Question about settings on Nakamichi Shockwafe 7.1.4 system - Blu-ray Forum

Dastari · 04-10-2023, 04:58 AM

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a Nakamichi Shockwafe 7.1.4 system. There are a few things that confuse me about it, so I'd appreciate your feedback or help.

So the system automatically detects whether the media being played is DTS or Dolby. It can also be put in a stereo mode that differentiates between "Stereo Only" and "All Channel Stereo". Both of these reduce the sound input to just 2 inputs even if it's 5.1 or more. All Channel means that stereo sound plays from all 7.1 speakers. Stereo means that it just plays from the front. This I understand.

My question is that both the DTS and Dolby modes also have what they call "Native" mode, which means that the system just outputs the sound coming in without upmixing. So my first question is is there any difference between "Stereo Only" and "Native mode" if the sound signal input is from a DVD with 2-channel audio?

I've read people criticizing people on these forums who mention that they watched a movie by upmixing a 5.1 channel surround movie to 7.1.4. Is there a consensus on this? Is it just the height channels that make a problem with upmixing or is there an issue with upmixing 5.1 to 7.1? What is the issue that people feel happens when you upmix? Is it best to watch movies always in their native sound mix or is upmixing ever valid?

There are several settings under "equalizer". The system has a music mode, movie, mode, game mode, news mode, sports mode, and voice mode. Voice mode is the only one that I understand, since it seems to do some signal processing to clear out any sound that isn't voice. What are the other ones actually doing to the sound? They all have generic descriptions that really doesn't give much detail. If I'm watching a movie does it behoove me to put it on movie mode? Is it different if it's an action movie versus a comedy? What about action TV shows? Is this a giimick or are these settings actually useful?

Thoughts on this are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help with this.

04-10-2023, 04:58 AM	#1
Dastari Member Member since:Jan 2023 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:2	Question about settings on Nakamichi Shockwafe 7.1.4 system Hello everyone, I recently purchased a Nakamichi Shockwafe 7.1.4 system. There are a few things that confuse me about it, so I'd appreciate your feedback or help. So the system automatically detects whether the media being played is DTS or Dolby. It can also be put in a stereo mode that differentiates between "Stereo Only" and "All Channel Stereo". Both of these reduce the sound input to just 2 inputs even if it's 5.1 or more. All Channel means that stereo sound plays from all 7.1 speakers. Stereo means that it just plays from the front. This I understand. My question is that both the DTS and Dolby modes also have what they call "Native" mode, which means that the system just outputs the sound coming in without upmixing. So my first question is is there any difference between "Stereo Only" and "Native mode" if the sound signal input is from a DVD with 2-channel audio? I've read people criticizing people on these forums who mention that they watched a movie by upmixing a 5.1 channel surround movie to 7.1.4. Is there a consensus on this? Is it just the height channels that make a problem with upmixing or is there an issue with upmixing 5.1 to 7.1? What is the issue that people feel happens when you upmix? Is it best to watch movies always in their native sound mix or is upmixing ever valid? There are several settings under "equalizer". The system has a music mode, movie, mode, game mode, news mode, sports mode, and voice mode. Voice mode is the only one that I understand, since it seems to do some signal processing to clear out any sound that isn't voice. What are the other ones actually doing to the sound? They all have generic descriptions that really doesn't give much detail. If I'm watching a movie does it behoove me to put it on movie mode? Is it different if it's an action movie versus a comedy? What about action TV shows? Is this a giimick or are these settings actually useful? Thoughts on this are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help with this.

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