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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
Tested using Methodology v1.1
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Channels9.2.4
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch (Black)
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Arctic White)
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Black)
Our Verdict
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module or the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch. The Bose is a better-built 5.1.2 setup with better soundstage and center performances. Some listeners may prefer its more neutral sound profile out of the box. Also, it has built-in voice assistant support. However, some users may prefer the Nakamichi's unique design with two subwoofers and four satellites. It has better surround and Atmos performances, and it has a Full HDMI In port.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
8.2
Stereo Frequency Response
6.9
8.6
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.6" (115.8 cm)
41.1" (104.5 cm)
Height
3.5" (9.0 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
3.1" (8.0 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Height
20.3" (51.6 cm)
12.7" (32.3 cm)
Depth
13.6" (34.5 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Height
5.6" (14.3 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.9
8.6
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
9.2.4
5.1.2
Tested Preset
DSP Off
No Preset
Slope
0.07
-0.15
Standard Error
3.62 dB
2.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
25.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
7.1 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.9
8.6
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
DSP Off
No Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
5
0
Suggested Treble Setting
5
0
Slope
0.07
-0.15
Standard Error
3.62 dB
2.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
25.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
7.1 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
8.5
Crosstalk Error
1.65 dB
2.36 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.1 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.47 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.61 dB
1.39 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.56
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.76
Center
8.4
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.06
0.03
Std. Err.
3.84 dB
2.00 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
101.5 dB SPL
76.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.66
3.16
Surround 5.1
8.3
7.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.61
-0.60
Std. Err.
4.24 dB
2.86 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
102.3 dB SPL
72.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.14
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.90
0.83
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
5.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Front Firing Bar and Up Firing Satellites)
Phantom (Side Firing and Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.89
-0.89
Std. Err.
5.04 dB
3.68 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
100.2 dB SPL
65.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.18
0.61
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.95
1.72
Sound Enhancement Features
6.8
6.3
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
3
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.4
8.1
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.5
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
86 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
85 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
91 ms
Dolby Digital
111 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
115 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
125 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.1
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
69 ms
Optical
70 ms
Full HDMI In
-28 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.6
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
159 ms
Dolby Digital
220 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
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
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
Yes (Built-in)
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch
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