Yamaha YAS-109 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

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Rating 5 5

YAS-109 vs Shockwafe Pro 7.1 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha YAS-109
8
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1
7.8
9
4
Multichannel surround
8
10

Yamaha YAS-109 vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 review

Yamaha YAS-109
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

Comparison of Yamaha YAS-109 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 YAS-109. According to the results of our comparison, YAS-109 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and Shockwafe Pro 7.1 was rated 7.8 points.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1

  • Has an integrated subwoofer
  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 over Yamaha YAS-109

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • Separate subwoofer provided
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support

Audio features

The YAS-109 is rated 5 of 10 against 8 for the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 according to the audio features rating.

YAS-109
5
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 YAS-109 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 YAS-109 has 2.1 channels, while the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 has 7.1.4 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Yamaha YAS-109 has 120 (overall) W, and 600 (overall) W has the competitor.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Built-in channels2.17.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W120 (overall)600 (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. A built-in subwoofer is only present in the YAS-109. The Shockwafe Pro 7.1 comes with an external subwoofer. Yamaha YAS-109 has the ability to handle wired connections from an external subwoofer, while Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 only has wireless connections.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswiredwireless

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 YAS-109 received rating 8 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the Shockwafe Pro 7.1, in the same category, earned 10 out of 10 points.

YAS-109
8
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. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.

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 Pro 7.1.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital, Dolby TruHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS Digital SurroundDTS 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 YAS-109 received 10 points, and the Shockwafe Pro 7.1 - 9 on a 10-point scale.

YAS-109
10
Shockwafe Pro 7.1
9

The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars. The streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud, it is possible to listen to each of soundbars.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudPandora, 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 8 out of 10.

YAS-109
8
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 YAS-109.

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 YAS-109 has 1/1 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.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output1/13/1
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 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 YAS-109 has its own remote control application. Only Yamaha YAS-109 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.

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

YAS-109 Shockwafe Pro 7.1
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in89x5.3x13.1/35x2.7x5.7114.3 x 7.6 x 7.6/45.5 x 3 x 3.5
Weight, kg/pounds3.4/7.53.1/7.2
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