The #1 rated* Dolby Atmos soundbar reinvented by
current Shockwafe owners


eARC vs SSE

Power output: Up to 850W / 108dB SPL

Extended Range Twin-Cone Drivers

  • Crystal clear dialog intelligibility
  • Louder, more distinct lifelike surround effects

Silk Dome Tweeters

  • Cleaner, crisper & natural-sounding highs
  • Delivers a wider, more realistic and cinema-like soundstage

Power output: Up to 600W / 105dB SPL

Full Range Drivers

  • Enhanced vocals clarity
  • Immersive surround effects

Surround Effect Tweeters

  • Enriches high frequency reproduction & separation
  • Delivers a wide home theater soundstage

High Output Amplifier

  • Up to 300W of wall-shaking bass

Upsized 10” Driver

  • As low as 30Hz of intense bass

Integrated Amplifier

  • Up to 180W of mighty bass

8” Driver

  • As low as 35Hz of solid bass

Capable of handling all lossless high resolution audio formats

Capable of handling Dolby Atmos from TV's built-in smart apps

Bluetooth 5.0

  • 2x data rate
  • 4x range distance

aptX-HD

  • Supports 24-bit streaming
  • Better than CD Sound Quality (576 kbps)

Bluetooth 4.1

  • 1 Mbps data rate
  • Up to 30 feet range

aptX

  • Supports 16-bit streaming
  • CD quality sound (352 kbps)

Bonus Upgrades



Advanced Backlit 2nd Gen Remote


Bright View LED Display


Matte Black Finish

*Based on review ratings from Amazon, Best Buy and B&H Photo for Dolby Atmos soundbar with subwoofer.

 

You asked, we listened.


We analyzed hundreds of surveys and combed through 5000+ customer reviews to come up with the design requirements for our 2022 models. Peerless in performance, our 2022 Shockwafe series features eARC connectivity, a matte black finish, and all NEW Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) MAX - a state of the art architecture of hardware and software performance technologies.


Together, we have built a fully-upgraded plug-and-play solution that delivers true 360° surround & bass performance.

 

Introducing

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC Soundbar (2022)
featuring


 

Soundbar Supercharged

Pushing every performance boundary for plug and play cinema

Extreme Surround eARC Connectivity Richer Mids & Highs Lifelike Music Playback

Hear every nuance and detail from your movies. Our fully upgraded soundbar features custom-designed extended range twin-cone drivers, silk dome surround effects tweeters and high output amplifiers to deliver smooth, powerful and crystal-clear sound throughout your home theater.

Soundbar
High Output Amplifiers

Dramatically increase intensity and richness for movies, music and games.

Soundbar redesign

Bright view LED display provides easy legibility. The reinvented soundbar is encased in a premium, matte black chassis.

Extended Range Twin-Cone Drivers

Custom-designed drivers with dual speaker cones to reproduce mids and highs independently, resulting in superior dynamic range, enhanced accuracy and full-bodied dialog.

Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeters

Deliver a wider and more natural soundstage, ensuring you are in the middle of the action.

High Output Amplifiers

Dramatically increase intensity and richness for movies, music and games.

10” wireless subwoofer:
A true powerhouse

BASS SO POWERFUL, YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL IT

Extreme Bass Cinema Level Intensity

Our fully pumped 10” wireless subwoofer intensifies bass performance with its all new high output amplifier and upgraded subwoofer driver. Even the biggest rooms are filled with chest-thumping, yet precise lows as deep as 30Hz. Feel every impact punch through you.

 
 
 


Deep Rumble

Groundbreaking bass (literally)

Our all new high output amplifier boost power output to 300 watts, pumping your adrenaline at every intense scene.

10” Driver

Size matters

The new upgraded high-performance subwoofer driver produces astonishingly strong yet clean bass as low as 30Hz.

 
 

2nd Gen two-way surround speakers:
True 360° cinema sound

PURE, LIFELIKE SOUND FROM ALL DIRECTIONS, EXACTLY LIKE THE CINEMA

Extreme Surround Richer Mids & Highs Lifelike Music Playback

Our upgraded two-way surround speakers feature all new silk dome tweeters and extended range twin-cone drivers, encircling surround objects around and above you so precisely, you will feel like you are transported into the scene.

 
 
360° Cinema Surround for Any Room Environment

The most flexible and adaptable surround speaker setup

Click dots to see the 2 setup options
Click right dots to see the 2 setup options
  • Signature
  • Full Elevation

Compelling 360° Surround Directionality

2 surround speakers collaborate harmoniously with the soundbar and subwoofer to transform your living room into a large sound capsule filled with rich acoustic energy. Get ready for an emotion-stimulating entertainment experience that captures each and every surround effect in its distinct position, something conventional soundbars cannot do.

 
 

Future-proof connectivity


Optimal entertainment escapades at your fingertips


HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) enables the soundbar to receive full quality, lossless audio, coupled with 4K HDR and Dolby Vision video pass-through to your TV. With 3 x HDMI inputs, you can also connect multiple devices directly to your soundbar.

In the mood for music? Stream your favorite tunes in high definition from your smart phone, tablet or laptop via Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX™ HD.

 
 
 

World’s first Soundbar with aptX™ HD

Qualcomm aptX™ HD was designed to answer the growing demand for high resolution audio. This enhanced codec supports 24-bit music quality over Bluetooth. This means listeners can hear even the smallest details in their music.

Up to 4x More Range
Stream music seamlessly over greater distances than older Bluetooth standards
24-Bit HD Audio
Experience better-than-CD sound quality wirelessly. Hear every detail from your favorite tunes
Futureproof
Enjoy fuss-free compatibility with the latest and upcoming high resolution music formats
 
 
 

2nd gen advanced backlit remote

The reference for soundbar remotes. See and feel the difference

Advanced User Friendly-Remote

The full-feature 43-key remote allows seamless control even in the dark. Optimize your personal cinema and concert experience at the touch of your fingertips.

 

Toggle this switch to view the backlit keys

 

Enhanced Speaker Hardware, Lifelike Details

Extended Range Twin-Cone Drivers • Silk Dome Tweeters

 
eARC Upgraded speaker drivers Testimonials
This system is worth every penny!
This system is worth every penny!

The system looks almost identical to the old one but sounds completely different...the surround / atmos that was already good before is mind blowing excellent

- Craig C

If you have the money you need this..
If you have the money you need this..

Listening to music I feel like I'm in my car with 2 sundown in the trunk and even turned up everything is crystal clear. 🤤

- Nick Lambiase

CINEMA SOUND + CUSTOMER SERVICE
CINEMA SOUND + CUSTOMER SERVICE

Performance for movies and music really improved immensely, much clearer dialog and MORE details can be heard

- TJDA

Naka team did a beautiful job
Naka team did a beautiful job

The upgraded drivers are the real deal. The center channel is definitely clearer, this works extremely well at low volumes and dialog really stands out (perfect for late evening screenings).

- Tmarques

Best home cinema system in the world
Best home cinema system in the world

It sounds better than my local cinema hands down!

- KaylebBUK

Extremely happy with the purchase
Extremely happy with the purchase

After listening to more movies it’s ridiculous how much better the new system drivers and amps are! The system looks almost identical to the old one but you swear it sounds twice the size

- Crasi1411

Its been blowing me away.
Its been blowing me away.

The vocals are so crisp and clean....The soundbar just makes the Samsung (Q950A) sound like a $500 dollar soundbar

- JiffyWu

Clear and detail sound for a reasonable price
Clear and detail sound for a reasonable price

The sound is pure and clear. Even the detail of the sound performs exactly it is.

- Goldenear

Did not disappoint!
Did not disappoint!

you will hear music like you have never heard before, feels like your own personal concert in your living room.

- Benxbec

Mess with the best, win with the rest…
Mess with the best, win with the rest…

Nakamichi has outdone themselves again. The sound is so crisp, clear

- Anonymous Customer

Very Excited! New Nakamichi Soundbar for 2022!
Very Excited! New Nakamichi Soundbar for 2022!

I heard many new details that I really never knew existed and the directions of where the sound effects were moving towards were much clearer and way more directional...the vocals and everything sounds richer and more vibrant and much better than before. Music playback performance is definitely on another level

- CaseyP

 

Technical Specifications

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 eARC

Hardware Specifications

1 X 45” Soundbar

6 x 2.75” Extended Range Twin-Cone Drivers
2 x 1” Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeters

1 X Wireless Subwoofer

1 x 10” Down-Firing Subwoofer

2 X Rear Surround Speakers (RCA Connection to Subwoofer)

1 x 3” Extended Range Twin-Cone Driver (Each)
1 x 1” Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeter (Each)

Total Speaker Drivers

13 Drivers

Audio Performance

Audio Channels

Up to 7.1.4

Loudness

108dB SPL

Total Peak Power

850W

Peak Power Output

400W (Soundbar)
150W (Surround Back Left & Right)
300W (Subwoofer)

Frequency Response

30Hz - 20kHz

Connectivity

Input and Output Interface

HDMI In, HDMI (eARC) out, Optical In, Coaxial In, 3.5mm Analog In, USB Type-A

Bluetooth

Version 5.0 with aptX™ HD

USB

Firmware Upgrade Only

Wireless Subwoofer TX/RX

5.2 / 5.8GHz

Power Input

100 - 240V, 50/60Hz (Soundbar)
110 - 240V, 50/60Hz (Subwoofer)

HDMI

Number of Inputs and Outputs

3 Inputs2 / 1 Output (eARC)

HDR Format

Dolby Vision Compatible and 4K HDR

Audio Format

HDMI Input

Dolby Atmos2 (Dolby Atmos encoded Dolby TrueHD & Dolby Atmos encoded Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby TrueHD2, Dolby Digital Plus2, Dolby Digital2
DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
LPCM 7.1, LPCM 5.1, PCM 2.0

HDMI Capabilities

3 Inputs / 1 Output (eARC)

Optical

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, LPCM 2.0

Bluetooth

SBC, aptX™ HD

Sound Function

Sound Mode

Movie, Music, Game, Sports, News, Night, DSP Off

Surround Upmixing

Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, All Channel Stereo

Surround Technology

Exclusive SSE Max Technology featuring 3 proprietary (Spatial, Surround and Elevation) processing engines

SSE mode

SSE OFF, SSE MAX 1, SSE MAX 2, SSE MAX 3

Bass & Treble Level Control

Yes

Center Channel Level Control

Yes

Surround Level Controls

Side Surround Level
Rear Surround Level
Surround L&R Balance

Size and Weight (L x W x H)

Soundbar

45.5 x 3.0 x 3.6 Inch, 6.0lbs

Subwoofer

12.0 x 13.6 x 20.2 Inch, 23.8lbs

Satellite

4.8 x 5.6 x 8.1 Inch, 2.9lbs (Each)

Shipping Box

48.2 x 21.9 x 14.8 Inches / 51 Lbs

What's in the box

Accessories

43-Key 2nd gen advanced backlit Remote Control with AAA Batteries
1 x Soundbar Power Adapter with AC Cord (10 ft)
1 x Subwoofer AC Cord (5 ft)
2 x RCA Surround Speaker Cable (32.8 ft)
1 x HDMI 2.1 Cable (5 ft)
1 x Optical Cable (5 ft)
1 x 3.5mm Aux-In Cable (4 ft)

Wall-mounting kit

Wall Screws & Brackets x 24
Mounting Screws (Soundbar) x 2
Mounting Screws (Satellite Speakers) x 4
Soundbar & Satellite Wall Mount Brackets x 6
Soundbar Mounting Guide

International

Power Adapter (US Plug)

 
 

1 Rear Surround speakers are connected to both subwoofers by using bundled surround speaker cables.

2 The Shockwafe 7.1 eARC features 3 HDMI inputs, supporting HDCP 2.3 and video passthrough of up to 4K60 with VRR. We recommend connecting 4K120 devices directly to your TV for best video performance. Best quality (full resolution/lossless) audio will be passed from your TV to the soundbar via eARC.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, the Symbol, DTS-HD, and DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc., and all other DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nakamichi LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Shockwafe Pro 7.1 is rated at 108dB. The Sound Pressure Level is measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted. The Total harmonic Distortion calculated as an electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

Wireless Subwoofers are rated -3dB @ 30Hz. Nakamichi uses the industry standard LINEAR X SYSTEMS, LMS electroacoustic analyzer. The bass frequency is measured using swept sine wave at 2 meters, parallel to the subwoofer driver’s technique.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.

 
 

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