than my TV's hdmi ports (in which case, I will have to use hdmi ports on Nakamichi & I don't want to invest in a separate hdmi switcher)... why no Dolby True-HD? Licensing cost issue? Lossless format is always better... but if 4k players & streamers can bit-stream out this format to Nakamichi, then fine, otherwise, hmmm... I got to check :-)
Overall BEST product (for the price-point & boy, the VALUE), but I guess to make it TRULY GREAT, Nakamichi should fix the CONS soon! Thank you Nakamichi!
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