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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 Channel 1000W Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Dual 10" Subwoofers (Wireless) & 4 Rear Surround Speakers. Enjoy Plug and Play Explosive Bass & High End Cinema

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  • With 70+ years of audio excellence, experience the absolute best audio no other soundbar can replicate. Feel the roomshaking bass with industry’s only Dual Wireless Subwoofers & 360° 9.2 channel audio from every direction with our soundbar + four modular surround effects speakers. This plug and play solution’s designed to bring the acoustics of a high performance cinema into your living room in approx 30 minutes. Winner of the best Dolby Atmos soundbar battle (hosted by Brian Tong, Ex-Cnet host)
  • Our DUAL 10" WIRELESS SUBWOOFERS (industry's 1st!), the new soundbar reference standard for bass, produce ground-shaking rumbles that turn your living room into an epicenter of adrenaline-pumping action. They merge to distribute the sonic boom evenly throughout the room with zero localization. Unleash cinema-level volumes without a trace of distortion, replicating the perfect theater experience. Agreed among experts, TWO subwoofers are a must for ultimate home theaters.
  • FOUR 2-WAY REAR SPEAKERS (industry’s first!) produce spacious and dynamic surround sound. Each of them (connected to sub via RCA wires) is constructed with a tweeter that reproduces high frequencies with captivating clarity, and a full-range driver that delivers surround effects with power and precision. Simply put, the surround sound performance from simulated/virtual 2.1 or other 5.1 channel surround soundbars does not come anywhere close to this.
  • Experience a whole new level of surround performance with our exclusive Spatial Surround Elevation SSE Technology. Featuring 3 advanced audio processing engines working in harmony to enhance directionality, enlarge spaciousness and unlock extra details of any audio soundtrack. Envelop your home theater with up to 9.2.4 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X moving audio that flows all around you. Unleash the full dynamics of your audio experience with 110dB of room-filling sound.
  • Enjoy advanced connectivity with Dolby Vision, 4K UHD pass-thru and High Dynamic Range (HDR). Connect up to 6 devices via 1 HDMI ARC, 3 HDMI, 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial inputs. The 52-key backlit remote allows seamless control of sources, DSP modes, individual channel and room size optimization
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Sound quality
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.1
Bluetooth connectivity
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.5
Remote Control
4.2
4.2
4.2
3.9
Quality of material
4.6
4.6
4.6
Durability
4.6
4.6
4.6
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speaker size
10 inches
10 inches
8 inches
3.5 millimeters
6.5 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Coaxial, Optical, RCA, HDMI
wireless
wired, wireless
Bluetooth
Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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Subwoofer
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80 pounds
66 pounds
22 pounds
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    Product Description

    Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4
    9.2 Subwoofers
    Quad Surround Speakers
    Dolby Atmos

    Dual Center Channels

    Surround Effects Tweeters

    Modular Flexibility

    Never Miss a Word of Dialog

    Dual center channels bring incredible clarity to move dialog and music lyrics. Front row listening experience, every time.

    Wider Soundstage Listening Area

    Our outward-firing surround effects tweeters create a 35% wider soundstage than conventional soundbars, replicating the wide soundstage that matches the screen size of a cinema.

    360° Surround in Any Room

    For smaller rooms, attach the surround speakers together to form a pair of dipole speakers. The sound will reverberate off walls to create the same 360° cinematic environment.

    Dolby Vision and 4K HDR

    Bluetooth

    Advanced Connectivity Options

    Next Generation Video Formats

    Dolby Vision and 4K HDR video pass-through allows you to not just hear, but see every cinematic detail in perfect clarity.

    Enjoy Wired Quality Sound - Wirelessly

    With Bluetooth aptX, stream your favorite music wirelessly from all of your portable electronics including your phone, tablet and smart home devices.

    Advanced Connectivity

    Enjoy seamless connectivity with multiple devices. Receive Dolby Atmos surround via TV's eARC when streaming with TV's smart apps like Netflix (Note: not all TVs can output Atmos. Refer to your TV brand's audio output specs).

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    Customer Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    7
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4,269
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4,269
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4,269
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4,269
    Audio Channels 11.4.6 / ULTIMATE Home Cinema 9.2.4 SSE Max / BEST Cinematic Experience 9.2.4 SSE / BEST Cinematic Experience 7.2.4 SSE Max / BETTER Home Cinema 7.1.4 SSE Max / GOOD Home Cinema
    Total Power / SPL Loudness 3000W / 125dB 1300W / 113dB 1000W / 110dB 1000W / 110dB 850W / 108dB
    Speaker Drivers (Soundbar & Surround Speakers) Full Range Drivers, AMT Tweeters Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters (Unmatched 360º surround experience) Full Range Drivers, Mylar Tweeters Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters Extended-Range Twin Cone Drivers, Silk Dome Tweeters
    Subwoofer / As deep as (Hz) 4 x 8" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 20Hz 2 x 10" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 20Hz 2 x 10" Subs (Wireless) / As deep as 30Hz 2 x 8" Upgraded Subs (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 25Hz 1 x 10" Upgraded Sub (Wireless) with High Output Amplifiers (Unmatched bass performance) / As deep as 30Hz
    Rear Speakers 2 Omni-Motion Reference Surrounds (Wireless) 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) 4 (Connected to subs via included wires) 2 (Connected to subs via included wires) 2 (Connected to sub via included wires)
    HDMI Connectivity 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In 1 Out (ARC; can stream Dolby Atmos using Smart TV Apps) / 3 In 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In 1 Out (eARC) / 3 In
    Bluetooth Connectivity (BT) aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming aptX 16-Bit BT Streaming aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming aptX HD 24-Bit High Res BT Streaming
    Dolby Vision / 4K HDR Pass-Through
    Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital / DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD, DTS
    Dimensions (L X W X H) Main unit = 58.1" x 7.7" x 4.4" (32.1lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.5" x 11.2" x 20.9" (34.4lbs); Omni-Motion Surround Speaker (Each) = 9.0" x 8.3" x 10.7" (8.8lbs); Shipping Box = 62.6" x 15.1" x 20.1" (149lbs) Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.0" x 13.6" x 20.2" (23.8lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 4.8" x 5.6" x 8.1" (2.9lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 22.5" (79lbs) Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.5" (7.2lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 12.0" x 13.5" x 20.5" (23.4lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 5.0" x 5.4" x 8.0" (2.8lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 22.5" (79.2lbs) Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer (Each) = 9.5" x 11.8" x 20.3" (19.7lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 4.8" x 5.6" x 8.1" (2.9lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 14.8" x 17.8" (64lbs) Soundbar = 45.5" x 3.0" x 3.6" (6lbs); Subwoofer = 12.0" x 13.6" x 20.2" (23.8lbs); Rear Speaker (Each) = 4.8" x 5.6" x 8.1" (2.9lbs); Shipping Box = 48.2" x 21.9” x 14.8" (51lbs)

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    4,269 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup of the speakers. They say the remote changing settings is pretty straight forward. Customers also appreciate the sound quality, saying it's incredible and the bass is house leveling. They like the value of the product, saying the price/performance ratio is exceptional. Customers like quality and say the subwoofer, remote control, clarity, and connectivity are all good.

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    1,392 customers mention1,076 positive316 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say that the sound is incredible, full and clear, and the bass is house leveling. The speakers is astounding and the rumble of the sub woofer is cool. The different audio modes work well, and there are lots of options and customization.

    "...It is loud! Heavy duty bass response from the two subwoofers, excellent separation and phenomenal performance...." Read more

    "...It would shake the house and the Dolby Atmos is incredible. About 6 months ago no sound was coming from the sound bar...." Read more

    "...may be stating the obvious, but you do notice that sound has much more presence and clarity and the system truly shines with these higher end audio..." Read more

    "...sound clarity, crispness & channel separation; well-balanced & deep bass (dual subs are well sync'd)... I am really amazed by its channel separation..." Read more

    640 customers mention491 positive149 negative

    Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention that it's just incredible, works wonderful for TV and music, and has great sound, bass, and spatial sound. Some say that the soundbar surround system purchase is your best alternative if you don't want to pay a lot of money. Customers also say that it works flawlessly for years, has excellent separation, and phenomenal performance.

    "...take down to more of a clarity setting for 80s rock and it handles both really well...." Read more

    "...response from the two subwoofers, excellent separation and phenomenal performance. The soundbar is a fantastic centerpiece...." Read more

    "...It also provides links and references to online resources. Nakamichi has nothing to envy from larger companies/brands on this topic...." Read more

    "...it is unbelievably impressive that comes out of these things set up was pretty straightforward. I did have a problem with the Apple TV...." Read more

    420 customers mention356 positive64 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup of the speakers. They mention that the setup is straight-forward and simple, and the backlit keys make it more user-friendly. They also appreciate the remote changing settings, which are pretty straight- forward.

    "...Setup takes about an hour or so, but once its set up control is easy...." Read more

    "...No connectivity issues at all. Very easy to set up out of the box. Overall, I love this unit. For the money, you can't beat the value...." Read more

    "...However, for ease of use, space saving, and lower cost, THIS will obliterate whatever speakers your TV has, and give you a home theater experience..." Read more

    "...The box was the perfect fit and included well written and comprehensive instructions to setup the sound system and troubleshoot it...." Read more

    302 customers mention248 positive54 negative

    Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's worth the cost, the price/performance ratio is exceptional, and has a well-integrated low end.

    "...of the price let me stop you right there; it really is worth every penny spent on it...." Read more

    "...However, for ease of use, space saving, and lower cost, THIS will obliterate whatever speakers your TV has, and give you a home theater experience..." Read more

    "...It is CHEAP IN PRICE! Your family will love it, treat your room!Ok for small rooms (13x13, nothing less)..." Read more

    "...It’s a kick ass true surround system at a very good price point...." Read more

    175 customers mention60 positive115 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the soundbar. Some mention that it has excellent connectivity options, with HDMI inputs all, and Bluetooth is nice. However, others say that it actually has been having connectivity issues, specifically in stabilizing the link. Some customers also mention that the bass does not connect when they turn it on for anywhere from 2-10 minutes.

    "...It certainly helped but was still affecting the Wi-Fi home network. As a last resort, I decided to reset the sound system which seemed to work...." Read more

    "...Remote is simple and compatible with my TV remote. No connectivity issues at all. Very easy to set up out of the box. Overall, I love this unit...." Read more

    "...half a star is, occasionally, when first turning it on, the bass does not connect from anywhere from 2-10 minutes, regardless of the source...." Read more

    "...NEUTRAL: Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4 does NOT support Google Chromecast (there's no WiFi)...." Read more

    112 customers mention39 positive73 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the remote control of the speakers. Some mention that it's okay, easy to use, and has many features, while others say that it is essentially useless and can only be used for volume control. Some customers also say that the remote is not very responsive and has trouble trouble shooting TV remote volume not working. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

    "...The first one is that it came in not working...." Read more

    "...When watching dvd or bluray, it's like I am in a movie theater. Remote is simple and compatible with my TV remote. No connectivity issues at all...." Read more

    "...Got it back, it still does not work??? So disappointed. This is not a cheap system, even if it died, it should have been repaired properly!..." Read more

    "...FEB2024 - The bar is going crazy. Nothing is working. Now even reset doesn't fox the issue any more...." Read more

    107 customers mention65 positive42 negative

    Customers are mixed about the subwoofer. Some mention that the dual subwooers are amazing, while others say that the sound bar packages LG's subwoofers are abysmal, lacking discrete vertical audio channel support.

    "...It is loud! Heavy duty bass response from the two subwoofers, excellent separation and phenomenal performance...." Read more

    "...With the 8" sub woofer there is no sub-bass unfortunately. One track I used to test this was "Ritz107" by Fischerspooner...." Read more

    "...Wide front sound stage with very good separation. The surrounds add an immersion that should handily beat all of the simulated products out there...." Read more

    "...theater-type sound stage, superb sound clarity, crispness & channel separation; well-balanced & deep bass (dual subs are well sync'd)... I am really..." Read more

    94 customers mention62 positive32 negative

    Customers are mixed about the clarity of the speakers. Some mention that it is clear, rather it is exceptional clear. They say that the voices are clear, the dialogue center channel is clear and crisp, and the instructions are easy to read. Others say that it's not clear due to it being behind the screen, and it sounds un-natural. That said, some complain about the lack of high-end detail and the lack if Dolby Vision.

    "...When I watch scrubs (my favorite show), it offers a ton clarity as well...." Read more

    "...While in transit, I noticed the lack of Atmos/TrueHD and the lack of Dolby Vision. An oversight on my part...." Read more

    "...Amazon that I thought had bad sound; I found "Seal Team" dialog amazingly clear. A first! Explosions do NOT boom! Music?..." Read more

    "...Great dialogue clarityHandles 4K content wonderfully and source switching with CEC is incredible.Good selection of output options...." Read more

    Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4Ch review (About as good as you can get for a consumer sound bar)
    5 Stars
    Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4Ch review (About as good as you can get for a consumer sound bar)
    If you want anything better than this, don't get a sound bar.Who is this for?- Movie watchers who enjoy being "enveloped" in the movie at close to theater level loudness,- Mixed content consumers (Youtube, hulu etc.)- Casual music listeners- Gamers who want explosions to rattle themWho is this not for:- Anyone who lives in an apartment (Unless you're in VERY good with the neighbors)- Audio purists, Serious music listenersSpeaker System reviews are highly subjective and audio listening experience varies drastically on several factors including environment ( a room and all objects in the room have resonate and reflective frequencies just like different materials reflect different colors of light), sound signature preferences and source material. I'm just stating my personal opinion and experience.Overall Rating A- ( For the purpose )Sub-woofers: Overall rating: B+Sub-bass 0-50hz: C ( Usually low rumbling or just shaking, often not even audible, thuds, explosion aftershock )Bass: A+ (Drum beats, explosion rattle )Mid Bass: C ( Low end of male vocals usually, deep non bass instruments)Let's start off with bass first since most people looking to buy this product probably want to know about this most (especially with the two sub-woofers). I purposely chose the dual 8 inch sub model because I thought that it would help round off the listening experience versus the 10inch model and it's less expensive as a bonus. Most sound bars suffer from mid bass drop off due to the driver size in the sound bar. The sound bars typically have less than 4" drivers, while Mid bass drivers sound best around 5.5" to 6.5". To me there is a "Golden sound" to speaker systems and it does involve a significant amount of mid bass. This is the type of sound signature that really shines in tracks like 1979 by the smashing pumpkins and Everlong by Foo Fighers. While the sub drivers to kind of help with the mid bass issue, it's not a cure-all, it can cause a confusing sound stage having part of the vocals come from one area and the rest from another. Mid bass is tricky to get perfect. Listening on quality studio or standing floor speakers to the tracks "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers or the Contrabass saxophone in "Have a Lucky Day" or "Cure for Pain" by Morphine is not even comparable to the synthesized sub bass on these speakers. What I'm trying to say is real mid-bass is magical when properly balanced (unbalanced makes vocals sound muddy). These subs are great for movie watchers and upbeat music. The subs pack good a punch, you can get a slight back massage or move medium size items in the room, but it's not earth shattering/head rattling like high powered 15/12 inch subs that makes it seem like the apocalypse. I would say these are perfectly suited for drum kick bass and explosions. For being ported, these subs do a good job of staying tonal and agile but there is noticeable "port hum" which caused by the resonate frequency and size of box port. It's not specific to this speaker system, all ported boxes suffer from this flaw. Although because it does such a great job of still being tonal I don't ding it any points and the engineers made the right choice because ported boxes generally output at-least 1.5x more sound than sealed boxes but at the expense of the port distortion. You literally get more "bang" for your buck with a ported sub-woofer. With the 8" sub woofer there is no sub-bass unfortunately. One track I used to test this was "Ritz107" by Fischerspooner. At 3:20ish the whole room should be shaking but I could tell the low end cutoff was set high for these subs (Possible around 25-35hz) as those frequencies were completely missing. That's not surprising considering they're just 8" woofers on a digital crossover but a little disappointing. At first I was a little worried about having two sub-woofers due to phase interference but it wasn't an issue. If anyone has issues try changing the angle of the sub or move it a few feet and you're good.Side speakers: AI'm glad that these speakers are beefier than most side speakers and think they sound great. Positioning can be tricky as with any surround speakerRemote: AHigh quality back lit remote with lots of features and memorization.Vocal tonal balance and fidelity: BI want to give an "A" but due to the lack of mid bass which haunts most sound bars I cannot, However the vocals are extremely well balanced for this setup. You'll be able to crank up the volume on this sound system without the fear of sharp vowel sounds from "A"s and "E"s and enjoy listening even more at high volumes rather than shreaking. I appreciate the engineers choice in acoustic cone and cabinet material as well as digital processing which are the primary reason for this balance. This is why I say it's great for multi content consumption because its subdued enough to where it's not going to annoy your ears or cause fatigue. But they are slightly too subdued for my taste. My favorite tweeter dome material has to be silk, but these sound more like a Mylar or composite plastic (haven't checked what they are). If they are silk dome then the "E"s and "S" are extremely subdued and something is wrong.Frequency Response, Power curve: AFrequency response is a tricky question. A power curve is the amplification level map per frequency for a given volume setting. Humans don't perceive audio linearly, this is why Fletcher Munson curves exist that are supposed to map perceived loudness to frequency and SPL. Also lower frequencies take exponentially more power to produce the same perceived loudness as higher frequencies. These speakers have a great power curve for average listeners and starts to really fill room out after 30. If you're listening below 30 and want a fuller sound, the "stereo" and "night" modes should help outSound Processing, Sound Stage: A-Good amount of options for sound buffs, could be tricky for noobs but the simple "Game", "Movie" buttons help out a lot. It's good that there's an option to disable sound processing altogether. The noise floor is almost non-existent compared to other speaker systems. I feel like that to achieve such a low noise floor there must have been some sound processing algorithm applied that also impedes vocal fidelity as a consequence. That's just my hunch. Sound stage is great for movies and good for music. During movies my wife was looking around when bullets flew by and when listening to songs it sound like you're in a medium size cafe about 15 feet from a 30 foot wide stage.How I would improve this product: Increase the surface area on the center drivers to compensate for the driver size and help fill the mid bass gap, then remove the 8" sub line and only sell 10" subs because the 8" frequency range has too much crossover with low end vocals which convolutes the sound stage. Possibly add a sealed sub alternative option.I graded my listening experience for a few songs:"Heart of Gold" - Neil Young : B"Under the Milky Way Tonight" - The Church : A"The Killing Moon" - Echo and the Bunnymen : B (Stereo mode, bass @ 2)"Lifes Been Good" - Joe Walsh : B"Piano Man" - Billy Joel : B"Rocket Man" - Elton John : A+"Hotel California" The Eagles A"Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats : B-"Walk Like an Egyptian" - The Bangles : CThe biggest drawback for music is the port hum (not noticeable for people who don't know to listen for it) due to the ported design, but it's better for movies. Hopefully this review helps someone!
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