Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

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Rating 5 5

HW-Q70T vs Shockwafe Pro 7.1 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q70T
8.2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1
7.8
10
4
Multichannel surround
10
10

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

Comparison of Samsung HW-Q70T and Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 will allow us to get comprehensive information about the features of these two devices. And as a result of the comparison, it becomes clear that Shockwafe Pro 7.1 is inferior in all characteristics to HW-Q70T. According to the results of our comparison, HW-Q70T received 8.2 points out of 10 possible, and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 was rated 7.8 points.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

  • Possible to create a multi-room system
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 over Samsung HW-Q70T

  • Available the Amazon Music service

Audio features

The HW-Q70T is rated 7 of 10 against 8 for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 according to the audio features rating.

HW-Q70T
7
Shockwafe Pro 7.1
8

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HW-Q70T and the Shockwafe Pro 7.1.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HW-Q70T has 3.1.2 channels, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 has 7.1.4 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Samsung HW-Q70T has 330 (overall) W, and 600 (overall) W has the competitor.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Built-in channels3.1.27.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W330 (overall)600 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)22
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswired

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 10 out of 10.

HW-Q70T
10
Shockwafe Pro 7.1
10

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is included in each of these soundbars.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital, Dolby TruHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HDDTS Digital Surround, DTS HD

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services. For the ability to work with streaming services, the HW-Q70T received 5 points, and the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 - 9 on a 10-point scale.

HW-Q70T
5
Shockwafe Pro 7.1
9

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 9 out of 10, and Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 was rated 8 out of 10.

HW-Q70T
9
Shockwafe Pro 7.1
8

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the HW-Q70T.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The HW-Q70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 got 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/03/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/01/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/01/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The HW-Q70T has its own remote control application. Only Samsung HW-Q70T has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. The HW-Q70T has the ability to use a multiroom system.

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Voice controlAmazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HW-Q70T Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in96.5 x 5 x 10.1/38.6 x 2.4 x 4.5114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.5
Weight, kg/pounds3.1/7.73.1/7.2
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