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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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  • 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
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4.6
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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
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Soundbar
Subwoofer
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66 pounds
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    Product Description

    Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4
    9.2 Subwoofers
    Quad Surround Speakers
    Dolby Atmos

    Dual Center Channels

    Surround Effects Tweeters

    Modular Flexibility

    Never Miss a Word of Dialog

    Dual center channels bring incredible clarity to move dialog and music lyrics. Front row listening experience, every time.

    Wider Soundstage Listening Area

    Our 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 Room

    For 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.

    Dolby Vision and 4K HDR

    Bluetooth

    Advanced Connectivity Options

    Next Generation Video Formats

    Dolby 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 - Wirelessly

    With Bluetooth aptX, stream your favorite music wirelessly from all of your portable electronics including your phone, tablet and smart home devices.

    Advanced Connectivity

    Enjoy 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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    Customer Reviews
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    4,279
    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)

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4,279 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    1,430 customers mention1,070 positive360 negative

    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

    437 customers mention369 positive68 negative

    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

    323 customers mention257 positive66 negative

    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

    478 customers mention331 positive147 negative

    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

    344 customers mention228 positive116 negative

    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

    151 customers mention55 positive96 negative

    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

    126 customers mention87 positive39 negative

    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

    103 customers mention31 positive72 negative

    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

    Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4Ch review (About as good as you can get for a consumer sound bar)
    5 Stars
    Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4Ch review (About as good as you can get for a consumer sound bar)
    If you want anything better than this, don't get a sound bar.Who is this for?- Movie watchers who enjoy being "enveloped" in the movie at close to theater level loudness,- Mixed content consumers (Youtube, hulu etc.)- Casual music listeners- Gamers who want explosions to rattle themWho is this not for:- Anyone who lives in an apartment (Unless you're in VERY good with the neighbors)- Audio purists, Serious music listenersSpeaker System reviews are highly subjective and audio listening experience varies drastically on several factors including environment ( a room and all objects in the room have resonate and reflective frequencies just like different materials reflect different colors of light), sound signature preferences and source material. I'm just stating my personal opinion and experience.Overall Rating A- ( For the purpose )Sub-woofers: Overall rating: B+Sub-bass 0-50hz: C ( Usually low rumbling or just shaking, often not even audible, thuds, explosion aftershock )Bass: A+ (Drum beats, explosion rattle )Mid Bass: C ( Low end of male vocals usually, deep non bass instruments)Let's start off with bass first since most people looking to buy this product probably want to know about this most (especially with the two sub-woofers). I purposely chose the dual 8 inch sub model because I thought that it would help round off the listening experience versus the 10inch model and it's less expensive as a bonus. Most sound bars suffer from mid bass drop off due to the driver size in the sound bar. The sound bars typically have less than 4" drivers, while Mid bass drivers sound best around 5.5" to 6.5". To me there is a "Golden sound" to speaker systems and it does involve a significant amount of mid bass. This is the type of sound signature that really shines in tracks like 1979 by the smashing pumpkins and Everlong by Foo Fighers. While the sub drivers to kind of help with the mid bass issue, it's not a cure-all, it can cause a confusing sound stage having part of the vocals come from one area and the rest from another. Mid bass is tricky to get perfect. Listening on quality studio or standing floor speakers to the tracks "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers or the Contrabass saxophone in "Have a Lucky Day" or "Cure for Pain" by Morphine is not even comparable to the synthesized sub bass on these speakers. What I'm trying to say is real mid-bass is magical when properly balanced (unbalanced makes vocals sound muddy). These subs are great for movie watchers and upbeat music. The subs pack good a punch, you can get a slight back massage or move medium size items in the room, but it's not earth shattering/head rattling like high powered 15/12 inch subs that makes it seem like the apocalypse. I would say these are perfectly suited for drum kick bass and explosions. For being ported, these subs do a good job of staying tonal and agile but there is noticeable "port hum" which caused by the resonate frequency and size of box port. It's not specific to this speaker system, all ported boxes suffer from this flaw. Although because it does such a great job of still being tonal I don't ding it any points and the engineers made the right choice because ported boxes generally output at-least 1.5x more sound than sealed boxes but at the expense of the port distortion. You literally get more "bang" for your buck with a ported sub-woofer. With the 8" sub woofer there is no sub-bass unfortunately. One track I used to test this was "Ritz107" by Fischerspooner. At 3:20ish the whole room should be shaking but I could tell the low end cutoff was set high for these subs (Possible around 25-35hz) as those frequencies were completely missing. That's not surprising considering they're just 8" woofers on a digital crossover but a little disappointing. At first I was a little worried about having two sub-woofers due to phase interference but it wasn't an issue. If anyone has issues try changing the angle of the sub or move it a few feet and you're good.Side speakers: AI'm glad that these speakers are beefier than most side speakers and think they sound great. Positioning can be tricky as with any surround speakerRemote: AHigh quality back lit remote with lots of features and memorization.Vocal tonal balance and fidelity: BI want to give an "A" but due to the lack of mid bass which haunts most sound bars I cannot, However the vocals are extremely well balanced for this setup. You'll be able to crank up the volume on this sound system without the fear of sharp vowel sounds from "A"s and "E"s and enjoy listening even more at high volumes rather than shreaking. I appreciate the engineers choice in acoustic cone and cabinet material as well as digital processing which are the primary reason for this balance. This is why I say it's great for multi content consumption because its subdued enough to where it's not going to annoy your ears or cause fatigue. But they are slightly too subdued for my taste. My favorite tweeter dome material has to be silk, but these sound more like a Mylar or composite plastic (haven't checked what they are). If they are silk dome then the "E"s and "S" are extremely subdued and something is wrong.Frequency Response, Power curve: AFrequency response is a tricky question. A power curve is the amplification level map per frequency for a given volume setting. Humans don't perceive audio linearly, this is why Fletcher Munson curves exist that are supposed to map perceived loudness to frequency and SPL. Also lower frequencies take exponentially more power to produce the same perceived loudness as higher frequencies. These speakers have a great power curve for average listeners and starts to really fill room out after 30. If you're listening below 30 and want a fuller sound, the "stereo" and "night" modes should help outSound Processing, Sound Stage: A-Good amount of options for sound buffs, could be tricky for noobs but the simple "Game", "Movie" buttons help out a lot. It's good that there's an option to disable sound processing altogether. The noise floor is almost non-existent compared to other speaker systems. I feel like that to achieve such a low noise floor there must have been some sound processing algorithm applied that also impedes vocal fidelity as a consequence. That's just my hunch. Sound stage is great for movies and good for music. During movies my wife was looking around when bullets flew by and when listening to songs it sound like you're in a medium size cafe about 15 feet from a 30 foot wide stage.How I would improve this product: Increase the surface area on the center drivers to compensate for the driver size and help fill the mid bass gap, then remove the 8" sub line and only sell 10" subs because the 8" frequency range has too much crossover with low end vocals which convolutes the sound stage. Possibly add a sealed sub alternative option.I graded my listening experience for a few songs:"Heart of Gold" - Neil Young : B"Under the Milky Way Tonight" - The Church : A"The Killing Moon" - Echo and the Bunnymen : B (Stereo mode, bass @ 2)"Lifes Been Good" - Joe Walsh : B"Piano Man" - Billy Joel : B"Rocket Man" - Elton John : A+"Hotel California" The Eagles A"Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats : B-"Walk Like an Egyptian" - The Bangles : CThe biggest drawback for music is the port hum (not noticeable for people who don't know to listen for it) due to the ported design, but it's better for movies. Hopefully this review helps someone!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Nakamichi shockwafe ultra 9.2 or nothing!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
    *** Nov 16, 2018 update ***
    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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