| Name | Sennheiser Ambeo Max | Nakamichi Dragon |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $2499.95 | $3999.99 |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1.4 | 11.4.6 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.5.4, (add up to 4 subs) | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 8: 6×4″ cellulose cones + 2×3.5″ upfiring | 20: Bar: 10× 3″ driver + 4× 3″ upfiring, Surrounds: 4× 3.5″ driver + 2× 3″ upfiring |
| Tweeters - total | 5: 5×1″ (2 sideways) | 7: Bar: 3× 1.5″ air motion, Surrounds: 4× 1.5″ air motion |
| Subwoofers | 0 (woofers play LFE) | 4× 8.0″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 250 W | 3000 W |
| Frequency range | 30 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| DTS:X support | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Manual calibration |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | ❌ |
| 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 | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | AMBEO|OS | None |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | No |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 4 subwoofers: Ambeo sub (8″) | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Yes (included) |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar, 2× subwoofer, 2× surround |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 126.5×12.5×17.1(feet add 1 cm height) | 147.57×11.18×19.56, 31.75×53.09×28.45 (subwoofers), 22.86×27.18×11.18 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 49.8×4.9×6.7(feet add 0.39 inch height) | 58.1×4.4×7.7, 12.5×20.9×11.2 (subwoofers), 9.0×10.7×4.4 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 18.5 | 14.6, 15.6 (each sub), 4.0 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 40.8 | 32.2, 34.4 (each sub), 8.8 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount | Yes, with optional wall mount bracket |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, calibration microphone | HDMI cable, remote |
| More info | ||
| Model number | SB01 | dragon |
| User guide / manual | Instruction manual | User manual |
| Official site link | Sennheiser-hearing.com | Nakamichi-USA.com |
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