Nakamichi Adds Dolby Atmos, Vision and Exclusive Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) Processing Technology to its Shockwafe 9.2, 7.2 and 7.1 Soundbars, Creating the Most Advanced Instant Home Theater Solution in the Market
The 2019 Nakamichi Shockwafe soundbar lineup, powered by the revolutionary Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) processing technology, comes with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Dolby Vision, offering an all-encompassing but simple, multi-channel home theater solution for rooms of all shapes and sizes. As part of Nakamichi's 70th anniversary, existing Shockwafe DTS:X soundbar customers will be able to enjoy these new features via a free firmware upgrade.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nakamichi has announced 3 latest additions to its Shockwafe soundbar series with the Ultra 9.2 SSE, Elite 7.2 SSE and Pro 7.1 SSE Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbars. The highly-acclaimed Shockwafe soundbar series has been recognized for its unrivalled price-to-performance ratio and industry-leading innovations, such as its true discrete multi-channel configurations, dual wireless subwoofers, and 2-Way synchronized surround rear speakers. The revolutionary Spatial Surround Elevation (SSE) technology builds on this legacy by delivering the most immersive surround sound experience in the soundbar industry. The Ultra 9.2 SSE will be available in late November 2018, while the Elite 7.2 and Pro 7.1 SSE soundbars will be available in Q1 and Q2 2019. The MSRPs of these products are $1,499, $1,099 and $899 respectively.
As part of Nakamichi's 70th anniversary, the brand would like to show its appreciation by providing existing Shockwafe DTS:X soundbar owners the opportunity to upgrade their systems to enjoy all of these new features via a free firmware upgrade. For more info, visit http://www.nakamichi-usa.com/shockwafe-sse.
"The new Shockwafe SSE soundbars extend our vision of redefining the expectations of a soundbar system," says Nakamichi USA CEO, Rayman Cheng. "The introduction of SSE technology, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, alongside our state-of-the-art hardware makes Shockwafe the most advanced series of soundbars in the market today. Users can transform any room into a movie theater in approximately 30 minutes with our plug-and-play simplicity, speaker placement flexibility and best-in-class surround sound performance."
NAKAMICHI NAMED CES 2019 INNOVATION AWARDS HONOREE FOR SHOCKWAFE ULTRA 9.2 SSE ATMOS/DTS:X SOUNDBAR (2019)
An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 29 product categories. A panel of industry experts review submissions based on design functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare against competition. The new Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SSE Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar is the only soundbar to be included in CES 2019 Innovation Awards.
NAKAMICHI SPATIAL SURROUND ELEVATION (SSE) ADVANCED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
SSE encompasses 3 processing engines that deliver the most life-like surround sound experience offered by any soundbar in the market. These engines include:
1) Spatial Processor: Performs spatial-amplification techniques and engages the 4-6 high-frequency tweeters located around the user (4 tweeters for 7.1/7.2 SSE and 6 for 9.2 SSE) to unlock extra details, enhance directionality and enlarge spaciousness of the surround sound experience.
2) Surround Processor: Executes upmixing, phase and volume improvements to optimize the clarity and balance of the surround sound across all channels, delivering up to 9.2.4, 7.2.4 and 7.1.4 channels of completely uncompromising surround sound on the Ultra 9.2, Elite 7.2 and Pro 7.1 SSE models, respectively.
3) Elevation Processor: Enables the processing of all 3D object-based content, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and interlaces a height effects sound layer into each of the 12-16 speaker drivers (12 for 7.1/7.2 SSE and 16 for 9.2 SSE) located around the user, resulting in the most immersive perception of directionally vertical effects.
For more information on SSE technology and firmware upgrade timeline, visit http://www.nakamichi-usa.com/shockwafe-sse.
INSTANT CINEMA-GRADE SURROUND SOUND
With the new Shockwafe SSE soundbars, Nakamichi is taking strides towards achieving its vision of transforming every single living room into a seamless, cinema-grade movie theater. Regardless of user's sound preference, device configuration, budget or living room shape and size, our lineup of plug-and-play, true discrete surround soundbars ensure that there is always a home theater solution that fits your needs.
1) Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 SSE Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar (MSRP $1,499): The industry's first soundbar with dual 10" wireless subwoofers, SSE technology and 4 modular surround speakers, users will be attracted by its effortlessly powerful, evenly-distributed bass and truly immersive 360-degree surround sound that performs consistently in any room environment, making it comparable to a full-featured A/V receiver-based surround sound system in terms of acoustic performance but with a setup time of approximately 30 minutes. Customize the surround performance to best fit your home theater environment with the 6 flexible placement options of the quad modular surround speakers (see image).
Available date: November 2018
For more info, visit http://www.nakamichi-usa.com/shockwafe-ultra-92
2) Shockwafe Elite 7.2 SSE Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar (MSRP $1,099): The best-performing 7-channel discrete soundbar with exclusive dual 8" wireless subwoofers, SSE technology and 2-Way synchronized surround rear speakers, users will experience adrenaline-pumping bass effects evenly throughout the room with zero localization. Enjoy spacious, dynamic moving audio that flows all around and above your home theater environment.
Available date: Q1 2019
3) Shockwafe Pro 7.1 SSE Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar ($899): A meaningful upgrade from any 2.1 channel and 5.1 channel soundbar system, users will instantly transform their living room into a world-class home theater. Experience the extra surround sound details, precise directionality and enlarged spaciousness you have been missing out on.
Available date: Q2 2019
ABOUT NAKAMICHI
Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Mr. Etsuro Nakamichi, and has since established itself as a trusted creator of high-quality audio products that deliver sound, style and substance. The Nakamichi product line is driven by an intense scientific curiosity, the love of music, and commitment to uncompromising quality and performance.
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