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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE vs Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE
Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Channels7.1.4
Channels7.1.2
Variants
- Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE (Black)
- HT-A7000 with SAR-S3S + SAS-SW5 (Black)
Our Verdict
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE
Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module or the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE. The Sony is a better-built setup with eARC support. It has more sound enhancement features like room correction and a more neutral sound out-of-the-box. The Nakamichi gets louder, though, with less compression at max volume. It also has better surround and Atmos performances.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
7.7
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
8.0
Stereo Dynamics
8.1
6.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Passive Radiator
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.6" (115.8 cm)
51.2" (130.0 cm)
Height
3.5" (9.0 cm)
3.1" (8.0 cm)
Depth
3.1" (8.0 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
9.5" (24.1 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Height
20.3" (51.6 cm)
15.9" (40.5 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.1 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Height
5.6" (14.3 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Proprietary
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Passive Radiator
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Proprietary
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
DSP Off
Standard Surround
Slope
-2.30
-0.43
Std. Err.
6.37 dB
3.31 dB
Channels
7.1.4
7.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
DSP Off
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
4
6
Suggested Treble Setting
6
N/A
Slope
-0.87
-0.43
Std. Err.
3.78 dB
3.31 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
34.1 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.21 dB
2.36 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.1
6.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.3 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.08 dB
3.75 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.34
3.69
Center
7.9
7.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.58
0.57
Std. Err.
4.31 dB
4.61 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.6 dB SPL
89.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.17
3.15
Surround 5.1
8.3
7.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.05
-1.24
Std. Err.
3.57 dB
4.46 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.2 dB SPL
90.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.65
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
11.75
1.17
7.1 Rears
Yes
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.3
5.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Front Firing Bar and Up Firing Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.67
-0.96
Std. Err.
5.17 dB
6.33 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.4 dB SPL
77.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.77
2.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.67
0.36
Sound Enhancement Features
6.9
7.7
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes
Full HDMI In
3
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.4
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.2
8.2
Latency Video
ARC
67 ms
48 ms
Optical
60 ms
54 ms
Full HDMI In
34 ms
60 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
9.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
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
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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