Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung S800B

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Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs S800B comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
6
Samsung S800B
8.6
4
9
Multichannel surround
10
10

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung S800B review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
vs
Samsung S800B

Let's compare Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC and Samsung S800B for an overview of all their audio functions. And according to the comparison results, we can see that S800B is superior to Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC in quality and number of functions. According to the results of our comparison, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received 6 points out of 10 possible, and S800B was rated 8.6 points.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC over Samsung S800B

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers

Advantages Samsung S800B over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Audio features

The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC is rated 9 of 10 against 7 for the S800B according to the audio features rating.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
9
S800B
7

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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC and the S800B.

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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4 channels, while the S800B has 3.1.2 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 1000 (overall) W, and 330 (overall) W has the competitor.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
Built-in channels7.2.43.1.2
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W1000 (overall)330 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)20
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

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.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
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.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
10
S800B
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.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus, Dolby 5.0ch
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital SurroundDTS Virtual:X, DTS 5.1ch

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
0
S800B
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the S800B.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
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. Connectivity of competitors was rated 7 out of 10.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
7
S800B
7

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 S800B.

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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the S800B got 0/1 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.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/10/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/00/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)0
Coaxial digital input/output1/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
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 S800B has its own remote control application. Only Samsung S800B 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. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC S800B
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in114.3 x 7.6 x 7.8/45.5 x 3 x 3.6116x3.8x3.9/45.7x1.5x1.6
Weight, kg/pounds2.7/61.4/3.1
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