The Nakamichi Shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 (2025).. it will fill that place up like a charm.
I Was riding with Samsung for the past 2 years Q990D then Q990F and when I sent my Q990F subwoofer for repair they also asked me to send the soundbar to techeim in New Jersey.
When I got the Soundbar and subwoofer back the Soundbar was Banged up and bent. Call Samsung and instead of getting a Refurbished soundbar or a Replacement they instead went with a refund. Decided I was done with them and Venture into Nakamichi.
I absolutely love them. I demoed a Nakamichi Dragon and a full Sonos Arc Ultra with era300s and 2 gen 4 subs and out of the 3 I kept the Quads but I did buy the Arc Ultra for the family room which requires 2 subs. Sony just made a new sub and like all soundbar subs it’s expensive at $899 and I preordered it and if it’s not a big improvement then back it goes. The sw5 is average and decent if you really tinker and due the sub crawl. If I had to pick a nakamichi, I’d definitely go with the newer Shockwafe 11.2.6 which was $1599 at one point. I’m just not a fan of their quality. Also, with upfiring speakers you really need close to the perfect room with a 10’ ceiling and walls almost like a square-rectangle and that’s my bedroom at 8’ ceilings and around 14’ by 14’. The problem is that I got mine when it went on a rare sale at $1999 and the sw5 at $499. Now it’s over 3k so it depends on your budget. I wouldn’t recommend it if it’s gonna be used in a large room.
The difference between these in your house with high ceilings means you won’t get any real atmos effects regardless of what anyone says. The Sammy is always on sale and sometimes as low as $7-$800, while the Nak is $1900. You’ll get better bass with the Shockwafe, and with a big open space I begrudgingly suggest the Nakamichi due to it having more power and thus filling up the space more efficiently.
While i almost always recommend the Samsung in most situations, this is one of the rare occasions where I will not. I know you didn’t ask about the Nak Dragon, and I’m glad because it requires 2 of their $1299 subs to make it work correctly in a big open space, and cost over $4k. Good luck and remember that you can always return it if it’s not to your liking.
Even at moderate volumes, in a space like yours, with only one sub, you will benefit greatly from the 2 subs regardless of your volume level. It’s just going to make your experience fuller at any volume, plus the surrounds on the Nakamichi are very vibrant and powerful, and cover a good amount of space. Some People have to turn them down a bit which is extremely rare with soundbar systems, but that’s not a bad thing.
Although I’m sure you would still be happy with the Samsung, I think the Nak will be your best option, or if you don’t mind returning anything, you should do what I do and that’s buy both and return the Nak if the Samsung works for you, or just try the Samsung first, without buying both and see if it works well, which it just might. If you don’t like that kind of hassle then get the Shockwafe. Either way, I hope you and your family enjoy whichever you get. Good luck
I demoed the dragon about a year ago when it was still $4k and it was just a mess with the soundbar not capable of bass below 150hz which is laughable and those 2 8” subs had to pick up all the bass from there and it caused constant bottoming out and chuffing. It’s loud, but it needs the 12” subs desperately. Have you ever tried it in your home to really test it? The whole Nakamichi crowd was just furious with their constant noise from bottoming out and they complained about it and Nak made the 12” sub for $1300. It’s now at a much better price but those who bought 2 subs back then paid over $6k which is crazy and although the 12s are decent, they don’t come close to reaching Naks spec of 19hz. I think NET on YT measured 28hz before they rolled off a cliff. I would recommend the Shockwafe with 2 10” subs at $1800 over the dragon at $2600 with those dreadful 8” subs.
Nakamichi Shockwafe is no big deal. Tried it like I tried the dragon over a year ago and it just doesn’t seem right for 2 10” subs to have average bass and my Quads Atmos is leagues ahead. I guess it’s okay for the price but I’d rather pay more and be happy with the quality than save and be disappointed. My Arc Ultra era300s and 2 subs was expensive but it does everything so well. It’s your money, you should try several different brands til you find the one that you love. After all that the Ambeo max with a svs pb 2000 pro or 1000 pro. But obviously wait until prices plummet
I agree that soundbar’s struggle with music and that’s why I had to get a pair of klipsch nines and an RSL sub. Music is totally new again on this beast, while listening to music on my Quads or Arc Ultra which does very well with movies, is just noise. If people have never heard music before on a 2.1, they might love music on their soundbars, but once you have, it’s in a different class.
Nakamichi is so overrated it’s not even funny. Can it get loud? Yes Did Nakamichi totally lie about many specs? Absolutely Is it worth $4k for all those poor souls who had to add another $1200-2000 for 1 or 2 of the new subs Nakamichi made due to the outcry from fans who were totally unaware of how bad the supposed 4 subs (actually 2) were? Big time. I would never give a company that blatantly lied many times a nickel, but if you’re set on Nakamichi’s options, save yourself money and get the Shockwafe which equals or betters the dragon and is usually $600-$800 cheaper
It’s not better than the Sony Quads (IMO) and you absolutely need the 12” sub as those 2 8” subs are laughable. The price is lower and I’d still recommend the Quads or the newer Shockwafe as I demoed the dragon when it was $4k and it was loud, brash, with subs that had to pick up all the bass as the bar literally dropped off at 160hz and thus the subs would constantly bottom out. It depends on how many different systems you’ve had before as a newbie would probably love it. But the Samsung is still the best option and even tho I’m tired of hearing about it, it’s the best value and sound combination.
Sony Quads with 2 of the new subs coming out any day. The Sa-sw9 sub I believe can be used with 2 subs, but not 100% sure. I have the quads and Sonos but I’ve never been a sw5 sub fan. The new sub is $899 so it’s expensive but I’ve never heard anything better and I demoed the Dragon and it’s Atmos was nonexistent, the bass would bottom out and this was when it was $4k. The Shockwafe is definitely a better choice than the dragon but I’m still not a big fan of their sound or quality.
My Shockwafe 11.2.6 just showed up! I personally don't trust most of the reviewers on YouTube, but there are 2 that I DO trust... Neverenoughtech, and Caleb at Digital Trends. I bought mine based on their reviews. This is replacing my Samsung Q990c, which I just couldn't love....my biggest bitch with it was the lack of bass, unless I really pushed the volume. I think the 990 bars are the most over-hyped pos of all the bars out there. BUT, I have high hopes for my Nakamichi...I'll give you my thoughts once I get it set up.
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Just my opinion, but as a Samsung 990 owner, I'd say avoid Samsung....way over rated, and if you want bass, they SUCK until you get into uncomfortable listening levels. I know this will piss off the Samsung groupies, but that's my opinion. I dumped mine for the Nakamichi shockwafe 11.2.6....unbelievable difference. You'll hear things coming from everywhere, and excellent bass with the dual subwoofers. It also does a great job with music...not quite as good as the Sonos, but once you get it tuned, it's pretty close. Right now you can find open box on Nakamichi s eBay store for $1500....a steal! Sonos is a great product, but by the time you add all the extras the price really gets up there. Anyway, just my thoughts....good luck with whatever you end up with...let us know what you decided on.
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Nakamichi, PERIOD! I have a 990c in my living room, and just got my Nakamichi 11.2.6 last week, setup in a medium size room. Yes, you'll spend some time adjusting the Nakamichi in order to get it just right, but it will ABSOLUTELY be worth it. I actually use mine more for music than movies. I've read some people's comments that the Nakamichi isn't very good for music, to that I say bullshit! If you take the time to tune the system, this thing is incredible for music playback...way better than the Samsung. I almost got the Dragon, but the 11.2.6 actually has better specs and hardware. SO, without question, get the Nakamichi and never look back.
By far one of the BEST sound bars is the Nakamichi Shockwafe 11.2.6.... it can be had for $15-1800 on their eBay store. I'd even say it's better than the Dragon, and absolutely destroys ANYTHING Samsung has to offer. If people want to disagree that's fine, but unless you have actually heard it, your opinion is useless. I've had dedicated separates, as well as higher end bar systems, I currently have a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless, and a Samsung Q990d..the Samsung is the most over-hyped pos I've ever wasted my money on, while the Nakamichi is by far the best bar system I've ever owned.
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Can confirm, I just got a shockwafe from the current amazon sale and it’s pretty good. No complaints after watching a couple movies. I do have a dedicated theater room with 7.1.4 setup. I have the shockwafe in the living room and it’s almost as good for a plug and play setup.
I have had it for about two weeks now. I'm pretty happy with mine. I can't even bump the volume to 10 because of how loud it is upstairs. If I compared it to my dedicated theater room with 7.1.4, its almost there but not quite. However, I like the ease of setup and not having to fuss with the projector and in the dark cold basement.
Arc ultra is a good one overpriced for what u get but a good one. Sony quads are way overpriced for what u get. Q symphony is definitely not a gimmick you are soo wrong about that
I like the sound on the arc ultra better than the Sony quads it’s much crisper I don’t really know how to describe it. The absolute best deal on soundbar packages is by far Nakamichi right now. The dragon and shockwafe 11.2.6 are soo cheap right now for what u get. $1699 for the new wireless shockwafe is sooo good. The Nakamichi soundbars and bass are on a whole different level. You can get the dragon right now for $2200. If you haven’t heard a Nakamichi you really should I think you would really really like
The arc ultra is a great bar but by the time you get the sub and rear’s it’s pretty expensive. You can add more subs and speakers to the Arc ultra over time so that is awesome but by the time you get them all you could have bought a Nakamichi dragon or shockwafe 11.2.6 wireless system for less money and they will blow the Arc ultra away. You should really check out the shockwafe 11.2.6 right now it’s $1699 and you get 2 10in subs it’s $800 off right now
Listen if you want the absolute best for around $1400 then u should get the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6. It’s on sale for $1699 right now and will outperform pretty much every single soundbar set up out there. Samsung 990 series is great and so is the arc ultra but Nakamichi reigns supreme
Nice congratulations it’s really is an awesome sound bar package. The woofers are darn impressive but the actual soundbar and rear speakers are above and beyond as far as soundbars go
Samsung gets posted soo much because it is just really hard to beat especially for the money and most people want the best soundbar system for the money. My favorite soundbars are Nakamichi and Samsung and they are the ones I own so I recommend those to other people. I have experience with a lot of soundbars including the arc ultra complete setup and it’s great but you really pay a lot for what you get so I have a hard time recommending it. If you want the absolute best then go with a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 or dragon and if you want the most soundbar for the money go with a Samsung 990 series even tho I don’t care for the 990F’s sub very much but it’s fine for a lot of people. JBL really stepped it up this year and I’m very interested in the 1300xMKII looks to be very promising. The Sony Quad to me is just like the arc ultra very good but really too expensive for what u get. The bar8 and 9 I feel just arnt as good as the 990 series. If you already have a Samsung TV then I highly recommend going with the 990 series they just go great together. Nothing is better than Nakamichi right now tho nothing can take on the shockwafe and it’s only $1699. It’s as good as some really expensive sound systems
I own the 990D in my living room and the Nakamichi wireless in my theater. The shockwafe wireless is awesome and even a little bit better than the base dragon with the 8in woofers. In my opinion the shockwafe wireless is the best soundbar package you can buy. The soundbar is a beast and the rear speakers are also. Very good Dolby Atmos performance and the 2 ported 10in woofers hit really hard and are more than enough for most anyone. Unless you are planning on adding the 12in subs to the Dragon at some time I recommend the shockwafe over the dragon setup. The shockwafe 11.2.6 is more than enough for a very large living room
That’s pretty cool man I would like to hear your setup. I have the 990D in my living room I really like it it’s really great for movies but I also have the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless in my theatre it’s really amazing I’m definitely a huge Nakamichi fan. I almost went with the dragon but wanted the two ported 10in woofers and it rated a little higher on Dolby Atmos. I heard there was an update that made the Atmos perform better on the dragon now tho. Even the shockwafe earc 9.2.4 looks like a really good system. I highly recommend Nakamichi to people. The 990D is really good also
Before you buy the JBL check out Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 it’s only $1699 right now and if you truly are a bass lover then no one beats Nakamichi with there 2 ported 10in woofers and 2300 watts. They also have the absolute best sound bar and rear speakers
I own both the nakachimi shockwafe wireless and the 990D I love them both. When u get the 990D set up and tuned right you will probably really like it. You need to download the app
I like the 990D better than the Sonos arc ultra. I had the Sonos arc for about 5 weeks in my living room where my 990D is now. I think the Sonos is overhyped and much to expensive for what u get. I have the shockwafe wireless in my theater and I like it a lot it’s a great system
If you are willing to pay up to $2k then the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 is the one you should hands down get. It’s $1699 right now and nothing is gonna be better. Best Dolby Atmos soundbar set up u can get
A good soundbar system will be just fine for u. The 990D and f do have a pretty good Dolby Atmos experience and are great choices. If you want the best Dolby Atmos soundbar set up u should check out the Nakamichi shockwafe 11.2.6 wireless system. It has 6 upfiring drivers and 2 10in ported sub woofers. It has the best Dolby Atmos I have ever experienced with a soundbar.
It’s on sale for $1699 right now and completely worth it. I personally own one and also a 990D and a 5k AVR that’s a 5.1 with 2 ceiling mounted speakers.
Samsung 990D is fucking awesome what are u talking about? I own the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless and Samsung 990d both are two of the absolute best soundbar set ups you can have. I had the full Sonos arc ultra system with the gen 4 sub a 300’s for 5 weeks and it was not worth the money
If you want a soundbar package that really gives a 5.1 or 7.1 system a run for its money then try out a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 it’s an absolute beast of a soundbar. I own a 990d, a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless and a 5.1.2 AVR system with an SVS PB3000. High end Soundbars have come a long ways
I have both and the 990D is indeed very good. The soundbar reddit is a great place to get good soundbar recommendations. The 990 is mentioned soo much because there is nothing you can get better for around $1000. Most people don’t wanna spend $2000+ and most people don’t want to run wires and have the hassle of an AVR system. I love my AVR set up with my SVS PB3000 but the 990D is more than enough for my living room and my Nakamichi shockwafe wireless is overkill for most people but I love it. Beep Boop out!
Nope I’m retired have plenty of money. The 990 series is really good. I own the 990D I also own a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 and a 5.1.2 AVR system with an SVS PB3000. Shockwafe is the best soundbar I have ever heard hands down and I’ve heard a lot but the 990 is really good and about as good as it gets for the price. I had the Sonos arc ultra with the gen 4 sub and era 300’s for about 5 weeks. It’s really good for music but I was underwhelmed especially for the price. I don’t fucking work for Samsung or anyone else
Over priced for what u get. The Nakamichi Shockwafe wireless is all around better and it’s only $1699 right now. I’ve had both and have never heard a better sound bar than the Nakamichi especially for Dolby Atmos and movies
I own a 990D and a Nakamichi shockwave wireless 11.2.6. I can’t recommend a soundbar more than the shockwafe it is hands down the best Dolby Atmos soundbar set up and it’s 2 ported 10’s will blow away the single JBL 12. The shockwafe woofers use a lot more watts than the JBL 1300x MK2 that only uses 300 watts to the 12in sub. I really really like the 990D it’s awesome but I absolutely love the shockwafe it’s double awesome. The bar itself and rear speakers will also way outperform the JBL
I returned the 990f because I didn’t like the sub. I would probably rather have the JBL 1300xMK2 than 990f but I really like the 990D. As far as the shockwafe it blows all these other bars away there is no better package not even the dragon unless you buy the extra 12in woofers. The shockwafe is a 2300watt system with I believe 600watts going to each 10in sub so 1200 watts going to the subs it is just awesome. I have my shockwafe in my theater along with an AVR 5.1.2 system that I spent about $5k on that uses an SVS PB3000 sub. I like using the shockwafe the most out of my systems. If you want the best go with the shockwafe wireless it’s that simple
I had the 990f for about 14 days actually 13 I returned it to Best Buy right before my return date ended. I traded for a 990D and I am really happy. I just couldn’t get the sub on the 990F to my liking no matter what setting and where I placed it. I put it all over too. They should have made the F with a ported 10 or 12in sub. I like the sub on the D quite a bit more. It’s not perfect but absolutely suitable for my needs and I have a large living room. If you can find it for $1000 or less I highly recommend. You should check out the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless also that is an awesome system and it’s only $1699 right now. If you are an absolute bass hound it uses 2 ported down firing 10in subs. The rear speakers and soundbar are really really good also and it’s all wireless like the 990 series. It’s a 2300 watt system so it’s extremely loud and hits hard. The 990D gets loud also and when you get the bass set up and tuned right with bass enhancement on it hits harder than you would expect it shakes the couch and the things on your walls
If you really want the best bass you should absolutely check out the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless or shockwafe earc. They are the best for bass and both come with two 10in subs they are a much better value than Sonos
I own the 990D and the shockwafe wireless they are both awesome and would rather have either of those than the Sonos arc ultra. The bass on the 990D isn’t weak at all and is a much much better value than the Sonos it gets much louder also. The 990D surpassed my expectations and ratings definitely knows what they are talking about
I go off of what I have personally experience not ratings. Ratings is a very professional and trusted source. I have experienced all these soundbars that I speak of and I was most disappointed with the Sonos especially with all the hype that was behind it I was very let down can’t believe how much they charge when there is clearly better choices out there for the money. Nakamichi and the 990 are much better choices to the Sonos arc ultra I don’t even like how the Sonos 300’s work or look. Sonos gen 4 sub is good but way overpriced and any Nakamichi setup will blow it away. Hence why I own and have kept the 990D and the shockwafe wireless 11.2.6. The subs on the shockwafe really are awesome and the whole set up is just $1699 right now. Sono’s is my last choice when it comes to a sound bar set up. Sure if they dropped in price to half what they are charging then it would be different but even then the Sonos would not be the best
No honestly I’ve never seen that segment I might look it up and watch it. I don’t have any experience with the 800F I’ve never even heard one but I would definitely think the Sonos would be better. My buddy has the entire Sonos arc ultra set up and when he went on a 5 week vacation he let me take it to my house and experience it cause I was real interested in buying it. I got real familiar with the system in fact it was set up where my 990D is now in my living room which is very large. The Sonos ended up being a real disappointment to me and I went with the 990f but returned that on day 13 back to Best Buy because I could not for the life of me get the sub to perform decently. I ended up getting the 990D and am very very satisfied I love the system. I have the shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 in my theater and that is definitely the best I’ve experienced in a sound bar but the 990D isn’t to far behind. Hence why I’m telling everyone I can to get the 990D while they still can cause it overperformed what I was expecting and for the price I paid at $1000 there is no better
Samsung 990D is the most for the money and really makes movies better. If you want the absolute best and really love bass then the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless is the way to go but it’s a bit more expensive. Both give a good Dolby atmos experience and sound terrific
You had the shockwafe 9.2.4 earc I’m talking about the shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 the newest one both are very good tho. The shockwafe wireless is on a whole nother level
I would highly recommend the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless and then the 990D I own both and they are just great soundbars. The Nakamichi dragon is good too but I would only recommend if you are planning on adding the 2 or 4 12 in subs which are very expensive. Since u already have the 990D I highly highly recommend you get the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 it’s Dolby Atmos performance is the best of anyone
I would highly recommend the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless and then the 990D I own both and they are just great soundbars. The Nakamichi dragon is good too but I would only recommend if you are planning on adding the 2 or 4 12 in subs which are very expensive. Since u already have the 990D I highly highly recommend you get the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 it’s Dolby Atmos performance is the best of anyone
You must have the older shockwafe? There is no way u are tired of the new shockwafe wireless 11.2.6. That thing blows the 990 away and pretty much everything else. I’ve never experience the Sony quads myself but its supposed to be pretty awesome but the lack of center channel concerns me also. Did you have the old 9.2 shockwafe pre earc version?
Oh ya definitely time to upgrade. There is the 9.2 earc shockwafe and the 11.2.6 shockwafe wireless now both are significantly better. I have the 11.2.6 and it is a beast of a system. I also have a 990D and while it’s a great system the shockwafe wireless is on a whole different level. You should consider upgrading to the wireless if money isn’t an issue the Dolby Atmos performance is really impressive and the upgraded ported 10’s are very good also
The shockwafe wireless really is impressive and for just under $2k you won’t find a better system. The soundbar itself is just awesome it’s big and powerful with clear vocals. The rear speakers are as good as they get with soundbar systems and a big plus being wireless. The downfiring ported subs are perfect for movies and very immersive and powerful. Never enough tech is one of the few very good reviewers. His review is pretty spot on with my experience
Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 it blows the arc ultra away. Best bass and Dolby Atmos performance u can get in a soundbar set up and it’s only $1699 right now fr everything. The rear speakers are awesome and the 2 ported 10in woofers hit deep and hard
I happen to own a 990D and also a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless also. The shockwafe is hands down the best soundbar system I have ever heard it is just awesome. I can not recommend it enough the 990D is seriously a great soundbar and I really enjoy it but the shockwafe is indeed on a whole nother level. I’ve been saying this for awhile on here now. The 2 down firing 10in ported subs are just awesome and rumble the whole room and you can feel the bass soo good. The Dolby atmos is sooo good on this system and the soundbar is a legit beast. For under $2000 it smokes all the competition and no one would be disappointed with the performance
Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6. Excellent Dolby Atmos performance and perfect for a large family room with high ceilings. 2 10in ported subs that will shake your room and couch. Best soundbar package I have ever heard. You can thank me later
You got it figured out. Plus soundbars expecially high end ones have gotten really good these days and some can compete with full blown sound systems. I traded out my old 5.1 system with a Yamaha receiver in my theater for a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 and it looks soo much cleaner and sounds even better sometimes
I personally own the 990D and shockwafe wireless. The shockwafe is definitely better but the 990 series is great for the price around $1000 you won’t find better for less. I had the whole Sonos setup for about 5 weeks the arc ultra with gen 4 sub and era 300’s. The Sonos wasn’t worth the price in my opinion and the shockwafe is quite a bit better in every way. I’ve heard the core 300 and 200 and klipsche set up is very nice and I liked it but feel you get more for the money with the Nakamichi set ups. I have an SVS PB3000 in my theater and it’s awesome when it comes to subs SVS is hard to beat but the 2 ported 10in downfiring subs that come with the Shockwafe are really awesome for watching movies they are gonna be hard to beat for any soundbar setup or package. I highly recommend the shockwafe wireless
Ya I have an SVS PB3000 in my theater and a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 with the 2 ported 10’s on one of my TV’s so when I got the 990f for my living room in October last year I was sooo disappointed by the f’s sub. I played around with it for 2 weeks moving it around everywhere in my room with bass enhancement cranked to +6 and it was just underwhelming no matter what I did. I hope they get a bigger or even an option to add a second one in a future model with more wattage going to the sub I really like the rest of the 990 set up though.
Nakamichi has probably the best most powerful sub performance on the sound bar market what were u trying to get at there chucky? Rubbish lol I love that term yes +6 was all maxed out and it was sadly underwhelming. Rubbish 🤣 I’m now beyond positive you have never heard a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless or Dragon with the 12’s it would rock your world maybe even open your eyes. 990f gives awesome punch lol
For that money you can get a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless which is much better than the Sonos arc ultra and will cost you less. You could also get a Dragon at that price. I’ve had both the shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 and the whole arc ultra setup with the era 300’s and gen 4 sub in my house and the shockwafe is by far the better buy and performer
Nakamichi makes really good soundbar systems that are worth the money. For around $1800 you can get the Shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 and it is worth every single penny. I own a 990, Shockwafe wireless and an AVR system in my theater. I highly recommend the Shockwafe wireless
The Nakamichi Shockwafe wireless is fucking awesome and one hell of an awesome soundbar setup. Worth every penny and I have seriously enjoyed mine. The 2 10in ported subs are just awesome and the rear speakers are as good as they get. The system offers a very good Dolby Atmos experience and if you love heavy bass this is the system to get
The actual soundbar on the shockwafe 11.2.6 is significantly better than the soundbar that comes with the 9.2.4. The 11.2.6 has significantly better atmos performance also. The 10in subs have been greatly improved on the 11.2.6 also. The 11.2.6 system uses twice the wattage almost at 2300 watts and the 9.2 uses 1300 watts. The only thing that the 9.2 has that is better is it uses 2 rear and 2 side speakers instead of just 2 rear speaker like the 11.2.6 uses but the 9.2 speakers arnt wireless you have to run cables to the subs
Just think about this. The Samsung is literally on the same level of sound quality. I had the full Sonos arc ultra in my living room for 5 weeks before I ended up buying the 990f and then I returned the 990f and exchanged for the 990D. The Sonos honestly isn’t even worth it for only a few hundred more. There are things I like even better about the 990D than the ultra. There is no way on earth that the ultra is worth $1700 more that is freakin laughable. You can get the Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 for only $1699 right now and it is way and I mean way better than the Sonos arc ultra. The Sonos is pure hype and seriously overpriced it’s just that simple
You don’t know what I’ve heard. I bet I have more experience with these bars than u. I only talk about ones that I have personally had set up in my house. You must not read very good because I recommend Nakamichi as the absolute best
If you want something with exceptional bass then you should check out Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6 or the Nakamichi Dragon. They both offer the best subwoofers in the soundbar business. The JBL will also have much better bass than the 990f. The sub is the weak point for the 990. The Nakamichi shockwafe wireless comes with 2 ported downfiring subs and they are just awesome for watching movies. I personally own a 990D and a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless. The 990 is very good but the shockwafe is awesome
I own a 990D and Nakamichi shockwafe wireless 11.2.6. I really like them both but the Nakamichi is better in every single way. The shockwafe is a beast and has much better Dolby Atmos performance and much much better and more impressive bass
I own a 990D and a Nakamichi shockwafe wireless. I highly highly recommend going with the Shockwafe especially with your room type and if you want or like good bass and subs. The 990 would work fine and is a great set up but the Nakamichi is just simply better in every single way. The 990f sub and the Nakamichi dual subs are like comparing a toddler with a full blown body builder there is just no real comparison. The Atmos performance is significantly better on the Nakamichi also along with the actual soundbar and rears
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Samsung
Q990F
77% positive of 600 users
Value for movies and easy setup, but music falls flat.
Acrobatic-Physics-75
