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"twitter:title": "Compare Nakamichi DRAGON vs Shockwafe Soundbar Systems" --- ## SHOCKWAFE Ultra 9.2 eARC ![Shockwafe Wireless 11.2.6 system hero image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FBFCM%2520SWW%25202026%2520LE.webp&w=2560&q=80) ## SHOCKWAFE Wireless ![Shows the dragon system with quad 12" subwoofers](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedproductsdragondragon_quad_12dragon-quad-12-system.png&w=2560&q=80) ## DRAGON ## Overview 9.2.4 Channels 11.2.6 Channels Up to 11.4.6 Channels 45″ Soundbar 54″ Soundbar 58″ Soundbar ![Silk Dome Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-Silk-Dome.svg&w=640&q=80) Silk Dome Tweeters ![Punktkilde Tweeters Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-Punktkilde.svg&w=640&q=80) Punktkilde Tweeters ![Dragon AMT tweeters Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-AMT.svg&w=640&q=80) AMT Tweeters ![dual 10 subwoofers icon](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fdual-10-subwoofers-icon&w=640&q=80) Dual 10" Subwoofers ![Dual 10 Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-Dual-10.svg&w=640&q=80) Upgraded Dual 10" Punktkilde Subwoofers ![Dragon Quad Subs Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-Quad-Subs.svg&w=640&q=80) Scalable Bass, Up to Quad 12" Subwoofers ![SSE MAX Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-SSE-MAX.svg&w=640&q=80) Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) MAX — — ![AHD Ultra Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-AHD.svg&w=640&q=80) Adaptive Height Dispersion (AHD) Ultra Six Height Channels — ![Dragon AHD Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-AHD.svg&w=640&q=80) Adaptive Height Dispersion (AHD) Ultra Six Height Channels PerfectHeight Mechanism ![113 dB Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-113-dB.svg&w=640&q=80) Loudness / SPL ![120 dB Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-120dB.svg&w=640&q=80) Loudness / SPL ![131 dB Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-131-dB.svg&w=640&q=80) Loudness / SPL ![1300W Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-1300W.svg&w=640&q=80) Total Peak Power ![2300W Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-2300W.svg&w=640&q=80) Total Peak Power ![5500W Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONUp%2520to%25205500%2520Watts.svg&w=640&q=80) Total Peak Power ![HDMI Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-HDMI.svg&w=640&q=80) HDMI Ports x3 4K 60Hz Resolution ![Hdmi 2.1 Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-HDMI2.1.svg&w=640&q=80) HDMI 2.1 Ports x2 4K 120Hz Resolution ![Hdmi 2.1 Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-HDMI2.1.svg&w=640&q=80) HDMI 2.1 Ports x3 4K 120Hz Resolution ![logo of dolby atmos and dtsx](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fdolby_atmos_and_dtsx_543_181.webp&w=640&q=80) Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound DTS:X Spatial Audio — ![logo of dolby atmos and dtsx](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fdolby_atmos_and_dtsx_543_181.webp&w=640&q=80) Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound DTS:X Spatial Audio — ![Pro Cinema Engine Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-Pro-cinema-engine.svg&w=640&q=80) Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound DTS:X Pro Spatial Audio Pro-Cinema Engine ![Bluetooth Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARCbluetooth.svg&w=640&q=80) Bluetooth 5.0 Qualcomm aptX HD — ![Bluetooth Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-BT.svg&w=640&q=80) Bluetooth 5.3 — Apple Airplay 2 ![Dragon Bluetooth](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONbluetooth.svg&w=640&q=80) Bluetooth 5.0 Qualcomm aptX HD — ![Remote Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompare9.2-eARC9.2-eARC-Remote.svg&w=640&q=80) 43-Key Advanced Illuminated Remote Infrared Connection - - ![Remote Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwsww-Remote.svg&w=640&q=80) ![Mobile App Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fseedcompareswwmobile-app.svg&w=640&q=80) 43-Key Advanced Illuminated Remote Infrared Connection - Mobile Application Remote Available ![Dragon Remote Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONDRAGON-Remote.svg&w=640&q=80) ![Mobile App Image](https://www.nakamichi-usa.com/v2-assets/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fmain-site-cms-topaz.vercel.app%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FseedcompareDRAGONmobile-app.svg&w=640&q=80) 43-Key Advanced Illuminated Remote Infrared Connection Bluetooth Connection Mobile Application Remote Available ## Hardware Specifications 1 x 45" Soundbar - 6 x 2.75" Extended Range Twin-Cone Drivers - 2 x 1" Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeters 1 x 54" Soundbar - 8 x 2.75" Punktkilde Full Range Drivers - (Left, Right, Inner and Outer Surround Channel) - 2 x 3" Punktkilde Full Range Drivers - (Center Channel) - 4 x 3" Punktkilde Full Range Up-firing Drivers - 5 x 1" Punktkilde Tweeters 1 x 58" Main Unit - 10 x 3" Drivers - 4 x 3" Dual-Angled Up-firing Speakers - 3 x 1.5" Air Motion Tweeters 2 x Wireless Subwoofers - 1 x 10" Down-Firing Subwoofer (Each) 2 x Wireless Subwoofers - 1 x 10" Punktkilde Subwoofer (Per Cabinet) Up to 4 x Wireless Subwoofers - 4 x 12" Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Aluminum Subwoofers with 12" Carbon Passive Radiator, or - 2 x 12" Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Aluminum Subwoofers with 12" Carbon Passive Radiator, or - 1 x 12” Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Aluminum Subwoofer with 12” Carbon Passive Radiator, or - 2 x Dual-Opposing 8" Subwoofers 4 x Side Surround Speakers (RCA Connection to Subwoofers) - 1 x 3" Extended Range Twin-Cone Driver (Each) - 1 x 1" Silk Dome Surround Effects Tweeter (Each) 2 x Bipolar Wireless Surround Speakers - 2 x 3" Punktkilde Full Range Drivers - 2 x 1" Punktkilde Tweeters - 1 x 3" Punktkilde Up-firing Driver 2 x Omni-Motion Reference Surround Speakers - 2 x 1.5" Air Motion Tweeters (Side and Rear Surround) - 2 x 3.5" Drivers (Side and Rear Surround) - 1 x 3" Rotatable Up-firing Driver — - — — - — System Expandability - Wireless connection with up to 4 DRAGON subwoofer cabinets; modular expansions sold separately Total Speaker Drivers - 18 Total Speaker Drivers - 31 Total Speaker Drivers - With 4 x 12" Subwoofers: 31 - With 2 x 12" Subwoofers: 29 - With 1 x 12” Subwoofer: 28 - With 2 x Dual-Opposing 8" Subwoofers: 31 ## Audio Performance Audio Channels - Up to 9.2.4 Audio Channels - 11.2.6 Audio Channels - Up to 11.4.6 with 4 Wireless Subwoofer Cabinets Loudness / Sound Pressure Level (SPL) - 113 dB Loudness / Sound Pressure Level (SPL) - 120 dB Loudness / Sound Pressure Level (SPL) - With 4 x 12" Subwoofers: 131 dB - With 2 x 12" Subwoofers: 127 dB - With 1 x 12” Subwoofer: 125 dB - With 2 x Dual-Opposing 8" Subwoofers: - 125 dB Total Power - 1300 W Total Power - 2300 W Total Power - With 4 x 12” Subwoofers: 5500W\* - With 2 x 12” Subwoofers: 3850W\* - With 1 x 12” Subwoofer: 3000W\* - With 2 x Dual-Opposing 8” Subwoofers: 3000W Overall Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz Overall Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz Overall Frequency Response - With 4 or 2 or 1 x 12” Subwoofers: 19Hz - 40kHz - With 2 x Dual-Opposing 8" Subwoofers: 20Hz - 40kHz ## Connectivity Input - HDMI In - Optical In - Coaxial In - 3.5mm Analog In - USB Type-A Input - 2 x HDMI 2.1 In - Optical In - Aux In Input - 3 x HDMI 2.1 In - Optical In - Aux In Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX™ HD Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth 5.3 - AirPlay 2 Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX™ HD - — - — Audio Outputs - Optical Out - Aux Out USB - Type-A (Firmware Upgrade Only) USB - Type-A (Firmware Upgrade Only) USB - Type-A (Firmware Upgrade Only) Power Input - Soundbar: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz - Subwoofer: 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power Input - 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power Input - Main Unit: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz - Surround Speakers: 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz - 12" Subwoofer: 110 - 120V/220 - 240V, 50/60Hz - Dual-Opposing 8" Subwoofer: 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz - — Wi-Fi - 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz - — ## HDMI Number of Inputs & Outputs - 3 Inputs / 1 Output (eARC) Number of Inputs & Outputs - 2 Inputs / 1 Output (eARC) Number of Inputs & Outputs - 3 Inputs / 1 Output (eARC) Video Passthrough - up to 4K60Hz Video Passthrough - up to 4K120Hz/8K60Hz Video Passthrough - Up to 4K120Hz/8K60Hz Dolby Vision Pass-through - Yes Dolby Vision Pass-through - Yes Dolby Vision Pass-through - Yes HDR Pass-through - Yes HDR Pass-through - Yes HDR Pass-through - Yes - — Other Features Pass-through - VRR/ALLM/FRL Other Features Pass-through - VRR/ALLM/FRL HDMI CEC - Yes HDMI CEC - Yes HDMI CEC - Yes 4K Video Upscaling - No 4K Video Upscaling - No 4K Video Upscaling - Yes ## Audio Format Surround Formats - Dolby Atmos - DTS:X Surround Formats - Dolby Atmos - DTS:X Surround Formats - Dolby Atmos - DTS:X PRO Codec Support - Dolby TrueHD - Dolby MAT - Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital - DTS:X - DTS-HD Master Audio - DTS-HD High Resolution Audio - DTS Digital Surround - LPCM 7.1 - LPCM 5.1 - PCM 2.0 Codec Support - Dolby TrueHD - Dolby MAT - Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital - DTS:X - DTS-HD Master Audio - DTS-HD High Resolution Audio - DTS Digital Surround - LPCM 7.1 - LPCM 5.1 - PCM 2.0 Codec Support - Dolby TrueHD - Dolby MAT - Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital - DTS:X - DTS-HD Master Audio - DTS-HD High Resolution Audio - DTS Digital Surround - LPCM 7.1 - LPCM 5.1 - PCM 2.0 Audio Enhancement - Basic Room Size Calibration (3 predefined sizes) Audio Enhancement - In-App Room Size Calibration Audio Enhancement - Channel Volume Control - Quad Subwoofer Setup - Height Effects Setup - Audio Calibration ## Display Soundbar - 5-Character Display Soundbar - 8-Character Display Soundbar - 2-Line Dot Matrix Display ## Control Remote Control - 43-Key LED Backlit Infrared Remote Control - 43-Key LED Backlit Infrared Remote Control - 43-Key LED Backlit Bluetooth + Infrared - — Smart App - Wireless Remote Control App Supports - iOS and Android Smart App - Wireless Remote Control App Supports - iOS and Android - — - — On-Screen Display - General Functions + Calibration \*INFERNO mode enabled. 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