Why Shockwafe
Who is nakamichi?
Founded in 1948 by Mr Etsuro Nakamichi from a small research institute in Tokyo, Japan, Nakamichi’s high-end heritage stems from creating some of the most iconic audio innovations over the past 70+ years, shaping the industry and establishing ourselves as a respected name in high performance audio electronics.
HOw are Nakamichi Shockwafe Soundbars Unique?
👑 Features eARC with 3 x HDMI Inputs 👑
THE #1 RATED DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR, RE-INVENTED BY CURRENT SHOCKWAFE OWNERS
Dual 10" Subwoofers
(2nd Gen)
Enhanced hardware takes bass performance to thunderous new heights
Quad Surround Speakers
(2nd Gen)
Unmatched 360° surround, with Extended range twin-cone drivers and silk dome tweeters
SSE Max
Technology
The perfect convergence of power, processing and performance
BRAND EXCLUSIVE DUAL SUBWOOFER CONFIGURATION WITH EARC
Dual 8” Subwoofers
(2nd Gen)
Enhanced hardware delivers palpable, subterranean bass
Rear Surround Speakers
(2nd Gen)
True 360° Surround, with extended range twin-cone drivers and silk dome tweeters
SSE Max
Technology
The perfect convergence of power, processing and performance
THE ONLY DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR WITH A 10” SUBWOOFER AND REAR SPEAKERS BELOW $900
Fully Boosted 10”
Subwoofer
Delivers intense wall-shaking bass
Rear Surround Speakers
(2nd Gen)
True 360° surround, with extended range twin-cone drivers and silk dome tweeters
SSE Max
Technology
The perfect convergence of power, processing and performance
World’s only soundbar with
Dual Subwoofers and
quad modular surround speakers
World’s only soundbar with
Dual Subwoofers
360° moving sound that immerses you in the action
Why consider dual subwoofers?
For a Cinema-like Bass Experience: Cinemas use multiple subwoofers to create deep powerful bass that envelops its audience. Similarly, having 2 subwoofers at home would replicate the chest-thumping rumbles experienced in theaters, with evenly distributed, realistic bass that puts you inside the action.
99% of SOUNDBARS USE virtual surround sound.
Why Choose a Soundbar with rear Surround speakers?
True Cinema Experience at home: Cinemas are built with speakers located all around the seating area to make the audience feel like they are in the center of the action. Having rear surround speakers replicates the acoustic design of the cinema, bringing a similar experience into your living room.
DID A LOT OF RESEARCH, AND NAKAMICHI'S SOUNDBARS KEEP COMING UP AS TOP RATED?
Our True Surround Soundbars deliver superior audio performance with industry exclusive features, such as Dual subwoofers and Quad surround speakers, delivering the cinema experience at home at a compelling price to performance ratio. Here's what our customers have to say:
Shockwafe AlL-IN-ONE Vs A/V Receiver + Speaker Systems: Which is better?
Here's what customers say about our products when benchmarked against their A/V receiver-powered sound systems at home:
Audio Formats, Connectivity and Compatibility
What formats do Shockwafe soundbars support?
Nakamichi Shockwafe soundbars support a wide range of the latest formats, including:
Other formats supported include: LPCM 7.1, LPCM 5.1, PCM 2.0, Dolby Surround & DTS Neural:X Upmixing
What is Dolby Atmos?
One of the most significant developments in surround sound technology, Dolby Atmos allows sound engineers to add up to 128 simultaneous audio objects - including overhead effects into their sound to create three-dimensional audio that feels more spacious, immersive and real than ever before.
How is AptX™ HD and AptX superior to other Bluetooth codecs?
AptX is a significant step up from standard Bluetooth SBC codecs, enabling 16-bit, wired quality sound to be transmitted wirelessly between devices. This is available on our Shockwafe SSE series.
AptX™ HD makes full use of the increased data transmission capabilities from Bluetooth 5.0, enabling 24-bit, high resolution audio to be transmitted wirelessly from compatible devices. This bringing a superior wireless listening experience and is available on our Shockwafe 9.2 eARC.
If I play older content or music, will I get surround sound?
Absolutely. All of our Shockwafe soundbar systems are engineered with Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) technology that utilizes proprietary processing and upmixing techniques to deliver true surround sound.
For Movies with surround sound, there are 2 modes you can choose from: Dolby Surround and Dolby Upmix.
For Music (e.g. Youtube) or Movies with weak surround sound content, try our All Channel Stereo Mode! Stereo content will be played through the rear speakers, creating a wider, more immersive soundstage.
Can I use one Remote?
Yes, you can do so by establishing a HDMI-CEC connection between your television and soundbar. This will allow you to use your television or source device's remote to control the soundbar after initial setup.
What HDMI Cables do you recommend?
We recommend using the same type of cable for all devices connected via HDMI to the soundbar and TV to maintain consistent bandwidth and maximum stability.
Our most recommended HDMI cables are:
Product Specifications and Accessories
Are the rear speakers wireless? ARE speaker stands INCLUDED?
The rear speakers are wired to the subwoofers via the included cables. The subwoofers are wireless and designed to be placed at the back of the room, eliminating the need to run any cables across your room. Speaker stands are not included.
DO SHOCKWAFE SOUNDBARS WORK WITH A/V RECEIVERS?
An A/V receiver will not be necessary anymore. Our soundbars already contain all functions of an A/V receiver, and can receive, process and output all of the most advanced audio and video standards, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Vision and 4K HDR.
Do I need to buy additional cables to connect the surround speakers to the soundbar?
No, you do not need to. Our soundbar systems are packaged with surround speaker cables (32.8ft long) that should be sufficient in length for most living rooms.
However, if your setup requires longer RCA cables, you may purchase them via the links below:
Do I need to buy my own wall-mounting accessories?
A wall mounting template, wall mounts and suitable wall-mount screws have been included in the box.
Shipping, Warranty and Customer Support
Where can I purchase a Shockwafe soundbar system?
If you reside in the US, please purchase from our online partners here.
If you reside outside the US, you may purchase via B&H’s international shipping options here.
What is the warranty coverage for shockwafe soundbars?
All Shockwafe Soundbars purchased from an authorized retailer comes with 1 year parts and labor USA warranty. Our team of Nakamichi Support Ninjas are based in California, ready to assist you in maximizing the performance of your Shockwafe soundbar system. They have extensive knowledge as they are all Shockwafe soundbar owners.
Do you ship internationally?
While we only ship within USA, you can take advantage of B&H’s delivery options. B&H is able to ship to most countries worldwide.
Please note that our 1 year parts and labor warranty is only valid for in the USA. In the event that your international order requires servicing, as long as you can ship the product back to us in California and provide a USA shipping address, we will honor the warranty.
Can I audition your soundbars IN a store?
Having in-store displays, salespeople and marketing equals to additional costs. Thus, our products are only sold online, allowing us to offer the best price to performance ratio in the industry by passing the savings to customers.
Our Soundbars are top-rated across all retail channels that we have presence in, including Amazon, Best Buy and B&H .
Who are the nakamichi ninjas?
They are a group of highly-trained customer support experts based in California, USA, who are proud Nakamichi Shockwafe owners as well.
Email Support: support@nakamichi-usa.com
Phone Support: +1 (415) 805 6913
Operating hours: Weekdays from 10am - 7pm PST, and 10am - 5pm PST on Saturday and Select Holidays
Other Commonly Asked Questions
My TV has no HDMI ARC port. Can I still use it with a Shockwafe soundbar?
Yes, you can still connect your TV, as long as it has an Optical or Coaxial audio output port. Please refer to our plug and play matching tool to pre-configure your system connections.
Can a Nakamichi Shockwafe work well in a Small room?
Absolutely! The surround sound of all Shockwafe soundbars can be customized to your room size and ceiling height via the remote control.
Our Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 can also be configured to deliver our signature surround sound even in small rooms by attaching our quad modular surround speakers in pairs to form dipole speakers.
Can I connect an older device to the Nakamichi Shockwafe?
Yes, Older devices such as a CD and DVD Players can be connected via the optical, coaxial or AUX-IN port on the Nakamichi Shockwafe Soundbar.
If I have trouble connecting and configuring my system, how can I get help?
If you are setting up your system for the first time, check out our setup guide here.
If you have any questions, you can reach our Nakamichi Ninjas by:
Email: support@nakamichi-usa.com
Telephone: +1 (415) 805 6913
Operating hours: Weekdays from 10am - 6:45pm PST, and 10am - 5pm PST on Saturday and Select Holidays
