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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 Channel 1000W Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Dual 10" Subwoofers (Wireless) & 4 Rear Surround Speakers. Enjoy Plug and Play Explosive Bass & High End Cinema
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Brand | Nakamichi |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | RCA, Optical, HDMI, Coaxial |
Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost, dolby_enabled |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems, For Indoor Use, For Televisions |
About this item
- With 70+ years of audio excellence, experience the absolute best audio no other soundbar can replicate. Feel the roomshaking bass with industry’s only Dual Wireless Subwoofers & 360° 9.2 channel audio from every direction with our soundbar + four modular surround effects speakers. This plug and play solution’s designed to bring the acoustics of a high performance cinema into your living room in approx 30 minutes. Winner of the best Dolby Atmos soundbar battle (hosted by Brian Tong, Ex-Cnet host)
- Our DUAL 10" 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.
- FOUR 2-WAY REAR SPEAKERS (industry’s first!) 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 Spatial Surround Elevation SSE Technology. Featuring 3 advanced audio processing engines working in harmony to enhance directionality, enlarge spaciousness and unlock extra details of any audio soundtrack. Envelop your home theater with up to 9.2.4 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X moving audio that flows all around you. Unleash the full dynamics of your audio experience with 110dB 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 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | — |
Remote Control | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | — | — |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | — |
Durability | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | — |
Sold By | Nakamichi LLC | Nakamichi LLC | Nakamichi LLC | RIOWOIS | Bsd Wholesale | Beach Camera Same Day Shipping |
speaker size | 10 inches | 10 inches | 8 inches | 3.5 millimeters | 6.5 inches | — |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Coaxial, Optical, RCA, HDMI | wireless | wired, wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Soundbar | Subwoofer | Subwoofer, Soundbar, Surround Sound | Soundbar | Subwoofer | Soundbar |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Wall Mount | Bar Mount | Wall Mount |
weight | 1.27 kilograms | 80 pounds | 66 pounds | — | — | 51 pounds |
From the brand
Redefining Audio Excellence
Immerse yourself in a revolutionary reimagining of home entertainment.
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Unparalleled and Unchallenged
Achieve a cinematic 3D soundscape in minutes with the world's first 21-ch wireless surround system, rivaling traditional home theaters.
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The Reference for Bass
Shockwafe is the world’s 1st soundbar series with dual subwoofers. Feel the room-shaking, thunderous, low-frequency bliss.
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True Cinema Surround
With up to 4 rear channels, Shockwafe engulfs your listening area with 360° audio that stirs all senses. Just like the theaters.
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Plug, Play and Enjoy
Unlock cinematic sound effortlessly. Enjoy powerful sound in just 30 minutes.
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World Class VIP Experience
Based in California, each Ninja support representative is a system owner with 500+ hours of specialized training.
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The Power of Doing One Thing
Our passion is to build state-of-the-art plug and play home cinema systems
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Audio Heritage Since 1948
Our high-end heritage stems from 70+ years of experience in creating high-quality audio products.
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How was Nakamichi Started?
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.
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What makes our surround systems trailblazing?
The DRAGON symbolizes groundbreaking innovation and unparalleled audio excellence. After five years in development, DRAGON 11.4.6 stands as the undisputed leader in the field. Combining Hi-Fi grade components with cutting-edge Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro, it represents the future of home audio with effortless plug-and-play setup, offering unmatched performance at its price point.
Shockwafe disrupts home entertainment norms. Effortless plug-and-play meets elite surround performance—transforming your space into a cinematic masterpiece.
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Why do 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.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3 x 45.5 x 3.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.79 pounds |
ASIN | B07HHZ94BW |
Item model number | ULTRA 9.2.4 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #73,782 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #310 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Nakamichi |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 1000 Watts |
Item Weight | 1.27 Kilograms |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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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. |
360° Surround in Any RoomFor smaller rooms, attach the surround speakers together to form a pair of dipole speakers. The sound will reverberate off walls to create the same 360° cinematic environment. |
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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). |
Nakamichi DRAGON 11.4.6 Home Surround Sound System (NEW) | Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 DTS-X/Atmos Sound Bar | Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 DTS-X/Atmos Sound Bar | Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 DTS-X/Atmos Sound Bar | Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 DTS-X/Atmos Sound Bar | |
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Audio Channels | 11.4.6 / ULTIMATE Home Cinema | 9.2.4 SSE Max / BEST Cinematic Experience | 9.2.4 SSE / BEST Cinematic Experience | 7.2.4 SSE Max / BETTER Home Cinema | 7.1.4 SSE Max / GOOD Home Cinema |
Total Power / SPL Loudness | 3000W / 125dB | 1300W / 113dB | 1000W / 110dB | 1000W / 110dB | 850W / 108dB |
Speaker Drivers (Soundbar & Surround Speakers) | Full Range Drivers, AMT Tweeters | 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 | Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters |
Subwoofer / As deep as (Hz) | 4 x 8" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 20Hz | 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 | 1 x 10" Upgraded Sub (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 30Hz |
Rear Speakers | 2 Omni-Motion Reference Surrounds (Wireless) | 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 2 (Connected to subs via included wires) | 2 (Connected to sub via included wires) |
HDMI Connectivity | 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In | 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 (eARC) / 3 In |
Bluetooth Connectivity (BT) | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming | aptX 16-Bit BT Streaming | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming | aptX HD 24-Bit High Res 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) | Main unit = 58.1" x 7.7" x 4.4" (32.1lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.5" x 11.2" x 20.9" (34.4lbs); Omni-Motion Surround Speaker (Each) = 9.0" x 8.3" x 10.7" (8.8lbs); Shipping Box = 62.6" x 15.1" x 20.1" (149lbs) | 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 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer = 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 21.9” x 14.8" (51lbs) |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, and value of the speakers. For example, they mention that the sound is fantastic, full, clear, and has heavy duty bass response. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on readability, quality, performance, wireless, and connectivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is amazing, with a heavy duty bass response from the two subwoofers. The bass is deeper, clearer, louder, more accurate, and it just hits harder. The speakers are loud and the rumble of the sub woofer is cool. They also say that the different audio modes work well and that the speakers shake their entire townhome.
"...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
"...- Sound is spectacular, especially movies. - The different audio modes work well. - Lots of options and customization is nice although..." Read more
"...Bass is deeper, clearer, louder, more accurate, and it just hits harder, and I actually had to do some more soundproofing to my wall art after..." 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 find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear and easy to read. Some customers also mention that while the manual is significantly better than most, some details are ambiguous. However, most find the setup to be impressive once they figure it out.
"...Setup takes about an hour or so, but once its set up control is easy...." 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
"...nice and useful when some apps tend to have latency. - Set up was quick and easy. - Online help and documents are easy to find...." 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 mention that the price/performance ratio is exceptional, and the speakers are well worth the price. Some say that the speakers have unparalleled audio and are 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 is CHEAP IN PRICE! Your family will love it, treat your room!Ok for small rooms (13x13, nothing less)..." Read more
"...It’s a kick ass true surround system at a very good price point...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it's arguably one of the best, while others say that it doesn't take good advantage of the other satellite 4.
"...take down to more of a clarity setting for 80s rock and it handles both really well...." Read more
"...of speakers/drivers, dual subs, but more importantly the well-balanced performance - audiophile grade!...." Read more
"...big fan of since it basically utilizes the soundbar and it does not take good advantage of the other satellite 4 speakers...." Read more
"...More below. - Samsung TV and Shield work nice together. Can turn on TV and everything comes on (could be problematic - see below)...." 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 sound quality is great. Shows and movies are great/theater quality, and it's encased in a sturdy metal enclosure. However, others say that it causes some failure and then no sound, is really glitchy, and has issues with the ARC, remote, and settings.
"...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
"...Good selection of output options.Loud as hell and beyond theatrical, I stopped going to the movies because of this thing...." Read more
"...Q90R to try out atmos and was less than impressed, and it was really glitchy...." Read more
"...I do think it's a good system for apartment/condo/duplex living because the dynamic range is quality that, like I said, you don't have to blast to..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the soundbar. Some mention that it has excellent connectivity options with the HDMI inputs, and no connectivity issues at all. However, others say that it actually has been having connectivity issues, specifically in stabilizing the link. They say that the rear speakers and subs connected effortlessly, and it pairs nicely with the Apple TV 4K. However some customers also mention that the connection fizzles out way more often than they would like.
"...I did have a problem with the Apple TV...." 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
"...sometimes appears to have a stroke and believes it no longer has an HDCP 2.2 connection and reverts to 1080p...." Read more
"...half a star is, occasionally, when first turning it on, the bass does not connect from anywhere from 2-10 minutes, regardless of the source...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the speakers. Some mention that the dialog is amazingly clear and crisp, while others say that the display is very hard to read and the abbreviations are often on top of other text.
"...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
"...cryptic, given only a few characters available & importantly, very difficult to read what's being shown unless I am up close...." Read more
"...Bass is deeper, clearer, louder, more accurate, and it just hits harder, and I actually had to do some more soundproofing to my wall art after..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wireless of the speakers. Some mention that it's partially wireless and doesn't have wires running around, while others say that the side/rear speakers cause wifi interference and the bass becomes disconnected from the soundbar randomly.
"...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
"...bar wirelessly over a 5ghz channel which has the potential to interfere with a WiFi router and cause audio drop out at times...." Read more
"...Bluetooth is nice though, but never use it because I carry my phone wherever I go. - Music using the audio jack and Chromecast audio just does..." Read more
"...In another surprise, I found that there was no remote interface to the soundbar other than the CEC commands over HDMI and the literal IR remote...." 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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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!
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!