Some people love to sh*t on these types of soundbars when they've actually never even heard them in the right room setup. Their brain can only process black and white. It's obvious these will not replace separates... but for what you are getting, it's quite impressive. It won't fit every room correctly, but in the right conditions, they perform great!
I agree but I can’t get my surround speakers to stop popping after every single bit of troubleshooting so unfortunately I won’t ever buy another one. Sucks because they sound amazing
Can't wait for the Dragon firmware update for the height speakers. Btw.. My Dragon is in a dedicated theater room 14'W x 20'L x 8'H with concrete a carpeted floor with 2 SVS 12" subs. No special sound treatment. Fully dialed in for room correction. Sounds F'n amazing ! Thanks for your honest review.
As cool as the AMTs are in the Dragon, we dont know the origin of the drivers, but the fact that Nakamichi uses Punktkilde drivers on the new wireless Shockwafe means that theres still strong attention to detail on how to engineer a good sounding product. Punktkilde is a OEM subbrand of Eastech whose products are engineered by ScanSpeak. The only diff between Scanspeak drivers & Punktkilde ones are that they're manufactured in Taiwan instead of Denmark so its a lot cheaper, and if you know anything about high end DIY audio, Scanspeak drivers are used in speakers costs $10-100K+ So you can expect excellent performance for a soundbar. It might even be more linear sounding assuming the crossover & DSPs are making everything flat.
Thanks! My coworker had the Sonos Arc. Not sure if it was an Ultra but he upgraded to the Dragon. The Dragon and the Shockwafe sound way better in my opinion
Remember that the AHD Max is also coming to the Dragon via firmware update. So it may sound better for now as it’s new and only just being heard. Once the Dragon gets the same upscaling I would be very surprised if the more powerful system can’t do even better when the time comes. Until they both have the same software it’s hard to judge what is better. Add to that with multiple updates the Shockwafe may be better or just as good but at a lower price. I reserve final judgement for when that time comes.
i assume that they have greatly improved the quality of their soundbars. My old Nakamichi soundbar from 2017 was awful. I would be curious to hear these live but at the current price point you could just set up a wired system.
This Shockwave sound promising for my upcoming new house.... I was asking if the room correction software takes also care of surround and upfiring drivers levels and delays...
I have the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 Channel 1000W and when it works, sounds great. But I have had enough glitches with sound randomly cutting out or long delays in sound returning when switching sources, after a pause, or subs frequently have terrible rumble/crackling sound even at lower volumes. Anyone experiencing these issues with any Nakamichi product? I want to love it but I’m very hesitant to invest in Nakamichi again.
when you say dolby atmos support is it just the licence gimmick,like most sound systems or is it like the premium dragon soundbar which has the real hardware dolby atmos only found in high end receivers?
Be careful with the Hype. You wouldn't know until you own one and play with it. Current Nakamichi soundbar is merely a Chinese 'quality' with Japanese Premium Price.
@hatoraidcowboy i own NAK Dragon, the 8" Subs are a joke for that price. You gotta experience their 8" subs first hand playing the Dolby Atmos contents. The low bass sounded like a subwoofer having asthma😆. The new 12" Subs current price is a robbery.
Thanks for this review, I saw part one and been waiting for part two. Shockwafe it is.
You’re welcome!
I have the Nakamichi dragon and I love it
Some people love to sh*t on these types of soundbars when they've actually never even heard them in the right room setup. Their brain can only process black and white. It's obvious these will not replace separates... but for what you are getting, it's quite impressive. It won't fit every room correctly, but in the right conditions, they perform great!
100% agreed
I agree but I can’t get my surround speakers to stop popping after every single bit of troubleshooting so unfortunately I won’t ever buy another one. Sucks because they sound amazing
Great stuff bro. I'm a Dragon owner and it sounds amazing in our home theater. Very interesting in getting the shock wafe for our living room.
Thank you!
@hatoraidcowboy you're welcome!
Can't wait for the Dragon firmware update for the height speakers. Btw.. My Dragon is in a dedicated theater room 14'W x 20'L x 8'H with concrete a carpeted floor with 2 SVS 12" subs. No special sound treatment. Fully dialed in for room correction. Sounds F'n amazing ! Thanks for your honest review.
You’re welcome!
As cool as the AMTs are in the Dragon, we dont know the origin of the drivers, but the fact that Nakamichi uses Punktkilde drivers on the new wireless Shockwafe means that theres still strong attention to detail on how to engineer a good sounding product. Punktkilde is a OEM subbrand of Eastech whose products are engineered by ScanSpeak. The only diff between Scanspeak drivers & Punktkilde ones are that they're manufactured in Taiwan instead of Denmark so its a lot cheaper, and if you know anything about high end DIY audio, Scanspeak drivers are used in speakers costs $10-100K+ So you can expect excellent performance for a soundbar. It might even be more linear sounding assuming the crossover & DSPs are making everything flat.
Great review as always! Have you heard the Sonos Arc Ultra? If yes, compared, which do you prefer as a total setup?
Thanks! My coworker had the Sonos Arc. Not sure if it was an Ultra but he upgraded to the Dragon. The Dragon and the Shockwafe sound way better in my opinion
Remember that the AHD Max is also coming to the Dragon via firmware update.
So it may sound better for now as it’s new and only just being heard.
Once the Dragon gets the same upscaling I would be very surprised if the more powerful system can’t do even better when the time comes.
Until they both have the same software it’s hard to judge what is better.
Add to that with multiple updates the Shockwafe may be better or just as good but at a lower price.
I reserve final judgement for when that time comes.
i assume that they have greatly improved the quality of their soundbars. My old Nakamichi soundbar from 2017 was awful. I would be curious to hear these live but at the current price point you could just set up a wired system.
I would entertain the idea in a living room or bedroom, not my theater
Same.
The thumbnail is fire bruh hehehe
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This Shockwave sound promising for my upcoming new house.... I was asking if the room correction software takes also care of surround and upfiring drivers levels and delays...
That’s a good question
I have the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 Channel 1000W and when it works, sounds great. But I have had enough glitches with sound randomly cutting out or long delays in sound returning when switching sources, after a pause, or subs frequently have terrible rumble/crackling sound even at lower volumes. Anyone experiencing these issues with any Nakamichi product? I want to love it but I’m very hesitant to invest in Nakamichi again.
I'm losting after the new shickwave. But I'm wondering if I can replace the two subs with the new 12inch subs???
Nope. They said the Shockwafe is not modular. Its mentioned in both videos
How is yur fiera 8 performance?
It’s been working solid. Zero issues. Love the xlr
They had that in a hotel room? You KNOW there had to be complaints!
They said they were scared they were gonna get kicked out lol
when you say dolby atmos support is it just the licence gimmick,like most sound systems or is it like the premium dragon soundbar which has the real hardware dolby atmos only found in high end receivers?
Its actually been certified by Dolby
Nakamichi stated that they pushed and got the Dolby Atmos license for receivers instead of sound bars.
Be careful with the Hype. You wouldn't know until you own one and play with it. Current Nakamichi soundbar is merely a Chinese 'quality' with Japanese Premium Price.
Have you heard it?
Current Nakamichi has Japanese and Chinese engineering. Dragon is incredible.
@hatoraidcowboy i own NAK Dragon, the 8" Subs are a joke for that price. You gotta experience their 8" subs first hand playing the Dolby Atmos contents. The low bass sounded like a subwoofer having asthma😆. The new 12" Subs current price is a robbery.
I have the Dragon with 2 12 inches subwoofers my order number is 1098 from April 26th 2023
@@nahlho1807 we believe you