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Samsung HW-Q950T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC
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Samsung HW-Q950T
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Channels9.1.4
Channels9.2.4
Variants
- HW-Q950T (Black)
- Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q950T
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC
The Samsung HW-Q950T is better than the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC for most uses. Overall, the Samsung soundbar has a more balanced sound out-of-the-box, with more sound enhancement tools to customize its sound. It offers a more immersive sound with Dolby Atmos content, too. Since it comes with one sub and two satellites, the Samsung model more closely resembles other soundbars on the market. That said, the Nakamichi comes with two subs and four satellites, a unique design that's more suited for those with larger living spaces to fill with sound.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
7.9
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.6
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
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
Yes
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.4" (123.0 cm)
45.6" (115.8 cm)
Height
2.8" (7.0 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
3.1" (7.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.2" (20.9 cm)
11.9" (30.1 cm)
Height
15.8" (40.2 cm)
20.2" (51.2 cm)
Depth
15.9" (40.3 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
4.8" (12.2 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Height
8.2" (20.9 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Depth
5.6" (14.3 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.6
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
9.1.4
9.2.4
Tested Preset
Standard
Music
Slope
-0.14
-1.00
Standard Error
2.62 dB
4.90 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.3 Hz
27.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
17.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Music
Suggested Bass Setting
0
5
Suggested Treble Setting
0
9
Slope
-0.14
-0.67
Standard Error
2.62 dB
4.45 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.3 Hz
27.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
18.0 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.35 dB
2.93 dB
Stereo Dynamics
9.0
9.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.1 dB SPL
99.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.27 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.00 dB
1.06 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.55
Center
8.6
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.05
-0.99
Std. Err.
2.92 dB
3.88 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.9 dB SPL
98.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.21
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.05
15.76
Surround 5.1
8.0
7.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.02
-1.16
Std. Err.
5.01 dB
6.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
103.7 dB SPL
98.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
0.25
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.97
3.95
7.1 Rears
Yes
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.0
6.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Front Firing Bar and Up Firing Satellites)
Slope
1.02
-0.92
Std. Err.
5.71 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.5 dB SPL
97.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.09
3.78
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.74
1.80
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
6.8
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
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
No
Full HDMI In
2
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
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
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
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
Audio Latency: ARC
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
25 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
56 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
80 ms
Dolby Digital
121 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
127 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
143 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.1
6.6
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
26 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
36 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
84 ms
Dolby Digital
140 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
148 ms
ARC
46 ms
Optical
45 ms
Full HDMI In
93 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
9.2
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
83 ms
Dolby Digital
314 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.1
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
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
8.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
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
Yes
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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