Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs LG SL5Y

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Rating 5 5

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs SL5Y comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
8.2
LG SL5Y
5
4
4
Multichannel surround
10
6

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 vs LG SL5Y review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
vs
LG SL5Y

Let's take a look at the comparison between Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 and LG SL5Y. It will become clear that among these two devices, the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 is more suitable for the role of a home soundbar. According to the results of our comparison, Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 received 8.2 points out of 10 possible, and SL5Y was rated 5 points.

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 over LG SL5Y

  • Comes with 4 separate speakers
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support

Advantages LG SL5Y over Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 is rated 10 of 10 against 7 for the SL5Y according to the audio features rating.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
10
SL5Y
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 Ultra 9.2 and the SL5Y.

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 Ultra 9.2 has 9.2.4 channels, while the SL5Y has 2.1 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 has 1000 (overall) W, and 400 (overall) W has the competitor.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
Built-in channels9.2.42.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W1000 (overall)400 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)40
Separate speaker connectionswiredwireless

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 Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
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 Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SL5Y, in the same category, earned 6 out of 10 points.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
10
SL5Y
6

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. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.

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. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital, Dolby TruHDDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS Digital Surround, DTS HDDTS Virtual:X

Streaming services

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

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
9
SL5Y
0

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudhas not

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: Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 was rated 8 out of 10, and LG SL5Y was rated 7 out of 10.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2
8
SL5Y
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. Such connection as via Wi-Fi is not possible on any of the devices in comparison.

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 Ultra 9.2 has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the SL5Y got 1/1 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.

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output3/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output1/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)1/00/0
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. In our case, the ability to control the soundbar using the app is not implemented in any of the competitors. None of these soundbars have 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 Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SL5Y
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.589 x 5.5 x 8.6/35. x 2.2 x 3.4
Weight, kg/pounds3.1/7.22.3/5.2
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