Recently we covered some really good deals on Dolby Atmos soundbar systems that come with wireless subwoofers, that are designed to provide a good to great home cinema experience depending on your budget. At the more entry-level price point, we have the JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1 at just $550 and in the more premium segment we have the Nakamichi Dragon systems at $2300 and $4000 respectively.
If your budget lies somewhere in the middle, Nakamichi has you covered here too as the Shockwafe variants of the company are also at their lowest ever prices (purchase links under the specs table down below).
There are two distinct Shockwafe models, one of them is the 11.2.6 and the other one is the 9.2.4 variant. While the former will obviously provide a better surround and Dolby Atmos experience, the latter can also be a really good option for a slightly smaller room.
The amount of bass should not be any different between the two in a similarly specced listening room as both pack the same subwoofer unit that houses dual-10-inch subwoofer drivers. However note that the 11.2.6 models feature Punktkilde drivers and so the sound signature between the two could be different, even down to the bass.
The technical specifications of the Nakamichi Shockwafe are given below:
| Specification | Nakamichi Shockwafe 11.2.6 | Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 |
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| Drivers (Soundbar) | • 8 × 2.75" Punktkilde Full Range (L/R/Inner/Outer Surround) • 2 × 3" Punktkilde Full Range (Center) • 4 × 3" Punktkilde Full Range Up-firing • 5 × 1" Punktkilde Tweeters | • 6 × 2.75" Extended Range Twin-Cone • 2 × 1" Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeters |
| Subwoofers | 2 × Wireless 10" Punktkilde Subwoofers | 2 × Wireless 10" Down-Firing Subwoofers |
| Surround Speakers | • 2 × Wireless Surround Speakers • Each: 2 × 3" Punktkilde Full Range, 2 × 1" Tweeters, 1 × 3" Up-firing | • 4 × Wired Surround Speakers (RCA to Subwoofers) • Each: 1 × 3" Extended Range Twin-Cone, 1 × 1" Silk Dome Tweeter |
| Total Drivers | 31 | 18 |
| Peak SPL | 120 dB | 113 dB |
| Power Output | • Soundbar: 1000 W | • Soundbar: 400 W • Surrounds: 150 W each • Subwoofers: 600 W total • Total: 1300 W |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 In | 3 × HDMI 2.0 In |
| HDMI Output | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 4K120Hz/8K60Hz) | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 4K60Hz) |
| Other Inputs | Optical In, Aux In | Optical In, Coaxial In, Aux In, USB Type-A |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2 | Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX™ HD |
Get them at the links below:
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Nakamichi Shockwafe 11.2.6 Channel Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar (2025 Flagship): $1699.00 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon US)
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 Channel Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Dual 10" Subwoofers (Wireless), SSE Max Technology: $1199.00 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon US)
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