Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 With Dual Opposing 8" Subs Review - Nothing Can Compare

[@jimmyispromo]

Lowest price of the year is RIGHT NOW through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Purchase the Nakamichi Dragon Here: dragon.nakamichi-usa.com/ Exclusively Designed Speaker Stands: amzn.to/4fD2RcV Surround sound Stands in Video: amzn.to/4eNnTnQ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:08 The Setup 3:27 Most Important Part/Unbiased Neighbors Listen 14:15 Comparing Dragon with 9.2.4 16:22 New Remote and Application! 23:26 My Final Review and Thoughts The comparison i gave vs the expensive system was this: 24Ch StormAudio Processor + *16Ch Marantz AMP 10 + *2Ch Marantz MM7025, etc

[@AshleyJae12]

Dragon 1 year owner here, have the exact system featured in this video. Coming from the traditional avr route with my almost 15k Denon and KEF setup, to the I would say that for the price and simplicity to set up, it is a no brainer. Kids are happy, wife is happy, i am ecstatic. Was actually blown off by how a "soundbar" could sound so clear, detailed and accurate! Give it go and you will know..

[@onedaymagari]

Had the chance to hear this at my friend's place and WOW I was impressed! I just got mine this week and I agree with everything said in this review. Highly recommended 👍🏻

[@jimmyispromo]

Thanks for sharing! I know some AVR heavy folks hate it cause this system can beat theirs haha

[@Salmoncrack]

What's better than one of my favorite reviewers reviewing my favorite soundbar? Jimmy was the one who got me introduced to the Nakamichi brand with his review of the shockwafe back then. Just got myself another 12" subwoofer to expand the original dragon system. Let me just say, the best got even better! I thought my dragon has peaked but how wrong was I. With the 12" sub, bass is obviously stronger and gets much deeper. But hey, separation and Atmos seemed much more improved too!🤘

[@jimmyispromo]

You went with the 12" sub version? Man, I bet you're rocking that living room/Movie room. 😄

[@MrBjorn6]

​@@jimmyispromo I got 2 12 inch subwoofers with 2 8inch subwoofers

[@Salmoncrack]

@@jimmyispromo thanks for the video and reply! what can i say? im guilty of spending most of my time in my movie room these days!

[@axelmaglier4566]

This makes me wish I had more friends who were into sound systems. The Dragon deserves an audience!

[@dsouthernflyboi]

Being able to hear the talking in Interstellar is a huge positive. Honestly that all I needed to hear as that alone sold me as I know Christopher Nolen movies can be tough to hear vocally. I wonder how Tenet sounds.

[@jimmyispromo]

Love having both and all. Sound, bass, treble and voice all clear.

[@randomchannel2780]

Wow this is a unique video indeed, a nice refresh from smartphone videos

[@ismaelcardosodemoura436]

Coming from an AVR setup myself, I never thought I’d be this impressed by a soundbar.

[@kevinexit12]

Thanks for this video. I just saw this product for the first time. I'm definitely gonna get this. I love good sound. This product just brought old memories back in the days when we had big speakers in our living rooms giving that earthquake kind of boom sound.

[@SenterklasBerkarya]

Finally something different to a review. This video proves it: sometimes it isn’t just about sound, it’s about creating moments with people around you. Cheesy I know, Happy holidays y’all!

[@ccp4161]

Loved mine with two 8-inch subs, but adding two 12s has me over the top.

[@jimmyispromo]

Haha! 12s would be insane.

[@TechWithBrett]

Great in depth review! Impressive.

[@jimmyispromo]

Much appreciated!

[@kkenmmac22]

The soundbar should be at the edge of your tv stand to avoid diffraction, this will also help improve speech intelligibility.

[@jimmyispromo]

I'll try that. Thank you

[@Qmontae]

Whoa this is nice!!

[@MiguelLopez-kx4rf]

You can actually feel the passion behind this system. It’s not just tech; it’s art in sound engineering.

[@andreaorellana823]

From Shockwafe 9.2 to the Dragon? Your setup is giving me serious envy.

[@abhtv1297]

I would love for Santa to bring me a set. I had the pleasure of hearing one and it makes my little soundbar sound like a sprinkler compared to Niagara falls. Well congrats to those who own one. Come on Santa ive been nice, mostly. We can forget that one incident. Please santa

[@teddine7366]

Does anybody remember the Nakamichi Dragon cassette decks? Them decks were legendary. I had one in the 90's and the recordings you could make with them identical to the source material you were using. And them decks were a favorite of deadheads that recorded the shows live to bootleg them. As far as this soundbar goes, I have heard it several times and was impressed for it being a soundbar. But... I do prefer the traditional speaker setup and separate av receiver. I do see where this makes more sense for certain living situations though.

[@rdevn]

Awesome review, just made my order! Been eyeing the dragon for a while and considering the other options of samsung q990d and the sony bravia. But after reading/watching so many reviews, I get the sense that dragon is on a different level in terms of clarity and surround sound performance. Excited to test it out on my own!

[@jimmyispromo]

Awesome! Let me know what you think. Its great for tv but shines with movies with the audio and channel mixing.

[@goodeggproductions]

I have the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 system from Nakamichi for about 5 years and there's one major problem with it. When the input signal drops to zero, the system takes a full second to two seconds to return once it gets a non-zero signal again. For instance, when watching a KZbin video through it, if they used gating for their talking head, and there's no background music or other sound, the input signal is essentially zero, and the system "turns off" and when the voice comes back, it takes the system some time to restore the sound, which makes listening to a video like that very disappointing. It also can take up to 4 seconds for a new input to begin being played. For instance, playing a new KZbin video. I can miss a few seconds before the sound actually starts playing. For MOST content, this is never an issue, as almost no sound input is zero from standard media. It's just on some poorly mastered KZbin videos with gating or extreme noise reduction. No firmware update or settings are able to fix this issue that I've found. It's very frustrating for a system that was so expensive. I wonder if the Dragon does a similar thing. It's possible this is coming from the eARC input from the LG smart TV that I'm playing the KZbin from, but I can't control that. The other issue is that I think I blew one of the subwoofer boxes when I played Oppenheimer on it a few months ago. It still works, but it now gives me some weird random thunks and pops on some playback of some content. I'd love to upgrade to this Dragon, but it's just far too expensive for what it is, especially if it exhibits the same odd behaviors as my Shockwafe system.

[@youngheart49877]

Hi just subscribed. I watched your video of nakamichi dragon last night and found it very informative. I live in United Kingdom and will be buying this soundbar in March next year, which will compliment my 85 inch Samsung. If you happen to make a more in depth nakamichi dragon then that works be great. As this will be my first dolby atmos surround system. 👍👌

[@MrBjorn6]

You will be completely blown away

[@jimmyispromo]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@khirschman7]

Hey Dan you looking good buddy....

[@todddietzman8475]

Love the shirt great video

[@coreycoleman4276]

You can definitely get a 11.4.6 way cheaper then $30,000, don't know where you came up with that high number, my homeboy got a 11.4.6 and he didn't pay $30,000 for it, and it sounds awesome.

[@herman195585]

I stopped watching after he said that. This must be a paid Nakamichi commercial.

[@jimmyispromo]

Not paid. Just comparing which components would be needed to achieve this level

[@jimmyispromo]

He may have one cheaper but not a 1 for 1 comparable to the quality. Have to compare with - 24Ch StormAudio Processor + 16Ch Marantz AMP 10 + 2Ch Marantz MM7025

[@robertwilliams1215]

@@jimmyispromo I tried to stop watching but I was laughing too hard. Keep telling yourself ( and your viwers ) that. Anyone who knows audio knows better. Watch some professional reviewers who tested this and hear their comments.

[@onesicinfi]

Bought it i f**king love it. I be dancing in my movie theater room. Lol

[@aukaguys7589]

I’ve been on the fence about upgrading from the Shockwafe…

[@audioeeze8396]

Great review! But I need to inform you that behind your back, there was a ghost of a small boy appearing and disappearing. That house is haunted and you need to move.

[@jimmyispromo]

Haha! This is why it's so hard to record in this home. Dang toddler always popping up lol

[@michael-4k4000]

Merry Christmas! Wil, you be picking up the 4 12" Nakamichi subs?

[@kicksandknees]

Love that it has 3 hdmi inputs, pretty rare for a soundbar! Can anyone else vouch for its performance for gameplay? I’ve heard it's amazing for movies and music, but I’m really looking for a sound system that’ll give me that "game-changing" experience. Any thoughts?

[@jimmyispromo]

I thought it was fun. I'm one to normally play on my 24" gaming monitor with headset, but this is fun for casual as its one a larger display. In my opinion. But fun hearing everything around you

[@eyezwideshut_76]

Let's start this off by saying Go KC! I am listening to this and watching the Chiefs win the Superbowl this year.

[@denziiey]

Does it come with 4 subwoofer enclosures or only 2 with dual opposing?

[@Rgf1998]

I need that but, could only afford it in my dreams.

[@unclemel8276]

How does that bass feel? When i move, im down sizing. I have a crazy home theater. Sony project, snell speaker, Bryston amps oppo blue ray. 8 theater seats. 100k easily invested. Need some to thump without breaking the bank Thanks

[@felixmotanul5242]

Hi Boss. The system is Made in ????

[@ironaminiz]

Finally a soundbar with 3 HDMI inputs, tired of plugging and unplugging, rinse and repeat

[@v-modsolutions6946]

If you want, I will take both the 8s from you when ur ready....the 8s sound best with music.

[@swizlstik]

Love the room full of Chief fans!!

[@Sky-8646]

How is it compares to Sonos ultra?🤔

[@jimmyispromo]

So far, haven't seen/heard anything comparable to this plug and play system at this performance and price.

[@Ron-In-Reno]

Very nice sound system! However, this is not ideal if you live in an apartment. My neighbors didn't give me great ratings when they could hear my sound system through the walls while they were trying to sleep.

[@jimmyispromo]

Haha. Good investment for when you move to a home? You can turn off 2 or 3 of the subs if needed lol.

[@Kassandra_gsn]

This video has me calculating how many weeks of bread I’d need to eat to afford the Dragon.

[@troywaves3679]

Wow, this soundbar looks massive! If the sound is like what was described, it’s totally worth the size and price. Thinking of pulling the trigger now that it is on Black Friday sale!

[@jimmyispromo]

You Won't regret it. Its quite amazing

[@larahgm]

This setup should come with a warning label: May cause uncontrollable jealousy among friends and neighbors.

[@bennyreposa3165]

If anybody don't mind what's the price on a stereo system like this?

[@tdsmotorsportshomediy]

Superbowl BOUND!!!

[@jimmyispromo]

Hopefully!

[@Antimonkat]

There are other options that sound better and cost less from what other reviewers have told me, so just do more research before you blindly buy a dragon, it isn't the only big fish in the "soundbar" catagory.

[@saikatbose8370]

No even spending a lot of money for av receivers and individual speakers is still the only way for a proper theater setup. Rest like these are for those who hardly understand anything about sound and much more.

[@Shift4g]

Which is fine. It's good to have options and levels to everything. Everyone isn't an enthusiast or knowledgeable enough (or interested in being) to dial in separates. I simply don't appreciate when people who don't have that knowledge boast about out physics-ing a larger system that has more capability.

[@saikatbose8370]

@Shift4g nope dear. Y got me wrong. Trying to save from the wrong experience and investment. Y can chk such debates available here.

[@jimmyispromo]

I know some AVR folks don't like this plug and play setup as it beats them haha.

[@saikatbose8370]

@@jimmyispromo Dont think.there is anything more than a good quality setup. For example vinyl record has made a comeback for a reason since analog sound without conversion still remains the only format when it comes to supreme. Similarly if someone is ok with streaming then it's a personal choice. Similarly soundbars are personal but the fact is this is an expensive hobby and you cannot experience the best without experiencing and spending for the best. Or else be ok with whatever y have. Like sounbars

[@WamdonDonns]

@@saikatbose8370​​⁠​⁠​⁠ Not snobby at all 😂 Yeah idk looks like tech is also moving forward a bit.. it’s okey 😘

[@zeyneptuysuz1265]

hEY jimmy! Can I move into your neighborhood? 😅

[@bigdaddymex2003]

Great review but such an awkward TV layout to get proper sound. Dude, you have to tune your sound on your receiver. Come on now typical KC fans 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@orphanorbe]

I love the sound it’s amazing!!! But the sound bar is ugly. Everything else looks amazing!

[@TheTcat1000]

First systems came together everything included in one box talk about heavy

[@PBA8]

Except for a 5.1 AVR system

[@jimmyispromo]

If you spend 10x as much lol

[@PBA8]

@@jimmyispromo That's not true that you have to spend 10x as much to get a good AVR system. There are good AVR systems at every price range. Just do your research.

[@garysgambati4849]

I have it with 2 12" subs absolutely amazing. 4 for me I would need a hospital

[@ccp4161]

AVR systems can always perform better but I prefer to have a plug and play and no wires system

[@MrUpscaleman]

Another guy who forgot the atmos channels. Amateur.

[@dwight33]

Bro. You need two 12’s up front and move the 8’s to the rear, THAT’S when the Dragon performs phenomenally! TRUST!

[@jimmyispromo]

That'd be wild

[@3rd_gen_j]

Agreed! Buy two twelves and move the eights to the rear. I’m in love with mine!

[@huggybear2000hug]

You need a bigger tv for sure

[@Tuonela311]

Loud doesn't mean good. The subwoofers bottom out, and there are far better options for cheaper. A traditional 5.1 system with a receiver does laps around this soundbar

[@jimmyispromo]

Its loud but also never distorts. You can hear each and every style of bass. Also the clarity is wild. That's why I brought in neighbors who had systems. Its much better than traditional 5.1 surround. You need to go out and test this system.

[@Class1nSess1on]

LOL

[@DrDooms13]

Well, unfortunately being Canadian is a downfall as this brand doesn’t ship to Canada. That’s a shame!! Oh well, Bose it is 👍🏼

[@jimmyispromo]

Oh shoot, really?

[@DrDooms13]

@ yup, tried ordering online from the link and got to shipping and only USA came available so Canadians can’t buy!! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jitengori9268]

Go Chiefs!! 🍻

[@jimmyispromo]

Some was shot just before the game haha.

[@charltonhmumo6759]

A 7.2 system is cheaper and gives a better immersive experience than this loud system

[@jimmyispromo]

Could be cheaper but wouldn't be as immersive, as many channels or better. This is comparing vs AVR systems and still beats those out.

[@888YouCantHandle]

No it doesn't

[@meraldorodriguez6660]

Hi God bless you one million thanks you for the video 📹 😊 ❤is awesome amazing is little bit sad I don't know why not gets your notification but I so happy with wach the video and thank you again

[@jimmyispromo]

Thank you! Enjoy 😉

[@meraldorodriguez6660]

@@jimmyispromo yep

[@kevkeisha]

"Highest rated?" I've seen and read dozens of reviews and the Sonos Arc, Sony Quad, and Samsung Q990D are all better at SURROUND systems. They all offer a greater quality of Atmos immersion. Are you familiar with those systems? If so, do you agree?

[@jimmyispromo]

Only Sony and Samsung but more Samsung familiar. I've heard those, but I think this takes the cake. For the value and what you get for some impressive sound, I like this Nakamichi. It's just pure clean, punchy sound with power behind it. Left, right and above is nice

[@Class1nSess1on]

Dragon is the highest rated.

[@techsamurai11]

I'd take the Ambeo Max at nearly half price over this one. Better bass and better sound.

[@jimmyispromo]

Except you haven't heard this system to compare. I compared vs a 24Ch StormAudio Processor + 16Ch Marantz AMP 10 + 2Ch Marantz MM7025, etc.

[@techsamurai11]

@@jimmyispromo one issue is that the subs don't drop under 40hz - Nakamichi plays them very hot at 40hz to make believe there's bass. But the biggest issue is the crossover where part of the voice moves away from the soundbar to the subwoofer. You had them close together and that's almost required. If you place the subs on the side, the voice is split across the front and side and since the subs are not positional, it goes left and right. If you put the subs behind, it's even stranger 🙂

[@Shift4g]

@@jimmyispromo And you're saying the HTIB bested all that?

[@jonwickens2388]

You are straight up lying. I've heard this and it's horrible. I built a 3200$ 5.4.2 system that blows it away 😅

[@ZERO-CAPACITANCE]

Hmmm

[@stevebarnes5243]

Hey Jimmy, do a bit of research before posting a false channel number. The .4 is incorrect sir. This number is for the single-mono LFE channel, not the number of subwoofers you have in any system. This number stated by Dolby should always be .1 for the mono LFE channel. So the Dragon should state 11.1.6 w/4 subwoofers. The More You Know!

[@leonsines247]

Alot of talk.. no sound demo... Probably junk and got it for free if he talked it up....

[@MrUpscaleman]

Shame you didn't get the good subwoofers.

[@jimmyispromo]

The 12"? Yea, it's okay though. I'll save it for someone else.