Name | Nakamichi Dragon | Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 eARC |
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MSRP | $3999.99 | $1499.99 |
Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 11.4.6 | 9.2.4 |
Expandable up to: | - | - |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 20: Bar: 10× 3″ driver + 4× 3″ upfiring, Surrounds: 4× 3.5″ driver + 2× 3″ upfiring | 10: Bar: 6× 2.75″ twin-cone, Surrounds: 4× 3″ twin-cone |
Tweeters - total | 7: Bar: 3× 1.5″ air motion, Surrounds: 4× 1.5″ air motion | 6: Bar: 2× 1″ silk dome (side), Surrounds: 4× 1″ silk dome |
Subwoofers | 4× 8.0″ | 2× 10″ |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 3000 W | 1300 W |
Frequency range | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
DTS:X support | Yes | Yes |
Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
Surround sound? | Yes | Yes |
Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | Shockwafe SSE Max |
Sound calibration? | Manual calibration | Manual calibration |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 3× | ✔ 3× |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ (2×; in & out) | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ (2×; in & out) | ✔ |
USB-A port? | Service only | Service only |
Other audio ports | None | Coaxial |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | None | None |
Voice assistant? | No | No |
Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
AirPlay? | ❌ | ❌ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ❌ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
Wireless surrounds? | Yes (included) | Yes (included), wiredconnection to subwoofer |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar, 2× subwoofer, 2× surround | Soundbar, 2× subwoofer, 4× surround |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 147.57×11.18×19.56, 31.75×53.09×28.45 (subwoofers), 22.86×27.18×11.18 (each surround) | 115.57×7.62×9.14, 30.48×51.31×34.54 (subwoofers), 12.19×20.57×14.22 (each surround) |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 58.1×4.4×7.7, 12.5×20.9×11.2 (subwoofers), 9.0×10.7×4.4 (each surround) | 45.5×3.0×3.6, 12×20.2×13.6 (subwoofers), 4.8×8.1×5.6 (each surround) |
Weight (kg): | 14.6, 15.6 (each sub), 4.0 (each surround) | 2.72, 10.80 (each sub), 1.32 (each surround) |
Weight (lbs): | 32.2, 34.4 (each sub), 8.8 (each surround) | 6.0, 23.8 (each sub), 2.9 (each surround) |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount bracket | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
Color options: | Black | Black |
Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote | HDMI, Optical, AUX, and RCA cables, remote, wall mounting kit |
More info | ||
Model number | dragon | 92earc |
User guide / manual | User manual | User manual |
Official site link | Nakamichi-USA.com | Nakamichi-USA.com |
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