Thanks for this awesome detailed review. Just picked up the Nakamichi 7.2.4 system. The 9 is too much for my space. Just a couple questions. Did you have to do a firmware update on the soundbar right out of the box to get the Dolby Atmos? And do you have or will you be doing a video on the soundbar settings for the best experience with your devices? Ill only be hooking up an Apple TV 4K and a Samsung 4K UHD DVD player. Can the Nakamichi remote control all these devices by itself? Thanks again!
The Nakamichi literally places you in the middle of the action. The added feature of SSE spatial sound assures the best sound produced with regards to the size of your room. I highly recommend the Nakamichi for those who want movie sounding experience as close to the theatre. Love it!!
@@jarvis541 i dont think so, thats relatively the same size i got. Its my br, 3 booksases full of movies,queen size bed,with still room for a dresser ,n chest. I love my rig, tho occasionally theres some handshake issues, but its an easy fix to put in the right input ,or sound. I play ps3 ,4k movies,stream its all good. I did alot of research and the LG n Nakimichi seemed to be the best. Dont be afraid to experiment with your sound options ,etc. I have 1 sub in front ,one in back,on either side of the bed, 2 surround speakers on stands even with my listening position, and the 2 rear ,i stuck up by the ceiling. Basically following their map. Good luck, enjoy my friend. You have any questions ,id be happy to try n answer for ya. My br is like 12 x 14.
@@parrisprice5892 doing tons of research I need to just get it already haha. Do you know much about using a SHARC device if it’s better? (I just learned about it past week) sends eARC from lg tv to make it earc in the nakamichi
This is epic!!! I was thinking that competition's going to be tough this year since Samsung upgraded their soundbar to 9.1.4. But as usual, nothing beats Nakamichi! Nakamichi for love, Nakamichi for life! So proud of the system I owned! If anyone is thinking which to get, don't think any further. Nakamichi is the one!!!!
Awesome review, and with Nakamichi on sale on Amazon, it's my choice for next sound bar. Thanks! Edit - 11/25/20 received my Nakamichi from Amazon today and set it up. Sounds great. Needs a little tuning but way better than my old 7.1 with receiver. I'm a little surprised that the RCA cables are so thin. I hope they last. Good luck everyone and I hope you find what you're looking for.
Got My Nakamichi at 1088 Black friday price hooked up to my Samsung QLED 82in It basically makes my living room into a mini IMax theater. it's clear, it's loud, it's immersive, what more could you want from a surround sound system.
Really appreciate this video as I'm in the market for a new soundbar to go with my new 8k QLED!, I was going with Samsung but the Nakamichi has me thinking twice about it. I hadn't actually heard of the brand to be honest, but will definitely check it out now., 👍👍👍
@David Mander and what would you recommend over a 1000w soundbar setup with 4 surround sound speakers and 2 subwoofers? I have searched up best surround sound system and what pops up as number 1 IS this nakamichi soundbar setup
Great review. Excellent comparison, apples to apples. I love that you separated it into categories, and asked the opinions of your friends. More channels need this format and more unbiased, blind experiences. Thanks, man. I've been on the fence about the Nakamichi system. The price point puts it very close to that of a decent dedicated surround system (minus the AV receiver). You can get the Klipsch 5.0.2 system from Costco for $899 ($799 on sale), add a couple subs for $380 and some more bookshelves for $120/pair. If you're limited by space and no AV receiver, the Nakamichi can't be beat!!
I have an LG C9 hooked to a nakamichi 9.2.4 sb, 1399$ for a sb was a lot of money,dialogue is much better than my old vizio sb 200$, as well as atmos n bass. If it lasts 7 years ill be happy. I watch a lot of movies,on 2 4k players hooked to the sb, a sony n panosonic. I can stream if i want from my samsung ph,and everything looks n sounds great
Great review. I agree that if you have the space the Nakamichi is the way to go if you want a more theatre like surround sound experience but but I am SHOCKED anyone would pick the Q950T over the LG. I have owned both and I find the exact opposite. The Samsung rear speakers had massive connectivity issues, cutting in and out.
That’s the one that I ordered the nakamichi. I can’t wait to have it! And I think exactly the same that your friend I had and lg sk9 sound bar with rear speakers and the price was all together in special was around $925 but I didn’t like the smart bar I don’t need it I have my echo dot. So I just got at the end the nakamichi in Black Friday deal for $1088 no a big difference in price but in the quality makes a big difference
Thanks you guys, great rundown. I am seriously considering the Nakamichi but am really hoping for some Intel as to whether they'll soon offer a fully wifi or Bluetooth version- I hate exposed wires!
Not exactly the same company. They were bought by a Chinese company in the early 2000s. The quality is still pretty good, but not on the same level it once was
I've been saying this all along on the Nakamichi Shockwafe 9.2.4, on how awesome it is for theater sound! I am very happy with my purchase. I am wonderng how the test would have resulted with one subwoofer off.
I’m thinking about getting the nakamichi but just curious they kept saying 3 had way more power is that bad? Could it sound just as good as the others if you just turn down the volume?
I don't think the way more power is bad in my opinion :) I have the 9.2 at home and it so amazing when it comes to watching movie and playing games. It's so powerful that my entire house was shaking.
@@AshleyJae12 thanks for responding. Lastly how well does it handle height sounds. Considering it lacks a dedicated up firing speaker. How well is the height sounds. My k950 does height really well.. U feel for example like the rain is indeed failing from the ceiling.
Most people seem to confuse "loudness" or more wattage with better sound. Not really! I have Nakamichi 9.2.4 and Q950T - and "quality" and authenticity of sound is way better on Samsung. Also, Nakamichi does not have upfiring drivers - so I find Atmos effects better with Samsung. I guess this is a "pop" review and not a review for a true audiophile. No HDMI 2.1, eARC support either on Nakamichi.
Regarding eARC just read on Amazon.com „All units sold since Aug '19 can receive Dolby Atmos surround via TV’s eARC when streaming with TV’s smart apps like Netflix ...“
@@smartLooser The TCL 6 also got the eARC update but when I plug it into Nakamichi it says eARC: ARC Active instead of eARC: eARC active how do I activate that?
I have to concur with you. I own nakamichi but I was curious about q950t given a lot of good reviews. So I grabbed one set from Bestbuy just to compare them side by side. the quality of the sound is indeed better on Samsung. It's clearer and crispier. Its height effect is also better than Nakamichi. The downside is that I wish its bass could be a bit more punchy. After the comparison, I am now thinking of getting rid of nakamichi
I know this is a 4 month old video and you might not read my comments but I wanted to try anyway. I love this type of comparison, I think it is a good way to demonstrate products. I think your method was flawed though. You said you wanted it to be fair, But it clearly wasn't, the excessive bass from the 1000 watt system was distracting for them and it equated to louder=better but that isnt necessarily true and in a case with a smaller room might not be the better way to go. I think you should have balanced the over all volume closer for each unit regardless of the settings so that your friends would compare them at very similar volume levels. My point is that I think you should have considered the Nakamichi is 1000 watts, whereas the Samsung is just over 500, nearly half the power. So it would be a better comparison for everyone if you balanced the levels to be equal, so then you are comparing both fullness at equal volume and quality. We know the 9.2.4. 1000 watt system is louder and more full like a theater, BUT is it better? Also I think a 9.2.4 set up is hard to beat IF you have a lesser set up, the Nakamichi is going to be much more surround and 3d like due to the number of drivers alone at any volume. But it lacks Earc something you never mentioned. This means you cant get lossless audio from it. . Anyway thanks for the video other than being frustrated over the uneven comparison I do like this type of content when I want to compare tech.
What about the full bose 700+ subwoof900+ surround speakers vs Samsung q950t !! From many vendors they tell me bose 700 with subwoofer will beat any soundbar even tho it doesnt have dolby atmos
Not sure of the cause but there is some serious bass going on while you're interviewing your friends. Not from any of the test material, just some crazy rumbling that doesn't match up with anything on screen.
Nakamichi shockwafe is just louder and nothing else. In frequency response it looks like nakamichi shockwafe plays approximately 6 DB lower between frequencies of hundred herds and 150 Hertz. This kind of uneven response is absolutely horrible. Don't take my word for it, 2-channel stereo with one SVS sub will give you a better result with regards to sound quality
many reviews have been talking about ground-shaking bass on the q90r, i've got mine since yesterday and tested 6 hours but i can get "acceptable at best" when i crank up bass and subwoofer to the maximum which is +6. i know placement is a thing but i can barely feel it moving when laying my hand on it during bass heavy music. newest firmware is on aswell. anyone got any suggestions?
I feel like you are doing a disservice to the LG system. I know they have a calibration feature which optimizes the sound for your personal space, so while it's seemingly fair to have all soundbars on the same settings, that's not taking advantage of the tools to make the LG sound more effective. I'd love to hear the test again with this calibration applied.
May be you should take a look at Sony's speaker systems . When it comes to audio department sony is a market leader. But they are more expensive than Samsung or lg
Samsung isn't bad, but I already have the Amazon Fire TV Cube that has my Alexa built in. Samsung display is on top, which sucks. Sounds good, just not for $1800 to be honest
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Thanks for this awesome detailed review. Just picked up the Nakamichi 7.2.4 system. The 9 is too much for my space. Just a couple questions. Did you have to do a firmware update on the soundbar right out of the box to get the Dolby Atmos? And do you have or will you be doing a video on the soundbar settings for the best experience with your devices? Ill only be hooking up an Apple TV 4K and a Samsung 4K UHD DVD player. Can the Nakamichi remote control all these devices by itself? Thanks again!
What are the specs of each of the nakamichi surround speakers?
The Nakamichi literally places you in the middle of the action. The added feature of SSE spatial sound assures the best sound produced with regards to the size of your room. I highly recommend the Nakamichi for those who want movie sounding experience as close to the theatre. Love it!!
Thats what i own,hooked to an lg c9,great sound n pq
The Nakamichi sounds insane! Totally recommended.
@@parrisprice5892 I have the cx and looking to get a 9.2 in a 12x12 room would that be overkill? I want the full experience
@@jarvis541 i dont think so, thats relatively the same size i got. Its my br, 3 booksases full of movies,queen size bed,with still room for a dresser ,n chest. I love my rig, tho occasionally theres some handshake issues, but its an easy fix to put in the right input ,or sound. I play ps3 ,4k movies,stream its all good. I did alot of research and the LG n Nakimichi seemed to be the best. Dont be afraid to experiment with your sound options ,etc. I have 1 sub in front ,one in back,on either side of the bed, 2 surround speakers on stands even with my listening position, and the 2 rear ,i stuck up by the ceiling. Basically following their map. Good luck, enjoy my friend. You have any questions ,id be happy to try n answer for ya. My br is like 12 x 14.
@@parrisprice5892 doing tons of research I need to just get it already haha. Do you know much about using a SHARC device if it’s better? (I just learned about it past week) sends eARC from lg tv to make it earc in the nakamichi
Great video I own a Nakamichi 9.2 and it just basically rocks best investment best soundbar
Glad to hear that, I just ordered the Nakamichi 9.2.4
This is epic!!! I was thinking that competition's going to be tough this year since Samsung upgraded their soundbar to 9.1.4. But as usual, nothing beats Nakamichi! Nakamichi for love, Nakamichi for life! So proud of the system I owned! If anyone is thinking which to get, don't think any further. Nakamichi is the one!!!!
Awesome review, and with Nakamichi on sale on Amazon, it's my choice for next sound bar. Thanks! Edit - 11/25/20 received my Nakamichi from Amazon today and set it up. Sounds great. Needs a little tuning but way better than my old 7.1 with receiver. I'm a little surprised that the RCA cables are so thin. I hope they last. Good luck everyone and I hope you find what you're looking for.
I need to upgrade my sound system, thanks for the detailed video. This was helpful!
Got My Nakamichi at 1088 Black friday price hooked up to my Samsung QLED 82in It basically makes my living room into a mini IMax theater. it's clear, it's loud, it's immersive, what more could you want from a surround sound system.
Really appreciate this video as I'm in the market for a new soundbar to go with my new 8k QLED!, I was going with Samsung but the Nakamichi has me thinking twice about it. I hadn't actually heard of the brand to be honest, but will definitely check it out now., 👍👍👍
You'll enjoy it. The Nakamichi is setup as my main unit in the living room. The additional HDMI inputs and sound makes it easy choice haha
I love mine,hooked to an lg c9,4 stars
@David Mander and what would you recommend over a 1000w soundbar setup with 4 surround sound speakers and 2 subwoofers? I have searched up best surround sound system and what pops up as number 1 IS this nakamichi soundbar setup
Great review. Excellent comparison, apples to apples. I love that you separated it into categories, and asked the opinions of your friends. More channels need this format and more unbiased, blind experiences. Thanks, man. I've been on the fence about the Nakamichi system. The price point puts it very close to that of a decent dedicated surround system (minus the AV receiver). You can get the Klipsch 5.0.2 system from Costco for $899 ($799 on sale), add a couple subs for $380 and some more bookshelves for $120/pair. If you're limited by space and no AV receiver, the Nakamichi can't be beat!!
I have an LG C9 hooked to a nakamichi 9.2.4 sb, 1399$ for a sb was a lot of money,dialogue is much better than my old vizio sb 200$, as well as atmos n bass. If it lasts 7 years ill be happy. I watch a lot of movies,on 2 4k players hooked to the sb, a sony n panosonic. I can stream if i want from my samsung ph,and everything looks n sounds great
The new October firmware update makes it sound so much better. So. Make sure to update
Ok we know the Nakamichi hits hard and shakes the floor and all that but does the bass drown out the highs and dialogue in movies?
That's exactly what i was thinking.
Is the base overwhelming and everything else is lost behind the rumble... 🤔
Love my nakamichi system...had for 2 years
I'm definitely going to get the nakamichi Shockwafe system i want movie theater sound that you can feel
To get the best out of the Q950T you need to switch Adaptive Sound on.
Or switch q950t back to q950r, which was better.
Great review. I agree that if you have the space the Nakamichi is the way to go if you want a more theatre like surround sound experience but but I am SHOCKED anyone would pick the Q950T over the LG. I have owned both and I find the exact opposite. The Samsung rear speakers had massive connectivity issues, cutting in and out.
Ordered a nakamichi 9.2.4 to be shipped to England so can’t wait if it’s as good as you say
What do you think of it?
Where did you get it from? I have been looking everywhere can't find it. . I live in England. Thanks
Nakamichi is the KING KONG of all sound bar.
ABSOLUTELY !
That’s the one that I ordered the nakamichi. I can’t wait to have it! And I think exactly the same that your friend I had and lg sk9 sound bar with rear speakers and the price was all together in special was around $925 but I didn’t like the smart bar I don’t need it I have my echo dot. So I just got at the end the nakamichi in Black Friday deal for $1088 no a big difference in price but in the quality makes a big difference
I wish you had the Sonos arc in this one. But I think I’m leaning towards nakamichi
Hi! Thank you very much for the reviewing. In your opinion, which one is better?
Is it still worth it today or should we wait until hdmi 2.1 stuff catches up??
Thanks you guys, great rundown. I am seriously considering the Nakamichi but am really hoping for some Intel as to whether they'll soon offer a fully wifi or Bluetooth version- I hate exposed wires!
Is the Nakamichi a good option for gaming?
So surprised at the prices as my experience in the 70's the Nakamichi would be expected to be the the most money.
Not exactly the same company. They were bought by a Chinese company in the early 2000s. The quality is still pretty good, but not on the same level it once was
I've been saying this all along on the Nakamichi Shockwafe 9.2.4, on how awesome it is for theater sound! I am very happy with my purchase. I am wonderng how the test would have resulted with one subwoofer off.
I’m thinking about getting the nakamichi but just curious they kept saying 3 had way more power is that bad? Could it sound just as good as the others if you just turn down the volume?
I don't think the way more power is bad in my opinion :) I have the 9.2 at home and it so amazing when it comes to watching movie and playing games. It's so powerful that my entire house was shaking.
@@AshleyJae12 what about the low and midrange especially when listening to music and dialogue in movies.
@@baricdondarion6228 To me it was not bad, especially with the new firmware upgrade they provide, it's even clearer and louder.
@@AshleyJae12 thanks for responding. Lastly how well does it handle height sounds. Considering it lacks a dedicated up firing speaker. How well is the height sounds. My k950 does height really well.. U feel for example like the rain is indeed failing from the ceiling.
@@baricdondarion6228 I tested both nakamichi and q950t. I have to say that q950t is better in handling height effect
Any news on when the galaxy note 9 will get the one ui 2.5 update??
The LG sound more clean,sharp overall and thats what you want to hear.
i want to hear like im in a movie theater
How much the price of nakamiche shockwafe sound bars thanks and God bless
Great vid.it helped me on my choice.new subscriber here👍
The test should have been done at the same volume level as measured via a db meter, not by the dial being set to the same number.
Nakamichi is now more than two years without any update. Is there any chance of updated 9.2.4 speak to be released anytime in the near future
Nice comparison. Thanks for this.
Most people seem to confuse "loudness" or more wattage with better sound. Not really! I have Nakamichi 9.2.4 and Q950T - and "quality" and authenticity of sound is way better on Samsung. Also, Nakamichi does not have upfiring drivers - so I find Atmos effects better with Samsung. I guess this is a "pop" review and not a review for a true audiophile. No HDMI 2.1, eARC support either on Nakamichi.
Dude is as clueless as his guests were.
Regarding eARC just read on Amazon.com „All units sold since Aug '19 can receive Dolby Atmos surround via TV’s eARC when streaming with TV’s smart apps like Netflix ...“
@@smartLooser The TCL 6 also got the eARC update but when I plug it into Nakamichi it says eARC: ARC Active instead of eARC: eARC active how do I activate that?
I have to concur with you. I own nakamichi but I was curious about q950t given a lot of good reviews. So I grabbed one set from Bestbuy just to compare them side by side. the quality of the sound is indeed better on Samsung. It's clearer and crispier. Its height effect is also better than Nakamichi. The downside is that I wish its bass could be a bit more punchy. After the comparison, I am now thinking of getting rid of nakamichi
Is it possible to play music only without turning on the TV connected with any of the sound systems?
I know this is a 4 month old video and you might not read my comments but I wanted to try anyway.
I love this type of comparison, I think it is a good way to demonstrate products.
I think your method was flawed though.
You said you wanted it to be fair, But it clearly wasn't, the excessive bass from the 1000 watt system was distracting for them and it equated to louder=better but that isnt necessarily true and in a case with a smaller room might not be the better way to go.
I think you should have balanced the over all volume closer for each unit regardless of the settings so that your friends would compare them at very similar volume levels.
My point is that I think you should have considered the Nakamichi is 1000 watts, whereas the Samsung is just over 500, nearly half the power.
So it would be a better comparison for everyone if you balanced the levels to be equal, so then you are comparing both fullness at equal volume and quality.
We know the 9.2.4. 1000 watt system is louder and more full like a theater, BUT is it better?
Also I think a 9.2.4 set up is hard to beat IF you have a lesser set up, the Nakamichi is going to be much more surround and 3d like due to the number of drivers alone at any volume.
But it lacks Earc something you never mentioned.
This means you cant get lossless audio from it. .
Anyway thanks for the video other than being frustrated over the uneven comparison I do like this type of content when I want to compare tech.
Exactly, I wouldn’t purchase anything without earc
What about the full bose 700+ subwoof900+ surround speakers vs Samsung q950t !! From many vendors they tell me bose 700 with subwoofer will beat any soundbar even tho it doesnt have dolby atmos
Nakamichi can't wait
Not sure of the cause but there is some serious bass going on while you're interviewing your friends. Not from any of the test material, just some crazy rumbling that doesn't match up with anything on screen.
If I use this soundbar with my Samsung q800t television well I have Adobe Atmos and Adobe vision
Any lip sync issues with any of these systems? I've got Q90R TV with Q70R soundbar and Sky Q, the lip sync is terrible.
Have yout tried the arc hdmi port?
@@tatsuo91 Yes, as far as I know it's a common issue.
@@g.uu. wow, and i was going to complete my setup with that sound bar
I have a nakimichi hooked to lg c9 ,no issues at all
@@g.uu. theres settings on your tv and soundbar to fix that. Idk how bad it is. I own a c9 lg,and have had no issues
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Nakamichi shockwafe is just louder and nothing else. In frequency response it looks like nakamichi shockwafe plays approximately 6 DB lower between frequencies of hundred herds and 150 Hertz.
This kind of uneven response is absolutely horrible.
Don't take my word for it, 2-channel stereo with one SVS sub will give you a better result with regards to sound quality
Nice comparison.👍
many reviews have been talking about ground-shaking bass on the q90r, i've got mine since yesterday and tested 6 hours but i can get "acceptable at best" when i crank up bass and subwoofer to the maximum which is +6. i know placement is a thing but i can barely feel it moving when laying my hand on it during bass heavy music. newest firmware is on aswell. anyone got any suggestions?
samsung is considered to be the best cinematic pleasure, only bass is better than others
I can't recommend the Nakamichi 9.2.4 enough
Maybe in future Samsung make dual subwoofer with 10 inch and LG make 9.1.4 system'
If it's too loud. You're to old.. haha..
I feel like you are doing a disservice to the LG system. I know they have a calibration feature which optimizes the sound for your personal space, so while it's seemingly fair to have all soundbars on the same settings, that's not taking advantage of the tools to make the LG sound more effective. I'd love to hear the test again with this calibration applied.
Good reviews, my tv don't have arc connection but have dv1. Please should I connect it to dv1 and have the same sound quality?
My tv don't have arc hdmi connection but have dv1 hdmi connection and if have to use the dv1 connection will I be able to have the same sound quality?
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@David Mander Amazing! I could have never guessed that. I appreciate the insight ;)
And oh by the way, that was a dad joke too! :)
EPIC!!!!!!
Nakamichi vs senhaiser ambeo please
if you want more for music....just avoid the NAKAMICHI. if theater is what you want more.....then NAKAMICHI. SIMPLY.
The new firmware update makes music much better
Guess the nakamichi I got was bunk. It's loud, but there's no clarity at all.
Never getting a nuk
Hiii
May be you should take a look at Sony's speaker systems . When it comes to audio department sony is a market leader. But they are more expensive than Samsung or lg
Bestest is SAMSUNG
Nakamichi reduce the price i think its 1,250
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@@josejavier19 how is it?
Reduced again! 1,088!
Samsung clearly
Samsung isn't bad, but I already have the Amazon Fire TV Cube that has my Alexa built in. Samsung display is on top, which sucks. Sounds good, just not for $1800 to be honest
It’s not 1800 anymore. It’s possible to find the q950t for significantly cheaper now
samsung did consume the least electricity
I was wondering about that
No sonos Arc
@David Mander mines amazing and it's cheap compared to a Sennheiser and almost as good
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I'll go with the Samsung
Are you sponsored by Nakamichi?
Majority comments say Nakamichi is 💪