THIS IS NOT A SOUNDBAR | Dragon 11.4.6 Home Surround Sound System Announcement/Feature Breakdown
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- I had the privilege of meeting with Nakamichi's CEO while at CES 2023, and sat down for a demonstration of the new Dragon 11.4.6 Home Surround Sound System. I can tell you right now - this is not a soundbar system. Check out the video to know why...
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Check out Techno Dad’s take on it, complete with sexy B Roll of the system itself! 👇
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The dragon has awaken! They raised the bar so high
This is the third time that I watched this video and every time I see it it makes me sell my Denon AVR and my klipsch speakers and buy the nakamichi dragon
Thanks for the repeat viewings! 😊
I was able to buy one today at $3,499 but once I receive it I’ll sell it online and get some profit 😉
@@nekerriveraso you’re not even gonna use the dragon for your own??
Such a shame. 😢
Definitely am getting this Nakamichi system, i have the 9.2.4 and is amazing , so this 11.6.4 will make my jaw drop when i set it up in my apartment, am a fan of Nakamichi since the 80's😂 keep up the good work nice video Ealan
People that have not heard the Nakamichi would never believe it is a soundbar, that’s how good it sounds. I have the 9.2.4 eARC and I’m 1000% satisfied, so I know the Dragon is going to blow me away.
Apartment? Uh oh
I honestly didn't think $3500 is very expensive for what you would be getting even before you justified the price. I have always had a soft spot for nakamichi because I grew up listening to them. My dad had a full system running on bose 901s and they sounded amazing. even cassette tapes sounded like cds
Great job 👏🏻 thanks for touching all aspects of Nakamichi Dragon surround system. I’ve been waiting for this class of surround system for a long time and we’re close to that!
Looking forward to watching your complete review soon!
Thank you for the kind words! 🤘
Just WOW! 😍 this is THE definition of soundbar perfection 👌 I need one! 🥳 Well done Nakamichi 🙏 Hope they will release it in The Netherlands!
You can order this magnificent beauty through eBay’s Global Shipping Program which I intend to do, as unfortunately this is not going to be a product widely available everywhere apart from China and the U.S. So bear in mind of the shipping and customs costs involved and the electrical requirements regarding the plugs you need for this.
@@MarkFoster321789 Okay, thanks Mark 👍😎
@@JB-vc6xj You are welcome.
Sorry. Not coming to The Netherlands or for that matter anywhere in the world besides the US and maybe China where most of it is made. E-Bay now announced it will not handle that big a box or it will not handle any item like this over $2500.00. Best of Luck Hot Rod
@@Mr.HotRod thanks for the clarification 👍Very unfortunate that Nakamichi and Ebay does not ship the Dragon to Europe 😔 Then I will choose for the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus with dual subwoofers 😊
The Nakamichi Shockwave is already a superb product 👌. The Dragon looks like a worthy successor. If it truly does give AVRs and speakers a run for their money, the entire market will change in favor of soundbars as competitors add similar features at lower prices.
Probably not as good for 2ch Music these soundbars
@justinbyrne5736 Per Nakamichi's press, they thought of that and the Dragon apparently switches automatically into stereo mode when stereo encoded music is detected via its inputs. All speakers 🔊 will switch to left and right channels. We will see if it works when reviews come out.
i hated my shockwafe.. i never worked.. would always freeze when trying to switch between PCM and dolby..half the time the subs would either not work or have bad popping noises.. i just got sick of messing with the system and replaced it with an AVR
The Dragon IS back! Totally oriented in a new direction for 2023. If the quality is the same as the gear they used to make, there is no doubt that this could be pretty darned exciting! Good overview, Ealan!
Guess it would depend on where it's manufactured..
Believe me it's not going to be anywhere close in quality of their original pieces.
All the pictures and videos (which there are quite a few now) look fantastic to me. Close-ups of the main unit look stellar. Of course, I'm looking at the pics and video on my 65" Sony TV so that makes a much clearer view of everything. @@YeOldeGeezer
im excited. eventually i hope price drop in a few years
I too had both the honor and privilege to experience the ..Dragon! Being 61years old, I'm not only fully aware of the DRAGON concept, to this day we still have all 3 of the original pieces. What I was most impressed with, was the music side of things. Especially with classic music... Very impressed. The customization is light years ahead of anybody. And I mean anybody! $3500.00 ,when you look at the whole set up, it's a steal. The wonderful thing is, 99 percent of manufacturers will not chase this. So not only will you have an amazing system, more importantly you'll be part of a select group. If you can, pull the trigger you won't regret it. You must see it, touch it, and of course , listen to it.
Hell yeah! 🤘
I prefer Trinnov processor jbl cinema speakers for real and Nakamichi banana plugs jaja, that each one is deceived with the product that wants, Nakamichi It was a good company in the early days (audio war days) when what mattered was the quality of the product and the reproduction of the audio at the best level, but it was never an outstanding company
@@MrJuanzaz Once again that's why electronics and life itself is so great! No two people will ever agree on the ultimate audio/video setup. That's why we are all on ... the constant search of... Perfection!
@@gregcrezee4071 Yes, but it's not understandable, if you like music or movies, there have been excellent electronic devices for a long time and I don't understand why they choose these pieces of shit, the American market is already stupid, a lot of marketing, 3000 watts where? in a 1/4 inch voice coil 3 inch woofer? don't make me laugh, if they are 30 watt speakers that's a lot, I have Jbl 2226H 15-inch woofers 4-inch voice coil 600 watts that's reasonable right? That bothers me, that people are lied to, it is the desire that is never fulfilled that moves us but it is not noble that someone else takes advantage of this
That's why we have our own set of ears and eyes! Wattage means nothing! What sounds best to your ears, that's what you pick! That's why blind testing is the most fun! Your eyes and ears can fool you. I've always been of this simple philosophy. If/when you get your year set up, sit your ass down, and turn it all on. If a big smile comes across your face? You've chosen correctly. One man's junk, is another man's treasure. If your happy with your year, that's all that matters. Anyone and everyone's opinion, means nothing. They are not in your home.
Great video, I also had a chance to experience the Dragon and it was amazing.!!
Yeah, man! You were going up to the suite as we were coming down! What an incredible system!
@@ealanosborne Yes I remember seeing you hehe, good times, I just subbed.!!
@@JoelsterG4k Yeah buddy! Thanks!
OMG 😳😳😳😳 so there are two versions of Dolby Atmos 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Litterally can't wait..signed up for it on their website last week.Plan on pairing it with my UST
this seems like the kind of gift a that a dyed-in-the-wool, hardcore home audio person gives to somebody outside the hobby
I would not order the Dragon if my life depended on it. Have had the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC for around a month now and it is nothing but trouble. Brand new, out of the box, one of the subwoofers did not work at all. I contacted the "Ninja" support group by email and eventually one of their people contacted me, the emails led to a phone call. He guided me to remove the 10 screws that hold the amplifier assembly in the subwoofer and pull out that electronic component. Turns out there was a cable disconnected inside that subwoofer. Not the cable the "Ninja" told me would be disconnected, it was another one. So you know what that means, other cables in their new equipment have gone out disconnected. Then, after all the set-up, the rear speakers have to be set on 10 (max) just for them to add any presence to the mix. The "Ninjas" had no answer for this except to set to all stereo mode. Why would it make sense to run a surround system in stereo? Beginning yesterday, the subwoofers pop and gurgle, a horrible sounding distorted electronic noise. So far, no "Ninja" help. The subwoofers and connected surround speakers pop and gurgle on anything I listen to. Tried unplugging and resetting everything, no help. Originally I thought about waiting and buy the Dragon when available. At this point I am so glad I did not. Why risk twice as much for more junk? Just a note, I am not a novice with surround systems. I've had several since the late 80's, some with large, amplified receivers and large full sets of speakers in 7.1. You can take these comments with a grain of salt, but think about it before you buy.
Their website says they will have a ninja come out to your house, have you tried that route yet?
With Sony just announcing their next batch of qd-oleds and giving us a 77 inch version paired with this beast of a machine it’s going to be one hell of a cinematic experience and only for about 8-8500 bucks. Not cheap by any means but compared to some setups that’s a steal. And this thing only being 3500 (pretax) is pretty insane considering what it can do
Two questions:
1. Will it have IMAX ENHANCED support. If not why is IMAX having such a hard timw getting the A/V world to support their formate?
2. How is the AVR Atmos decoder different from the soundbar Atmos decoder?
This is all my dad has talked about the last week 😂 now it’s showing up in my feed… guess that’s a sign!
Hahaha! You’re welcome? 😄
If I could afford it I would most definitely buy it. But given the fact that I am struggling to afford the basics like food and shelter, I really don't see me being able to afford to purchase this amazing sound system anytime soon. Until the economy improves I keep dreaming owning one someday and hopefully one day that dream will come true but for now it's not even a remote possibly. I can wait to see the results of your test and to hear more about this awesome sound system. So until then I promise to keep coming back for more and sharing your video's with as many people as I possibly can because you definitely deserve it...👍
Thanks, David! 🎉🤘
I'm in your boat myself; I'm barely able to afford some of Vizio's Atmos soundbars (not available outside the U S. AFAIK). Still, given its specs that mirror similarly priced AVRs, it sounds like the Dragon may actually be worth its $3,500 price tag. Of course, let's not forget that soundbars in general fill the huge (and widening on both ends) gap between TV speakers & traditional AVRs.
This looks amazing. I have the Samsung Q930B, and am super impressed with its performance, for 670€. I cant even imagine what the Dragon would be like.
Where you pick up the Q930B for that price?
I never had a Dragon, but I do have their Shockwafe and OMG. So when I heard they were coming out with this, my first thought was, I am ABSOLUTELY going to drop $3500 for it. Can't wait!!
I gotta have it!
Smart move. I am cautiously waiting for my delivery but am getting very antsy. In 5 more days it will be August 31st. so I'm hoping to heard something from Nak by then..😄
I was just happy I was able to get it before the price went up 😁 And I know it's not being shipped until Oct, but I keep checking my email, hoping they ship it early, lol
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...Good Luck. I ordered and paid for my Dragon System opening day on April 26th. Have not received an e-mail from Naka in regards to when they are shipping my unit out to me and it is now August 26th. If I remember right they said I would receive an e-mail by August 31st so I still have a couple more days to go. So your delivery date might be quite a ways out there yet, just to let you know. Take Care Rock on Drag on....@@irob07018
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Hello: Don't want to bust your bubble but if they said October hold your breath till December or maybe even January. It is what it is. Speaking from the long hold end. @@irob07018
I am new to your channel. Excellent job describing what is known so far of this "system". Even though I can't afford it, I am getting it. I am very much looking forward to seeing reviews on this. Sub'd.
He did a fantastic job explaining everything!!!!
@@MrBjorn6 - yes, he did, but I think Rona is talking about the host said he was going to review it again once he got it in his own house.
@@RedLeo-pf9yo yes I did, thank you. I can't wait to see all the reviews.
Great video! Absolutely well done. I just returned my 7.2.4 eARC because it wasn’t impressed over the previous version of it. I was going to just get the non eARC version today, but decided to sit and wait. I just discovered the NEW Dragon system in this video thanks to you. I can safely say I am now waiting for the DRAGON to be released and I’ll be enjoying that monster system!
Hooray! 😁🤘
This was a commercial....3500$ is way too much for that type of system. It will be very room specific. Kinda like the bose cube system.
I have the 7.2.4 and it is great already. Im sure this one is amazing. Ill buy one next year.
Bro, you should have had 1mill subscriber now, so I am sharing this. such a great presenter.
Thank you very much! 🎉
F*CK I live in a first floor apartment right now and would love to have this SYSTEM! this is incredible! I have an ambeo sound bar.... and martin logan and spend about the same for those 2 pieces alone!!! so this DRAGON IS A HUGE BARGAIN!
Amazing review.You have a unique presentation style. Nakamichi should hire you
Right?! 😄
@@ealanosborne I gotta say every time that transition music came on I felt like my will to resist was slowly being broken. Like I was being involuntarily lulled into an upgrade gasm.
@@JonMoralesLA You’re…welcome? 🤣
I've currently got a lg sk10y soundbar and it's got great sound.
However I'm thinking of upgrading my entire TV setup this year and this dragon sound system looks epic. $3500 is steep but you get a ton for the money, so unless this thing is ridiculously hard to get a hold of I'll be getting one.
Great Job Ealan! I was already sold on the product but now I have no doubt that I must have a Dragon! Can’t wait!
Woohoo! 🎉
I was saving up for arendal for my first home theater system. But this is really intriguing, I'll be waiting patiently for the reviews.
I live in a condo but don't have an Atmos system yet. Till now, I have never liked soundbars. It is very expensive and difficult for me to mount speakers in the ceiling or even height speakers, because it will involve dry wall repair and painting which is $1500. Really looking forward to "Enter the Dragon". This could be the first system for people like me!
Very true! 🤘
i wish they sell this to UK.
They may do
Yeah I think it should sell nationwide
Same - I would have had the shockwafe ultra years ago!!
@@MrJordanwain I've bought two 9.2.4 SSE shockwave for $1499 one for the basement and one for master bedroom!
I'll ship you one. I'll pay for it too
As much as I hate to admit it, I think this sort of system is the future of home theater. The value proposition is out of this world, if it does deliver what is promised. Like cutting thousands of dollars off the price tag of my theater, sort of value. I got into home theater with a sound bar, then went to a full Dolby 7.2.4 system over the past few years. I think Nakamichi and Creative Labs are going to be the ones to deliver all-in-one packages that sound phenomenal and make sense for any budget. I'm running the Creative Labs Katana system on one of my PC setups, it also delivers an amazing surround experience.
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em? 😄 I’m in your camp, though. I built a dedicated theater so I could have a killer traditional wired system (which is still on my brother-in-law’s property a half mile down the road), which I absolutely love. But it sure would be nice to have the Dragon in my living room for the times I just need to chill with the fam and can’t head down to the theater. 🙌
What has creative labs done recently? I’m not aware
@@KuyaArbee they have a system called the SXFI Carrier. $999. Dolby Atmos system/Soundbar thing. For desktop use, there is a unit called the Katana. They sound about as impressive as people describe this Dragon unit from Nakamichi.
@@ealanosborne exactly, how can you argue with having the quality of my system that took blood sweat and tears to pull off, vs a system that is 15 minutes plug and play? It will be the future, absolutely.
Great video! Looking forward to your complete review and perhaps even buying this system myself down the road if your initial impressions hold up.
I still have a Nac cassette deck. Still sounds amazing and to nice to ever get rid of.
Great video. I liked the way you explained. Hope you received your dragon. Waiting for the unboxing and detailed review of your Nakamichi Dragon.
I hope I get it fairly soon, so I can at least review it before the upcoming holiday shopping season. 🤞🤞
I feel like they waited for every other company to release their flagship soundbars, to bring something they've been working on for quite sometime, I'm excited for this. Price is more than expected but for what you are getting it seems so worth it.
To be fair, the 11 and 6 in this 11.4.6 uses wide and surround reflections from the bar, and upward reflections, so I would expect that a good 7.x.4 AVR setup should be more than able to match the 3D imaging. As for the 4 sub drivers, it feels like they are like a poor man's SVS SB3000 Micro? All in all, I would say the price is worth it (I suspect sales down to 3k or below is quite possible), especially for people who couldn't really wire the surround and atmos speakers.
P.S. I hope more soundbar manufacturers can follow suit. Now that Nakamichi has done it, I see no reason that Samsung/Sonos/etc couldn't achieve something similar working with Dolby and DTS. Since there are not that many overlaps between soundbar and AVR manufacturers, THEN, all these improved soundbars could really light a fire to those AVR manufacturers that have kept the price so high for their processing unit due to their exclusivity.
Exactly! I do believe this will create a new category of consumers, and that Samsung or Sony or Klipsch will consider higher quality AMT tweeters and more power in upcoming flagship soundbar systems. Only time will tell! 😄🤘
Nakamichi has been doing incredible things since they got into the soundbar system game. The Dragon is a culmination of several iterations and continued upgrades. Sony and Samsung are definitely behind and I am not sure they desire to reach this level. The 9.2.4 earc version improved in every aspect, especially playing music. The dragon appears to have truly reach the premium level for music only an AVR system could achieve. If that turns out to be accurate, this system is a complete game changer!!!
Definitely in consideration but waiting for professional reviews!
I dunno how I missed this vid but hot damn this looks amazing on paper. Can't wait for your review!
Thanks a bunch! 🤘
Greetings Ealan!. That sure is a great introduction to the Dragon surround system. I am looking forward to the full review of this product.
Thank you for your kind words!
Remember when you blew up for a solid 2-3 months when the Nakamichi Dragon? Good times, good times.
Wow the sound bar specific Dolby Atmos encoding now makes sense why all soundbars are locked into a 3 box+sub setup despite supporting many speakers in whole home options. If you add more discrete channels you'd need separate decoding and probably a separate license. That's wild!
Right?! 🤯
Hope they have sound calibration surround like sony ht A9..
To be honest I hope they have an auto room calibration, I have the a7000 with Rs5s and every 2nd week when the house gets mopped the Rs5s get moved and you have to calibrate again. It gets very annoying, playing it !!!
3:58 These are not quad subwoofers. Two drivers in one enclosure does not make it a stereo subwoofer, regardless of driver loading. Even if each driver is powered by its own amplifier with its own audio channel, each whole enclosure is still a point 1.
A real and true .4 subwoofer system has 4 separate subwoofer enclosures that can be independently moved and set up. With Nakamichi's logic, the SVS 3000 Micro, the Sonos Sub (full and Mini), etc will be a point-2 subwoofer on its own even though it's clearly not.
Apart from Nakamichi's misleading advertising of subwoofer channels, this product looks and sounds bad-ass!
I’m definitely excited HOWEVER I’ll be waiting for your official review of the system before I drop that type of coin 😅
It’s a deal! 🤘
I would pay for this but what's the guarantee on it if a speaker blows is there an easy swap is there an upgrade path for more modules as time advances will there be better subs that can be integrated into the nakamishi that's the question
If you're buying LG for audio quality.. you're doing it wrong. ijs
Hope I can get it here in Malaysia
This system is made my system looks like it is 100 years old.
I'd love to see a comparison between the Nakamichi Dragon and the Sony HT-A9 system. The latter system was much lauded as well, but costs significantly less. Although I suspect in advance the Dragon will sound much better with ordinary music.
I hope to compare both at some point. I’ve had MANY requests for it. 🤞🤞
The only thing that could prevent me from buying this is if it lacks Google Chromecast Support. Any solid news there?
Not yet. The CEO said there are still things being finalized before the official launch, so steaming and casting support might very well be those last features. 🤷♂️
I'm so excited for this Naka Dragon system that I'm going to hold my P until it arrives at my front door. We're going to have fun with this one boys......😍
This is the best review so far on RUclips. I think I'll be replacing my Nakaimichi 9.2.4 SSE and I'm glad I didn't upgrade to the Erac 9.2.4 soundbar that came out in 2022. That's took the 9.2.4 SSE from 1000 Watts to 1300 Watt. This goes up to 3000 Watts!
As for the price I always felt it was a good price for $3500. I paid $1500 for the Nakaimichi 9.2.4 SSE soundbars and was completely blown away. My nephew gave it a 9/10 watching Avengers End Game, and the greatest showman. I'm sure this will get a 10/10!
Yeah, man! I can’t wait to hear it again in my home. I have 10 foot ceilings, so I’m curious if that height still works with these amazing upward firing speakers. And thank you for your kind words. 😁🤘
@@ealanosborne I'm wondering can you add an extra of the dipole surround sound speakers and would it make the sound even better?
I've been a HUGE fan of Nakamichi since I first saw and heard them (including the Dragon cassette deck) in the early '80's, and in fact STILL have my BX-300 deck I bought back then since I couldn't afford the Dragon (I was a teen), and at one time had their car cassette deck as well. So, I think this is a great system, and think that for those not really "into" and knowledgeable about audio/home theater (and how to wire it and set it up), but still want something good, this is an excellent choice, FAR better than that Bose or Sonos or other crap. At one time Bose actually made some pretty good speakers, I had a pair of 301's in the early '80's that I loved, but I wouldn't buy anything they make now except for maybe headphones. The one thing I am NOT buying into about this system is that "3,000 watt!" power claim. Measured where, at the brochure? Maybe it DRAWS 3,000 watts? Sorry, not believing that, and maybe the 125db is measured at the driver itself? For reference, my system is an Onkyo TX-RZ820 used as a pre-amp to drive a Monolith 7x200watt amp and 7 Focal Chora 826's. I don't even think THAT 94lb monster amp will put out a legit 3,000 watts, and while I've never measured spl, I'm sure that it's higher. So, great job to Nakamichi on rising from the ashes and producing what seems to be a great system for the money, but, I'm not buying 100% of the claims, sorry.
@@kx8960 you sound like you know your shit? I have 2 Nakaimichi 9.2.4 SSE soundbars with 1000 watts of power, I've never played them past 80%! So I'm sure the Dragon has enough power for me!!!
@@MrBjorn6 Well, 80% is usually the actual practical max of any system anyway, where it starts distorting and you risk damaging stuff. So, you had them cranked pretty much all the way up. The only thing I've seen that will stand being turned up all the way continuously are things like actual bass and guitar amps, but they're built to run distortion.
Take my money..can't wait !
I went all in on a Sonos system during Black Friday, and this seems like it’ll be replacing it. The specs are just too impressive!
Right?! I was blown away…
I did the same ,thinking about returning the Sonos system for this!!!!!
Do we know how much this system will cost?
@@Quoii $3500 USD
@@realownerreviews Plus tax and shipping and if you don't already have one probably a nice mid priced HDMI fairly short cable from sound bar to tv and other HDMI cables for your DVD player, TV box, ect.
Wonder how this compares to the Sony HT-A9 system!
Me too...
Great intro review Ealan! Can you comment on the input features--can the system play regular CDs and non dolby atmos Blurays? Thanks!
They can use whatever nomenclature/brand name they wish because they purchased the right to use it. The Nakamichi today is not the same as the company that designed and manufactured the DRAGON deck as shown in the video. Nakamichi is a Chinese company now, not the same Japanese company behind the brand.
Definitely getting one when available in the Uk🙏
Been wanting something and just never bought anything. I will now! Price is no concern for me
I’ll buy the dragon SB instead of Arendal 4ohms speakers.
Excellent intro and video production 👌🏾 By far, the most informative video about the Dragon system on RUclips.
Whoa, thanks! I really appreciate the kind words! 🤘
$3,500 is a budget the dragon is what I've been waiting to see in "sound bars" but does it have hdr 10 plus and Dolby vision passthrough like the Phillips Fidelio just asking
I would assume so, but that wasn’t mentioned during the presentation…🤷♂️
That IS EXACTLY a soundbar, although with real rear channels.
That's NOT a xx.4.x device, because putting two woofers inside one box in an isobaric configuration still counts as a SINGLE subwoofer.
So it's a xx.2.x setup, as any 4 subwoofer configuration would require 4 independent subs, ideally placed in the 4 corners of a room, in order to allow the best in-room response as linearity goes.
The main benefit of having 4 subs is to keep the bass frequencies much more evenly distributed no matter where you're sitting at that room.
With two subs, you will get better integration at some locations, but nowere near what a real 4 subwoofer setup fan achieve.
On the positive note, I don't find that $3.500 is insanely expensive for a complete soundbar package such as this one, since you can pay the same (or even more) by going to other brands without rear channels. 😉
Please bear in mind that I'm not criticizing the product or the review, but only pointing out how Nakamichi is marketing the product as something that it isn't.
While it wouldn't prevent me from buying one (should I be in the market for this kind of solution), _facts_ shouldn't be negotiable.
In the end, the sound experience is what matters the most, and if that suits what the prospective consumer wants or needs, it should be a great buy. 😊
Well, the proof is in the pudding, and Caleb from Digital Trends published his official review of the Dragon this morning, if you’re interested. 😎👇
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My jbl 1300x sounds great with the audiosphere. Bought a dolby atmos disc to play all the atmos demos. Sounds like twinkly sounds all over my ceiling.
Where did you buy the disc?
Dude...such a great video...I'm getting one!!
Do it! 😁🤘
Those subs are not in an isobaric configuration. That would have the drivers clamshelled together to double the mass. Clearly this sub has two grills and a central port. A push-pull with this configuration would almost entirely cancel all output.
125dB is about 8x the sound levels found in an IMAX theater. It’s retailing at $4000 when released.
This is what I call kick ass. And for $3,500 is worth the price.
Good storie from you. Avr is always the best but this dragon has it in the bar. Top
பார்க்க மிகவும் மகிழ்ச்சி மற்றும் விமர்சனத்திற்கு நன்றி.....
Stoked. I use a Sonos surround currently. I had to downsize so I sold my true home theater and felt Sonos did sound best and it was very good on the music front. I like all kinds of music so if this Dragon is truth waiting to be unleaded then I am ALL IN. 😊
I have a Nakamichi soundspace 10, the sound quality is OK, but don't expect any support, Nakamichi moves to Singapore. They abundant the USA support totally, I had tried to contact their Singapore office several times, and they had never response. You can not find support and spare parts at all.
The NEW Nakamichi just bear Old name, I will not buy any of products any more.
If you have previous Nakamichi, forget about it, no support for sure!
I’d totally buy this
If I only had a living room setup it would be on my very short list. But since I do have a dedicated HT It's not for me. But still It looks very impressive.
Using the name NAKAMICHI, when in fact the company is called Grande Holdings, out of China, is a stretch to make audiophiles believe it had anything in common with the actual Nakamichi... Niro left the premises and so did class. The line of this Chinese company has nothing in common with B&O, but hey; good try!
It looks very impressive and special but still very expensive,if and when the price goes down maybe I will think about it.
I have the hw-q950a for now and it's more than fine
8:52 Dude I felt completely called out because I did this exact thing just before you talked about the price 😂
To hell with movie audio. The more realistic the more I hate it. Sometimes if I want to feel the movie, I mute the volume and activate the subtitles. The human mind kicks in because imagery isn't obstructed by sound. Concerts and recital movie? I shut off the monitor. The brain is more alive if music is without visuals.
BADAZZ !!!!!! Im getting 3 of these,
Ill be buying it for sure as soon as it’s available. With that said, is anyone interested in two sonos gen 2 subs, 2 sonos surround speakers, and a sonos beam sound bar? Ill let it all go for $1000. I promise you wont find a better deal than that ive already checked ebay.
I just hope they don’t make this a limited edition where only few greedy people with a lot of money can grab them all up.
When I become an engineer this will be the first thing I'll buy for my home
Wow Atmos sucks on a soundbar! Now we know why!!!! All hail NAKAMICHI!!
I’m surprised they didn’t invite Shane…. Teehee….
Nakamichi is still made in Japan? I read somewhere that they sold their brand name to some Chinese white good manufacturer
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I’m getting this one, will just show the wife the receipt for a 9.2.4 SSE so she will not know the real price 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for this video!
Haha! You’re welcome!
Can’t wait!!! Day one purchase for sure
I’m a soundboard newb, since I’ve always had an avr. How would you hook up multiple media players to this? I assume everything would pass thru the TV , but I use a projector that only has one input.
The bar itself has (I think) 4 HDMI inputs. Definitely 3, but possibly more, to connect your streamer, gaming console, Blu-ray player, etc 🤘
Awesome video! Just wondered if Nakamichi ever mentioned if the DRAGON system was going to have airplay 2, Spotify or hifi streaming services available?
Streaming support details was not in the promo materials we were given. But I imagine it should support some, if not all that you mentioned? 🤷♂️
Great job and I think it’s going to be better than my Ambeo soundbar king 👑 ! Lol 😂
Just do me a favor once you have it at your house check if it has a subwoofer out I’d rather use my sub in those two little ones . 😂 keep up the great job!😎👍
It’s a deal! 💪
Well, the Marantz Cinema 40 is on my shortlist since I have the needed amount of speakers & extra amps to do 11+ channels but that costs the same as the Dragon and being able to have a damn good sounding system that pleases the wife as well, a win win. I think I would prefer the Marantz set up but that many speakers is hard to look at, so I'll wait until they both come out to decide, I need more reviews to make it final. (My house flooded so it's still being restored so I have some more time to wait).
Aw, man! So sorry about the flooding! But I hear ya...so many things to consider. I still prefer a good ol' fashioned wired system, but to each their own!
@@ealanosborne - Oh my preference is the fully wired Marantz especially the Cinema 40 but we might put the house up for sale in the Spring and the wife LOVES the idea of scaling back.
Are you minheadroom?
Building a dedicated home theater and I'm just curious if something like this would work in that environment? As in several different listening positions 2 or 3 tiers of seats in a room 25' long by 13' wide. Probably not but man it would be cool to see if this would work or not before I pull the trigger on anything else.
Eh, it might be good initially as a placeholder, but with multiple rows of seats, it would be best to have a traditional wired system with surrounds and surround backs flanking and surrounding your seats. The Dragon relies a lot on bouncing audio off walls and the ceiling, which I wouldn't recommend in a dedicated theater space, since I would put acoustic treatment up to help with too many reflections.
I was going to be interested in this product if it didn't have the name "Dragon" that name is a turn off.
Really considering buying this when it comes out. My system now is outdated 5.1 with no Atmos and my receiver is outdated as well. I think this would be a good alternative for me to upgrade too since it doesn't really take up a lot of space and easy set-up as well. Wonder when it will come out to consumers.
My Naka chat rep stated release for regular consumers is end of April so I wouldn't be surprised if it's May or even June. Can''t wait. Take Care..
I have vaulted ceilings so I'd still need physical speakers for atmos
I really want one for sure. It's just a matter of saving a lot for it and seeing how easy it'll be to export these outside the USA as I live in Europe.
I had the nakamichi shockwave ultra and it's great for the price point, but I really didn't like the mix on it even after dialing it in. Ended up giving the whole system to a family member.
Fair enough! 😁🤘
So does the Sony ht a9 aswell only have the „soundbar atmos“?
Even if it is more like an avr from the appearance? (A Box and 4 speakers)
Yes, I believe the Dragon is the only one that was given the green light to include the AVR version of Atmos.