Nakamichi 9.2.4 Surround sound info..

After spending countless weeks looking into a new system I've decided on this.

Simplicity, Atmos, Wireless minus 4 rear speakers that hook into the dual subs and price $1299 reviews are unbelievable.


Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SSE with Dolby Atmos Soundbar | Dual 10" Wireless Subs | Quad Rear Surrounds | Nakamichi USA | True Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X

Do any of you guy have or have listened to this system?

For the price and what you get, I'm sure it's much better than any comparable Bose product and would be tough to beat (price wise) by getting a receiver, separates, and two 10 inch subs. I think the Atmos designation is bunk since it doesn't have upward facing drivers, or separates that you put into the ceiling, but they claim Atmos doesn't require that anymore so I guess they can get away with it from a marketing perspective. Also, they count the soundbar as having the left front, center, and right front channels (maybe more) so I don't know how wide the front stage can really be, nor how it's a 9.2.4 channel system when there are only 5 total speakers. I assume a large number of reviews are from people who aren't audiophiles so they're blown away by the sound without any real comparison. Kinda like a neighbor who says his new Honda Accord is really fast.

Having said all that, most people want a nice living room, not a movie theater with thousands worth of speakers and amps. It looks to have a good form factor and will blow away anything TV speakers could ever hope to deliver sound wise. Plus, like I said before, the price for an all in one system like that is hard to beat. I'm sure it'll put a smile on your face.

I'm a big home audio buff, and to me that thing is just a joke. Just my opinion of course.
First, I wouldn't buy anything that has all the major bits of the audio firing through a soundbar (vocals and front surrounds etc)

There is no need for 9 speakers and 2 subs to get a full home theater experience.

Nakamichi is not the name it once was.

98% of anything you watch will not be 9.2, the sound may come through the speakers, but not the way it was intentioned. (not that your kit would have 9 actual seperate speakers anyway)

98 svt said:

I'm a big home audio buff, and to me that thing is just a joke. Just my opinion of course.
First, I wouldn't buy anything that has all the major bits of the audio firing through a soundbar (vocals and front surrounds etc)

There is no need for 9 speakers and 2 subs to get a full home theater experience.

Nakamichi is not the name it once was.

98% of anything you watch will not be 9.2, the sound may come through the speakers, but not the way it was intentioned. (not that your kit would have 9 actual seperate speakers anyway)

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How much do you have invested in your system? I'm looking to spend < $1500. I really don't want the bs of a receiver and hiding wires throughout my recently remodeled basement. Bang for the buck that's all.

I'm replacing a Denon receiver, Hsu subs and Focal speakers.

Audio is one of those areas where 99% of people are perfectly content with the bare minimum while the purists will turn up their noses. lol Therefore, if the soundbar fits the bill and will satisfy your wants, then go for it.

But if you're an audio geek and want to keep reading, then I agree with most of the aforementioned sentiments. Imaging and channel separation can only be so good when such a large percentage of the audio is coming from the same relatively small enclosure sitting directly in front of you. Sure reflecting some off of walls works to a degree, but now you're introducing delay and would likely need to increase the output of those channels to make them worthwhile and audible. 9.2.4 sounds like overkill based on what you're describing as your goals. Hell, I hardly use my 7.2.4 setup, but I'm a nerd so it doesn't bother me. I do like the idea of two subs since it's going in a basement, however. I don't know if you're dealing with concrete walls and floor, but the added low frequency output is helpful in such environments.

TerminatoRS said:

Audio is one of those areas where 99% of people are perfectly content with the bare minimum while the purists will turn up their noses. lol Therefore, if the soundbar fits the bill and will satisfy your wants, then go for it.

But if you're an audio geek and want to keep reading, then I agree with most of the aforementioned sentiments. Imaging and channel separation can only be so good when such a large percentage of the audio is coming from the same relatively small enclosure sitting directly in front of you. Sure reflecting some off of walls works to a degree, but now you're introducing delay and would likely need to increase the output of those channels to make them worthwhile and audible. 9.2.4 sounds like overkill based on what you're describing as your goals. Hell, I hardly use my 7.2.4 setup, but I'm a nerd so it doesn't bother me. I do like the idea of two subs since it's going in a basement, however. I don't know if you're dealing with concrete walls and floor, but the added low frequency output is helpful in such environments.

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What type of system are you running, because nakamichi offers a 7.2.4 set-up for a couple hundred less

I've got a whole room full of stuff so the opposite of what you're looking for. ha

Tifosi2003GT said:

How much do you have invested in your system? I'm looking to spend < $1500. I really don't want the bs of a receiver and hiding wires throughout my recently remodeled basement. Bang for the buck that's all.

I'm replacing a Denon receiver, Hsu subs and Focal speakers.

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Damn, you should have run the wires while the basement was being remodeled!!! I'm actually looking for a decent soundbar setup for an area where it's impossible to place separate speakers. I haven't heard of this brand but will definitely add them to the mix.


When it comes to really wanting to listen, I'm a big fan of 2.x setups as all my needs are for music. Most recent setup (yes, the wires are a mess, no I don't care because it sounds great):

08mojo said:

When it comes to really wanting to listen, I'm a big fan of 2.x setups as all my needs are for music.

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Absolutely agree 100%.

08mojo said:

Damn, you should have run the wires while the basement was being remodeled!!! I'm actually looking for a decent soundbar setup for an area where it's impossible to place separate speakers. I haven't heard of this brand but will definitely add them to the mix.


When it comes to really wanting to listen, I'm a big fan of 2.x setups as all my needs are for music. Most recent setup (yes, the wires are a mess, no I don't care because it sounds great):

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That’s an impressive setup. I only know my own setup so I can’t compare to any others. Much better than the original Bose setup that I started with.



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Tifosi2003GT said:

How much do you have invested in your system? I'm looking to spend < $1500. I really don't want the bs of a receiver and hiding wires throughout my recently remodeled basement. Bang for the buck that's all.

I'm replacing a Denon receiver, Hsu subs and Focal speakers.

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Tifosi2003GT said:

How much do you have invested in your system? I'm looking to spend < $1500. I really don't want the bs of a receiver and hiding wires throughout my recently remodeled basement. Bang for the buck that's all.

I'm replacing a Denon receiver, Hsu subs and Focal speakers.

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You will be very disappointed in sound going from what you have to that kit in a box. JMO

08mojo said:

Damn, you should have run the wires while the basement was being remodeled!!! I'm actually looking for a decent soundbar setup for an area where it's impossible to place separate speakers. I haven't heard of this brand but will definitely add them to the mix.


When it comes to really wanting to listen, I'm a big fan of 2.x setups as all my needs are for music. Most recent setup (yes, the wires are a mess, no I don't care because it sounds great):

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I think I spy a Music Hall MMF-5?
I used to have one of those, but recently picked up a Marantz TT-15s1.
What phono preamp is that? I run a Lounge Audio with Copla step-up transformer for the Denon DL-110 cart.

I'm more into the 2.1 nowadays as well. Funny how tastes change.

PikleRick said:

You will be very disappointed in sound going from what you have to that kit in a box. JMO

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I know but all the wiring and wire management is such a pita... Hopefully it'll surprise me

The Nakamichi rolls off below 30Hz. Your Hsu's likely roll off sub 20Hz. What Hsu's do you have now?

You might notice this difference on the low end regarding impact and what you can feel.

I've read several reviews of ATMOS sound bars. Your room needs to be nearly perfect dimensions and ceiling type for them to work right.

Tifosi2003GT said:

I'm replacing a Denon receiver, Hsu subs and Focal speakers.

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These speakers are way too small to have any meaningful impact at higher volumes. They're going to be strained and will be harsh with a trash crossover.

Look at those tiny ass speakers and then the 10" sub. You're not going to get any kind of midbass authority out of those glorified headphone drivers by forcing them to play low. The sub would have to be crossed pretty high and it'll lead to really bad localization. There's only so much that software manipulation can do before hardware limitations make themselves known. Generally, when you start turning it up, the sound quality goes away quickly.

If you don't listen to anything loudly and you have a small room, this will be ok enough. If you're a man, stop looking at this waste of money.

Op, if you want a budget system, head over to AVSForums and pick up a used receiver and then ask about budget speaker setups. When it comes to speakers, find a system with the largest center channel for can physically fit/afford and ideally, have matching left/right mains...if not larger.

I bought a fairly budget set up quite a while ago and the center channel has two 8s and a horn tweeter. It really helps the voices sound more realistic and full compared to a few lil tiny speakers playing their hearts out trying to keep up with excursion. The mains are similar and the rears are 6.5s and a horn tweeter. I have two 12" subs but they are decidedly budget. You don't need tons of power for subs but it helps and bragging rights are fun. I went modest and it's been just fine.

Tifosi2003GT said:

I know but all the wiring and wire management is such a pita... Hopefully it'll surprise me

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Trust me when I say this. Even a 10 hour wiring job is only required once. Poor sound is for ever.

Also, if you took a portion of the money you would spend on the new setup, and paid someone to wore for you, you could keep your existing system. It would sound better and be cheaper in the long run

You don't have to spend a lot of money putting together a good sounding system. No more than you have to spend a lot of money for a good computer system that covers your needs. IMO you should start with the room you have. Wall locations. Ceiling type. Flooring. Openings in the walls. Where your TV will go and where your seating will be. Also factor in the size of your room. Then go out and research what's available to provide you the best sound for your budget. I have a simple set up with (IMO) great sound. One large sub. KEF center speaker with two fronts on the same wall. And two rears. Newer Denon receiver and Oppo 4K UltraHD player. The whole setup probably cost me around $2,500. I consider it more of a base setup. I also ran my own wires. That said, I once had a Bose system (5.1) which sounded pretty good but the voices weren't crisp and clear. Nor was the voice crisp and clear with my last setup (different speakers). This setup that I have now gives me crisp and clear voices. I wish I could have somehow sampled a couple of setups before committing to one. That's not usually possible. Years ago in New Haven there used to be a great audio store. They carried quality stuff. They had a couple of demo rooms set up similar to what you might have at home. You could go in and hear a few systems and compare them. That made choosing things like speakers a lot easier. Today, most everything is bought on the Internet so you really have to rely more heavily on forum/site reviews.

So my advice is to carefully analyze your environment and maybe spend some time on one of the better audiophile forums and ask questions, take notes. Or you can just buy a wireless, good quality sound bar that eliminates most of the guesswork but resolve to be content with the sound if offers. It might be fine for you. By the way, IMO you should be able to listen to a soundbar in a store like, say, Costco or BJs or other local electronics stores and get a pretty good idea of the overall sound quality of the sound bar. If that's not possible, then it would be wise to visit some of the audio review sites and see what they have to say about the various soundbar systems currently available, like the Nakamichi 9.2.4. And reviews on speakers and equipment. Happy hunting! I hope you're happy with what you ultimately decide to go with.

parts-express.com Dayton Audio is essentially their house brand. Very reasonably priced and their products don't sound half bad either. Worth a peek IMO.