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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch vs Samsung HW-Q800A
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch
Samsung HW-Q800A
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Channels9.2.4
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch (Black)
- HW-Q800A (Black)
Our Verdict
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch
Samsung HW-Q800A
The Samsung HW-Q800A and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2Ch are both premium soundbars. The Samsung is a 3.1.2 setup with more wireless playback options. It can reproduce more bass out-of-the-box, which is handy for listeners who want to plug-and-play. However, the Nakamichi has a unique setup with two subs and four satellites. It offers better surround and Atmos performances, too.
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Mixed Usage
7.4
8.1
Stereo Frequency Response
6.9
8.4
Surround 5.1
8.3
4.7
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
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.6" (115.8 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
3.5" (9.0 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
3.1" (8.0 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
20.3" (51.6 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Depth
13.6" (34.5 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
N/A
Height
5.6" (14.3 cm)
N/A
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
No
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.9
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
DSP Off
Standard
Slope
0.07
-0.62
Std. Err.
3.62 dB
2.49 dB
Channels
9.2.4
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
28.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
7.1 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.9
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
DSP Off
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
5
0
Suggested Treble Setting
5
0
Slope
0.07
-0.56
Std. Err.
3.62 dB
2.46 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
7.1 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.65 dB
2.57 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.1 dB SPL
95.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.61 dB
2.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
7.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.56
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.76
2.40
Center
8.4
8.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.06
0.52
Std. Err.
3.84 dB
2.49 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
101.5 dB SPL
91.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
0.37
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.66
4.34
Surround 5.1
8.3
4.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.61
-0.43
Std. Err.
4.24 dB
2.13 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
102.3 dB SPL
95.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.14
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.90
2.59
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
5.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Front Firing Bar and Up Firing Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.89
0.35
Std. Err.
5.04 dB
4.25 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
100.2 dB SPL
83.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.18
1.05
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.95
0.76
Sound Enhancement Features
6.8
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
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
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
3
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
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
8.1
8.9
Latency Video
ARC
69 ms
31 ms
Optical
70 ms
38 ms
Full HDMI In
-28 ms
-32 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
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
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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