Bose Soundbar 700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2

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Soundbar 700 vs Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comparison chart

Overall
Bose Soundbar 700
6.6
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2
8
8
4
Multichannel surround
4
10

Bose Soundbar 700 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 review

Bose Soundbar 700
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2

Being able to compare Bose Soundbar 700 and Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 gave us an insight into what features and technologies these devices offer. Shockwafe Elite 7.2 turned out to be a more technological and better-sounding device than the Soundbar 700. According to the results of our comparison, Soundbar 700 received 6.6 points out of 10 possible, and Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 8 points.

Advantages Bose Soundbar 700 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2

  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Bose Soundbar 700

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • Separate subwoofer provided
  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Supports external media connection via USB

Audio features

The Soundbar 700 is rated 6 of 10 against 9 for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 according to the audio features rating.

Soundbar 700
6
Shockwafe Elite 7.2
9

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 Soundbar 700 and the Shockwafe Elite 7.2.

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 Soundbar 700 has 3.0 channels, while the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 has 7.2.4 channels.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Built-in channels3.07.2.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, WN/A800 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)02
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. The Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comes with an external subwoofer. Bose Soundbar 700 has the ability to handle wired and wireless connections from an external subwoofer, while Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 only has wireless connections.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswired, wirelesswireless

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 Soundbar 700 received rating 4 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the Shockwafe Elite 7.2, in the same category, earned 10 out of 10 points.

Soundbar 700
4
Shockwafe Elite 7.2
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. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.

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 Elite 7.2.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital, Dolby Digital, Dolby TruHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)has notDTS 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. The streaming services category rating is the same - 9 out of 10 points.

Soundbar 700
9
Shockwafe Elite 7.2
9

The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora,Tuneln, Deezer, iHeart, SiriusXMPandora, 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: Bose Soundbar 700 was rated 6 out of 10, and Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 was rated 8 out of 10.

Soundbar 700
6
Shockwafe Elite 7.2
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 Soundbar 700.

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 Soundbar 700 has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 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.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
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)
Coaxial digital input/output0/01/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/01/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output10

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 Soundbar 700 has its own remote control application. Only Bose Soundbar 700 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.

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

Soundbar 700 Shockwafe Elite 7.2
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in97.8 x 5.6 x 10.6 /38.5 x 2.2 x 4.2114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.5
Weight, kg/pounds4.5/10.53.1/7.2
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