Nakamichi unveils the highly anticipated Shockwafe Wireless, the latest addition to its iconic Shockwafe soundbar lineup, designed from the ground up to transform home entertainment.
Since debuting the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 DTS:X in 2018—the first plug-and-play soundbar system featuring 9 channels and 2 subwoofers—Nakamichi has been at the forefront of innovation, with both higher channel counts and true theater-like performance, inspiring the rest of the industry to follow suit. The engineering team behind Shockwafe has once again set a new standard with an exclusive 11.2.6 channel configuration powered by 31 Danish-engineered Punktkilde speaker drivers, including all-new supercharged dual 10" wireless subwoofers.
This latest generation of Shockwafe boldly redefines soundbar technology, delivering a game-changing audio experience and establishing a new reference for soundbar performance.
The system creates a multi-layered acoustic dome within your room, where pristine vocals and an authentic 360° cinema experience come to life. Built on Nakamichi's exclusive 6 discrete height channel configuration, this industry-first innovation recreates breathtaking overhead sound effects that flow around and above you. With an unrivaled price-to-performance ratio, your listening space is transformed into an audio haven in just 30 minutes.
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Shockwafe Wireless 11.2.6 combines cutting-edge hardware and advanced processing to deliver a cinematic experience that rivals dedicated home theater systems, all in a simple plug-and-play setup.
Starring 31 Punktkilde drivers, including 9 precision-engineered tweeters, the system delivers unparalleled sound accuracy and fidelity. Inspired by the engineering principles of Scan-Speak, a world leader in loudspeaker transducers, these drivers render a balanced surround sound field with enhanced dynamic range. Frequently featured in premium loudspeakers, they reproduce lifelike height and surround effects that envelop listeners in an all-encompassing sound bubble.
6 dedicated height channels further elevate the system's performance—outclassing any other plug-and-play system. These channels seamlessly integrate with Nakamichi's proprietary Adaptive Height Dispersion (AHD) technology, the advanced height engine originally featured in the award-winning DRAGON Home Surround Sound System.
For the first time ever, Shockwafe Wireless introduces AHD Ultra, a revolutionary processing mode that redefines height speaker performance. This proprietary technology unlocks the full potential of the height channels, using state-of-the-art rendering to sculpt an astounding 3D soundscape. Every detail is brought to life with remarkable precision, delivering a truly immersive and expansive acoustic canopy that sets a new benchmark in object-based audio.
CINEMATIC SOUND REIMAGINED: BUILT TO BREATHE LIFE INTO EVERY FRAME
- Soundbar
The Shockwafe Wireless soundbar boasts a 54" chassis with a striking, futuristic design. Built with a prominent central arch, the middle of the soundbar houses 3" full-range drivers for superior dialogue clarity and warmth. Meanwhile, the side surround channels are each set in a dedicated chamber, providing ample air volume for optimal sound dispersion and performance. A total of 19 Punktkilde speaker drivers in the soundbar create an exceptionally powerful front soundstage that obliterates anything in its class.
The bar also features independent front and middle height channels, integrating a pair of up-firing full-range drivers and a custom-designed tweeter on each side. Leveraging AHD Ultra mode, these drivers unleash stunning overhead effects and crystal-clear trebles with enhanced positional accuracy. Together, they deliver vertical soundscapes that bring scenes to life with unmatched immersion, creating a captivating soundstage.
- Wireless Surround Speakers
Featuring a multi-directional array design with 5 Punktkilde drivers, each surround speaker broadcasts a seamless wall of sound that envelops the listener, harmoniously blending height, side, and rear channels with pinpoint directionality.
Each surround speaker is equipped with a pair of tweeters that deliver sparkling high frequencies, capturing every nuance of on-screen action with breathtaking precision. Strategically arranged in a bipolar configuration, the tweeters, paired with full-range drivers, create an astonishingly immersive soundscape, blending unparalleled spaciousness with flawless audio separation.
In AHD Ultra mode, the dedicated upfiring 3" full-range driver on the top of each speaker pushes vertical effects to unprecedented levels, amplifying height channels with extraordinary clarity and depth. Working in tandem with the soundbar, these speakers harness AHD Ultra's revolutionary processing to weave a vivid, multidimensional sonic tapestry, blanketing the listening area in lifelike sound that transports you directly into the heart of the action.
- Dual 10'' Subwoofers
In 2018, Nakamichi made history as the first in the industry to offer dual subwoofers in a single package. To this day, it remains the only brand to offer this exclusive feature, setting an unrivaled standard for jaw-dropping bass that engulfs every corner of the room.
The fully upgraded 10" Punktkilde-powered subwoofers have been redesigned from scratch, and unleash low frequencies with incomparable precision and power. The flared slot port is meticulously engineered to optimize airflow, ensuring smooth bass delivery throughout the listening space. This innovation allows deep rumbles, gunshots, and explosions to be experienced with authority and clarity, even during the most intense scenes. From ground-shaking rumbles to thunderous explosions, these subwoofers reproduce every detail with visceral impact and spine-tingling realism, converting any space into the ultimate cinematic sweet spot.
- Seamless Connectivity
Equipped with an Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) and two HDMI inputs for up to 8K60fps/4K120fps passthrough, Shockwafe Wireless delivers lossless audio with uncompromised quality. It supports leading content formats such as Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, and DTS:X®.
Wireless streaming capabilities, including Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.3, provide uninterrupted access to a wide range of content. For added versatility, legacy connectivity options, such as optical and aux-in, allow listeners to easily connect their favorite entertainment devices.
PRE-ORDER INFORMATION
The Nakamichi Shockwafe Wireless 11.2.6 Soundbar System will be available for $2,499 on the Nakamichi Official Web Store. To receive the latest updates on the system's release date, join the interest list: shockwafe.nakamichi-usa.com.
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