Nakamichi - 7.1.4-Channel Soundbar System with 8" Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos - Black
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Features
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound
Sounds accurately move around and above you in a three-dimensional space with no audio channel limitations, so you feel like you're inside the action.
Pass through Dolby Vision and 4K content via HDMI with HDCP 2.2 support
Allows Dolby Vision and 4K data to pass through and be displayed on a 4K TV or projector, without compromising image quality.
600W maximum power
Provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music.
Six 2-1/2" full-range drivers and two 1" tweeters
Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
8" wireles subwoofer
Provides perfect balanced cinema-level bass effects.
Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) processing technology
Three advanced processing engines upgrade the quality of surround and height effects for a more immersive experience.
7.1 Channel surround performance
Enjoy sound from around and above you with 7 discrete audio channels plus wireless subwoofer
Bluetooth with aptX
Enjoy wired quality sound - wirelessly.
Inputs
Include 3 HDMI, 1 Toslink, 1 RCA, 1 mini jack and 1 USB type A.
Outputs
Includes one HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) output.
52-key backlit remote
Complete control of your surround sound experience at your fingertips, even in the dark.
Surround Effects Tweeters
Located at both ends of the soundbar, they direct life-like ultra-wide surround effects to listeners.
Two 2-way rear satellite speakers
Each high-performance rear speaker has its own dedicated channel. The tweeter and midrange drivers add detail, spaciousness and clarity to your surround effects
Quad Core Surround Processor
Experience your favorite entertainment content at the highest resolutions.
What's Included
- 52-Key backlit remote with batteries
- 8" Wireless subwoofer
- HDMI optical and 3.5mm audio cables
- Nakamichi Nakamichi 45.5" soundbar
- Owner's manual
- Two 2-Way rear speakers with audio cables
- Wall mounting brackets
Key Specs
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Input(s)3.5mm audio, Coaxial digital audio, HDMI, Toslink optical, USB Type A
General
- Product Name7.1.4-Channel Soundbar System with 8" Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos
- BrandNakamichi
- Model NumberSHOCKWAFE PRO 7.1 SSE
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Included
- Separate Subwoofer IncludedYes
- Remote Control IncludedYes
- Cable(s) IncludedAudio, HDMI, Speaker
- Additional Accessories IncludedMounting hardware, digital audio cable (optical), remote control, wall mounting brackets, HDMI cable, 3 power cables
Audio
- Surround Sound SupportedDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
- Minimum Frequency Response35 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response22 kilohertz
- RMS Power600 watts
- Driver Size2.5 inches
Connectivity
- Video Pass-through2160 (4K), HDR
Input
- Number of HDMI Inputs3
- Number Of Optical Audio Inputs1
- Number Of USB Inputs1
Output
- Number of HDMI Outputs1
- Output(s)HDMI, USB Type A
Speaker
- SubwooferIncluded
- Number Of Tweeters Included4
- Tweeter Size1 inches
- Number of Drivers Included12
- Number Of Woofers Included2
Dimension
- Product Height3 inches
- Product Width45.5 inches
- Product Depth3.5 inches
- Product Weight7.3 pounds
- Subwoofer Height20.5 inches
- Subwoofer Width9.5 inches
- Subwoofer Depth12 inches
- Subwoofer Weight19 pounds
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC8886466382681
Customer rating
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 151 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Features, HdmiRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
If you want AMAZING SOUND w/o too many components.
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Features, HdmiI love this sound bar so much!! 7.1.4 Spacial surround sound with the SSE feature. I was watching Bad Boys for Life and the audio was incredible. The surround sound is full and you can hear each element of the soundstage clearly without the individual sounds drowning in with one another. I got it for a great price during the week of Black Friday and couldn’t have chosen a better time. This product supports ARC and eARC for Atmos and DTS;X. It also has numerous features that allows you to fine tune the audio to a specific desired setting. Game mode, Movie, Stereo, News and voice adjustment. I currently have my Xbox One X and 2 of my 4K Blue ray players plugged into it. The ONLY draw back is that it doesn’t support HDMI 2.1 pass through. So I have to plug the console directly into the TV for all the new gaming feature while just relying on the TV to decode my audio info. So if you have an PS5 or XSX and an 2020 LG TV, you can’t enjoy Gaming features and DTS:X support simultaneously.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Awesome sound!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityI did a good bit of research before deciding on the Nakamichi soundbar. I decided on the 7.2.1 because of my room size and it didn't disappoint. The sound coming from the speakers is so much like being in a theater. I have high pitched hearing loss so with most soundbars I miss a lot of the conversation in a movie. Not so with the Nakamichi, the words are so clear and the bass from the subwoofer is amazing. I've watched several movies now with different people and they were blown away with the sound. The only issue I had was a crackling sound from the subwoofer, but after troubleshooting on the Nakamichi website, I changed my wifi settings and that solved the issue. I'd highly recommend this system to anyone looking to upgrade their home theater. It'll blow you away. One more thing, listening to my music on Spotify has never been better!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Nakamichi = The Next Level
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityI have been on the hunt for the best sound system to use with my TCL 6 Series TV in my small condo. I've tried the Roku wireless speakers and subwoofer. Good, but limited decoding capabilities. I then purchased the Soundcore Infini Pro as my first Atmos soundbar. Also great for what it is, but lacking in true surround. I was waiting for the TCL Alto 9+ Soundbar and discovered the Nakamichi 7.1.4. I compared to the JBL 9.1 with wireless rear speakers but that system costs $250.00 more. After weeks of research and consideration I decided to order the Nakamichi. It arrived a few days early in its massive box and I immediately set it up - HDMI ARC to TV with Sony UPX700 connected directly to the soundbar. There are a ton of settings to tweak the sound - DSP, Surround, Subwoofer, etc. I tested it with 4K titles from my digital library - Mad Max Fury Road, Avengers Endgame - and Blu-Rays - Baby Driver, Creed. Incredible and the SSE works! Netflix movies, broadcast TV, and music from Pandora all sound great. It's perfect for my space and I'm very pleased with this purchase.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best bang, and booms, and pows, for your buck.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityI got this after having a Vizio 5.1 soundbar for about 5 years. My biggest complaint about that unit was the voices were muddled and drowned out by the action on the screen. After a few months of looking at other reviews on forums and tech sites, I decided to give the Nakamichi 7.1.4-Channel Soundbar System a shot. And boy am I glad I did. This has an amazing sound for the price and looks good under my TV too. The installation was a breeze since I already had the mounts for my other surround sound system up and even utilized the other wires as well. The soundbar has a few preset settings which are what I currently use and work well. They have a game setting that works great for PS4 or my Switch. And the movie setting is great for those Marvel binging nights or a more quiet drama. Having owned this for a few months now I really love this soundbar and would recommend this for its price and quality.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:FeaturesRating 3 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Meh, Its possible really good for a lot of folks
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:FeaturesI was not impressed. Look its a really good sounding system. Its really is, but at this price, its lacking features that should be available, I wasn't a fan of the remote I wasn't a fan of the sound modes and I really really hated that the rear satellite speakers have to be wired to the rear sub. My room layout is unforgiving in that category. I may have decided to deal with the lack on of onboard features if I got the 7.2.4 version but it wasn't an option. Oh and the misprint in big bold letters on the packaging, while not indicative of the sound quality, kind of makes you wonder how much they really care about the product.
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Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Price, Set upCons mentioned:VolumeRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Its a pretty good setup but is it really Atmos?
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Price, Set upCons mentioned:VolumeI was sold on the reviews of this sound bar and since it wasn't available in store to hear that is about all I could go by. I'm not really convinced the "Atmos" is effective on this setup. While they label this a 7.1.4 setup - there are only 2 small tweeters actually pointing at the ceiling on the main bar. The rest of the speakers on the rear satellites and main sound bar all point the same direction. So the reality is that this is generously a 5.1.2 setup - I say that because the up-firing tweeters don't really put out much volume. The extra channels they claim are are created using digital effects. The sound quality to me is OK - I was put off by the tone of voices and cant get anything but a very mid-rangy sound from the many small mid-range speakers. It also creates ear fatigue a lot sooner than my polk setup upstairs. This bar is very capable of putting out the power though - I have a fairly large room to fill and it keeps up with my full size tower speaker setup in my living room (Polk TSx550T, CS20 center, TSi200 rears PSW125 sub). I would compare it to have a 5.1 setup with 135RMS output per channel on standard 8ohm speakers. The sound bar came with a dolby atmos demo blu-ray which was neat, but I didn't really feel the atmos feel, it was more the 5.1 or 7.1 feel I have upstairs. The demos on the disk with before/after Atmos were obviously faked. I wish it had a true tone demo to hear the difference. A lot of my Atmos talk is because there is another model of this bar that costs a lot less without Atmos support.. it might be more economical for people to go that route since the Atmos effect is minimal. I have a regret that I didn't go with the next model up to get 2 subwoofers. There is no way to upgrade to a second sub on this model - the processor is different. I spent time researching placement and testing and I just cant get an even sound that a second sub would allow - its very obvious that it is from the side because it is doing more than a sub in a full size speaker setup would be doing (crossover point). The sub also hits peak capacity well before the rest of the system... a second sub would be more even at high volume and maintain the buttery smooth and punchy when needed bass without the sounds you hear when a speaker is straining. I love that the rear speakers are wired to the wireless sub though.. no wires running the carpet. I love the tone and sound of the sub up until it hits its limit... very movie theateresque and much better than my polk PSW125 sub which has a larger woofer. I'd buy again on sale, I dont know if it is worth the full MSRP for the performance.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Set up, Sound qualityCons mentioned:VolumeRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The Answer to my Soundbar Woes is Here!
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Set up, Sound qualityCons mentioned:VolumeI have been on quite an adventure trying to find a great Dolby Atmos soundbar that works well with my Vizio TV and Xbox One X. I'll explain this adventure before reviewing this Soundbar, because I think it can be very valuable to anyone embarking on the same type of endeavor. I hope no one has to go through what I did when trying to find a functioning Atmos soundbar for under $1,000 that has an external device connected. This adventure started on Black Friday of 2019 and finally concluded on January 27th, 2020. My reviews for these below mentioned Soundbars can be found on Best Buy's Website under the respective products. You'll also encounter a couple of my Reddit Forum Posts, Google Help Forum Posts, and a Samsung Forum Post if you do more digging. I really exhausted all resources before returning each of the soundbars and dedicated quite a few hours to each as well. On Black Friday I purchased an LG SL8YG and had major issues with the volume auto-adjusting due to Google Commands. LG told me that they were aware of this issue and didn't have an estimated fix date. Soundbar was returned because my volume automatically adjusting was enough to make me throw it out the window, but luckily I managed to get it back to BestBuy before that happened. In early January I purchased a Samsung HW-Q70R. I managed to have this soundbar produce sound for about 20 seconds total, and it sounded great! However, I have no video content that I can watch in 20 second increments and be satisfied. Soundbar was returned, but the CSR at Best Buy talked me into trying one more of these to see if mine was defective. I received this soundbar a couple of days later, and this time I was able to complete the firmware update without any hiccups and the soundbar was working properly with my Vizio Smart TV Apps. My issue this time came into play when I tried to swap inputs over to my Xbox, which was connected to the Soundbar. The soundbar was then connected to my TV via ARC. I was told that HDMI Arc is the only way to receive true Dolby Atmos, the only reason I purchased such a premium soundbar. After swapping inputs, I had no picture for my Xbox, only audio. I went out at 8 PM and purchased a Roku Ultra to see if my Xbox my be the issue. Still no luck after connecting just the Roku to the Soundbar. After scouring the internet and reading through Samsung Forums, I found that this issue dates back to 2016 and people are still complaining about it today. It is just absolutely baffling and unacceptable to have a malfunctioning $800 piece of equipment. This was the largest electronic purchase I had made next to my laptop, and honestly I expected perfection. Soundbar was returned again. This time around I told them I wanted to order a soundbar that they don't have on their sales floor, the Nakamichi 7.1.4. The in-home specialist came out and told me that his installers stated this was the best sounding audio equipment they had heard that wasn't a component system with a receiver. I had been eyeballing this soundbar prior to my LG and Samsung Purchases, but I was skeptical since I could not listen to it and couldn't seem to find a whole lot about it online. I decided to try it considering I had now returned 3 other soundbars and was bound to be black-listed by Best Buy regardless (which hasn't happened luckily). Now onto my review of this lovely piece of equipment. This company and soundbar definitely fly under the radar and that's a shame because their Website, customer service, and products are very consistent, reliable, and friendly! Installation was a breeze! I had to reach out to their support for one question during setup and they answered the phone right off the bat, no prompts or long hold times whatsoever. This was extremely refreshing after having dealt with LG's slow chat and Samsung's slow phone support. The firmware was already up-to-date and with multiple HDMI ports, I decided to add an NVIDIA Shield TV into the mix in order to have Dolby Vision and Atmos together. I am able to seamlessly swap between my NVIDIA and Xbox One without any issues. Audio and picture always appear like I expect and the audio is absolutely excellent. I will warn you that audio adjustments must be made depending on what you're watching or playing, but after familiarizing yourself with the extensive remote control, you'll see that finding the correct audio setting shouldn't be too difficult. Additionally, the remote gives you two memory buttons where you can save your audio settings setup. I've got my subwoofer located behind my couch with the two rear speakers connected to the subwoofer. The bass is excellent and rumbles like you would want for a movie theatre experience. Adjusting the rear and side speaker's volume, which are in the soundbar, is very easy with the dedicated buttons on the remote, versus the LG and Samsung soundbars where you have to click through the LCD menu to adjust those items. Maybe I'm just happy to have a properly working Atmos soundbar, but I will always recommend this Soundbar over any of the big brand names out there. The Dolby Atmos effects are definitely there, although they may not be quite as evident as you would get with a Soundbar or component system over $1,000, but the demo DVD and watching Netflix's "Night on Earth" documentary really gave me the effects I was looking for. I really feel encompassed by the audio when watching high-quality content with this Soundbar, and that's what Dolby Atmos is all about! I've only had this soundbar for about 10 days now, but the simple fact that I can use it on a daily basis and have consistent performance, is enough to make me spread the word about it after my previous experiences. If you're getting into the market for an Atmos soundbar, the biggest tip I can give you is to research troubleshooting steps with whatever model you're considering. Look up issues with the soundbar and whatever piece of external equipment you may be connecting to it as well. If this review makes a difference for one consumer, I'll feel relieved that they didn't have to go through what I did. Unpacking, setting up, tearing down, repacking, and transporting 3 different soundbars to my local Best Buy was not a fun experience, and was not what I was looking to do when I first purchased my LG soundbar back in November, but unfortunately it was necessary just to have properly functioning piece of audio equipment. Thankfully I never caught any flack from my returns at Best Buy and now everyone up there knows me and is very helpful!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Surround soundRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best Soundbar on the market by far!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Surround soundWow!!! unbelievable sound and surround sound. would have never expected it from a soundbar. Highly recommend if you're in the market for one. do not look elsewhere....This is it!! Extremely happy with purchase.
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Q: QuestionHow is this considered 7.1.4 when there are only 2 speakers facing the ceiling for Atmos effect? Wouldnt this be 7.1.2? And realistically more like 5.1.2 since there are 2 rears and the main bar just has center left and right channels?
Asked by MtnXfreeride.
- A:Answer All soundbars use both direct and reflective sound waves to develop a dome of sound around the viewing area. Sound waves bounce offf objects such as walls to better fill an area between the speakers with immersive sound. NOTE: from the illustration of this product the highlighted sound coming from the speakers. The sound bar clearly shows a center channel, left and right channel. It also shows from the edges of the speakerbar the mid room highlighted sound directing sound toward the wall to reflect back mid room. You also see the two height channels from the soundbar reflecting sound off the ceiling. Adding the two rear speakers you see the illustrated left and right rear channels as well as the two height channels which round out this 7.1.4 system. 7 ear level channels, 1 subsonic channel and 4 height channels are included in this Nakamichi system. NOTE: the illustrated picture provided was lifted from the Nakamichi product page concerning this 7.1.4 system with the same product model number. Nakamichi while unknown to some has long produced high end audiophile grade equipment. From their beginning making tape decks second to none in the 1970’s, to audiophile speaker systems and premium Nakamichi head units and speakers with subs for the auto industry. To this day one of the best factory sound systems I’ve ever heard in a new vehicle came from an early 90’s Lexus 400 with Nakamichi sound.
Answered by JoeBAverage
Q: QuestionIs this wireless or wired?
Asked by Cust1.
- A:Answer sub is wireless and rear satellites connect with wire to the sub.
Answered by MtnXfreeride
Q: QuestionDoes this unit allow HDR 4K pass through? I have a 55" Samsung 4K HDR Q60R. TIA
Asked by eduke.
- A:Answer Yes, I also have a 55" Samsung 4K TV
Answered by Silver
Q: QuestionAre the rear speakers easy to turn on and off? I want to use this in a bedroom but I would like to turn the rear speakers off if someone is sleeping. Is it a pain?
Asked by Taylor.
- A:Answer The remote has a button to turn the surround speakers on and off..
Answered by johnjon
Q: QuestionCan I add an addition wireless Nak subwoofer to my 7.1.4 system
Asked by Unit.
- A:Answer No you cannot expand the system at all
Answered by Aura
Q: QuestionCan the back speakers be installed IN the wall?
Asked by mad1277.
- A:Answer Yes, but not completely - the side of the speakers needs to be out... and they would not look good half in and half out of the wall...
Answered by Reuben
Q: Question7.1.4 vs 7.2.4 is it worth it to upgrade to the 2nd Sub?
Asked by hdsix.
- A:Answer I think it depends upon the size of your room really. We got the 7.1.4 and have a 20x20 family room that this system is in. Sometimes I wish we would have went with the 2 sub system since it doesn't seem to be quite enough. When we finish our basement this winter we are going to go with the 9.2.4 because we are for sure going to need the 2 subs down there. I guess I would say go with the 2 if you are worried. They have said that you can't add another sub if you go with the 1 sub system and want to add another.
Answered by Aloysios
Q: QuestionI really like the features of this product but wondering about the lighted ARC in the front. Can that be turned off?
Asked by SearchingforSurround.
- A:Answer not completely. It has dimmer settings (bright, medium, low) but not completely off, except when sleep mode (tv off.
Answered by Performance