| Name | Nakamichi Dragon | Sonos Arc Ultra |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $3999.99 | $999 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 11.4.6 | 9.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | - | 9.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Same channel configuration, but with real surround sound and stronger subs (all play same sub channel). |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 20: Bar: 10× 3″ driver + 4× 3″ upfiring, Surrounds: 4× 3.5″ driver + 2× 3″ upfiring | 6: 6× unknown size |
| Tweeters - total | 7: Bar: 3× 1.5″ air motion, Surrounds: 4× 1.5″ air motion | 7: 7× unknown size |
| Subwoofers | 4× 8.0″ | 1× Sound Motion |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 3000 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Yes | Virtual |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
| Sound calibration? | Manual calibration | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 3× | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ (2×; in & out) | Use Optical to HDMI adapter (not included) |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ (2×; in & out) | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | None | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | None | Sonos S2 |
| Voice assistant? | No | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
| Wireless surrounds? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, 2× subwoofer, 2× surround | Soundbar |
| 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) | 117.8×7.5×11.06 |
| 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) | 46.38×2.95×4.35 |
| Weight (kg): | 14.6, 15.6 (each sub), 4.0 (each surround) | 5.9 |
| Weight (lbs): | 32.2, 34.4 (each sub), 8.8 (each surround) | 13.01 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount bracket | Yes |
| Color options: | Black | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote | HDMI cable |
| More info | ||
| Model number | dragon | ARCG2##1 |
| User guide / manual | User manual | User Guide |
| Official site link | Nakamichi-USA.com | Sonos.com |
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