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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE vs LG SP11RA
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE
LG SP11RA
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Channels7.1.4
Channels7.1.4
Variants
- Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE (Black)
- SP11RA (Black)
Our Verdict
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE
LG SP11RA
The LG SP11RA is better for most uses than the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE. The LG is a 7.1.4 setup with better Atmos performance and eARC support; it also has more sound enhancement features, including room correction. It has a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box than the Nakamichi's boomy, bass-heavy sound. You can easily customize the Nakamichi, though. Also, the Nakamichi's surround sound is better.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
8.0
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.6" (115.8 cm)
56.8" (144.2 cm)
Height
3.5" (9.0 cm)
2.5" (6.3 cm)
Depth
3.1" (8.0 cm)
5.8" (14.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
9.5" (24.1 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
Height
20.3" (51.6 cm)
15.4" (39.1 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.1 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Height
5.6" (14.3 cm)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
7.5" (19.0 cm)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Proprietary
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Proprietary
Universal (holes on underside)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
8.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
DSP Off
Standard
Slope
-2.30
-0.75
Std. Err.
6.37 dB
3.18 dB
Channels
7.1.4
7.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
32.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
8.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
DSP Off
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
4
-4
Suggested Treble Setting
6
-1
Slope
-0.87
-0.45
Std. Err.
3.78 dB
2.42 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
34.1 Hz
32.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.21 dB
2.05 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.1
7.9
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.3 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.08 dB
1.13 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.60
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.34
4.01
Center
7.9
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.58
-0.86
Std. Err.
4.31 dB
3.19 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.6 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
1.01
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.17
9.37
Surround 5.1
8.3
6.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.05
0.59
Std. Err.
3.57 dB
6.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.2 dB SPL
94.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.65
1.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
11.75
2.38
7.1 Rears
Yes
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.3
5.7
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Front Firing Bar and Up Firing Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.67
-0.97
Std. Err.
5.17 dB
5.64 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.4 dB SPL
81.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.77
1.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.67
2.20
Sound Enhancement Features
6.9
9.8
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
3
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
8.4
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.2
9.8
Latency Video
ARC
67 ms
-9 ms
Optical
60 ms
14 ms
Full HDMI In
34 ms
-14 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
LG Sound Bar
iOS
No
Yes
Android
No
Yes
Acts As A Remote
No
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
All
Casts Device Files
No
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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