Nakamichi Dragon | Unboxing the Beast

[@digitaltrends]

The full Dragon review is live, watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2KUqohpq5amp5I

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thanks for the great comments everyone’s I’m shooting the full review right this moment,‘so expect to see it next week! Sorry to keep you waiting, but I really wanted to take my time to do this one really well, and there’s a lot to go through.

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Please hurry 😩😩😩

[@hellterskeltor]

Awesome

[@Dyornos]

Take your time! Cant wait to see it. Really hope they have one in stock by the time I have the money for it.

[@stevenlawrence2232]

Enjoy the Channel Caleb. If you are going to do this properly and that involves inputting those speaker distances and room dimensions then you should be calculating it via a laser pointer measurer from Bosch or similar from your local hardware store. Just sayin 😉

[@Caleb_Denison]

@@stevenlawrence2232 I mean, that’s a great idea, but unfortunately the Dragon doesn’t allow that much granularity. Distances are input in increments of whole feet, no inches. Not even .5, unless there’s a setting I’ve somehow missed.

[@darvv1n]

My theater room will now be called "The Dragon's Lair"

[@lordchino2198]

That's exactly what you should call it 😂😂

[@MrAnthism]

awesome game!!!

[@diggergeensen860]

Sonos needs to get their act together and give us some of these options. Being able to save settings for a one button switch while going from music to tv to movie etc is a must. It gets tiring going through every devices equalizer every time you want to do anything different.

[@timmichel899]

I bought their 7.2.2 system a couple of years ago and loved it so much that I moved that to our bedroom and got their 9.2.4 system for my media room. Awesome sound. I think I'll be upgrading again soon. Oh, and their (Nakmichi) customer service is amazing. My 65" Samsung TV stopped doing ARC (a common problem w/Samsung I've learned) and Nakamichi sent me a replacement sound bar without question. Good company.

[@we8463]

How long is their warranty?

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@we8463 From what I found 1 year parts and labor. Nothing special or extended...

[@NinjaSteve69]

I SWEAR by my Nakamichi 9.2.4 eARC. Can't wait to get my Dragon!

[@175726]

Thanks!

[@LeezahB]

The first unboxing of the Nakamichi Dragon in recorded history, ably performed with alacrity and humor, along with a sense of gravitas, by the incomparable Caleb Denison!

[@ryanbaker7404]

You win the Internet today, girl. Eloquently stated! Catch you in the next FOMO livestream!

[@LeezahB]

@@ryanbaker7404Thank you, Ryan! See you soon!!🥰

[@padgettga]

Hahaha😊

[@chris449]

Nakamichi released its own unboxing video previously.

[@chrischapin2936]

I actually had a Nakamichi Dragon (high end cassette deck) way back in the 1990s, so I expect there have been many Dragon unboxings over the years!

[@SynjynB]

Thanks Caleb. Look forward to the full review!

[@alansomebody6886]

Thank you! (Almost). I love, love, love your reviews so I was super excited to see your thoughts on the Nakamichi Dragon! ....which will be in part 2! But, the unboxing was still super cool as always!

[@tvmeyer]

I just want to say I used to watch digital trends a lot back in 2020 when I was looking for new TVs but haven't really kept up with it in the last couple years. So I just watched this video and I wanted to comment on Caleb. From the last time I saw this guy. He has really lost weight, got fit and is looking great. I just want to say congratulations on the transformation brother.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@BamPlan]

Caleb getting his workout in a way some of us could only ever dream. Great video.

[@Mr.DJones]

Yes. Great unboxing. Looks like a beautiful setup. Thank you.

[@kalpeshchavan2087]

Caleb, this Soundbar review will surely bring back the lost fame to this channel. All eyes are up for the reviews. Best luck!

[@VIDSInsight]

Nakamichi used to create the best tape decks/recorders/players.... And now this! Great video, Caleb!

[@vinceaaron8921]

was expecting the tape deck.

[@sinjinadams2862]

In the 80's, Nakamichi was King! The Nakamichi Dragon Turntable was the best of the best! Man I still remember fantasizing about owning their stereo equipment. It was way out of my price range!

[@VIDSInsight]

@@sinjinadams2862 I know, I was kinda expecting to see something like that here. But I'm not disappointed with the cool audio system here either - I think they have just evolved and actually kept up with the times, unlike some other brands.

[@Mr.HotRod]

These are all NEW Japanese and Chinese engineers. All the original Dragon developers are retired or you know like me kind of "GONE". The new breed will be just as dedicated and fussy as all the original engineers, developers, and manufacturing folks involved in making the Cassette Tape Decks, the Fancy Record Calibrating TurnTable, and the Ultra CD player.of the past. @@VIDSInsight

[@charltonhmumo6759]

I hope the next will be a 2 hour video! I dont think ill sleep the day ill see this in my living room!

[@WilliamSenesac]

Love the review, always bringing the best!

[@boldsyea5790]

This is the first time I'm really waiting for a review. Look at the size of the surrounds. There huge, I can't wait to hear about how close this thing to a real AVR system.

[@JohnGettler]

All 500 units will say “1 OF 500 LIMITED EDITION”. They wont be labelled “2 of 500” or “499 of 500”. This wording is intended to mean this is “one of the 500 limited editions”

[@neyoszikalala5053]

I've Watched the Review the first time and I was impressed when they invited you for review, I'm witching your channel all the way from South Africa

[@3rd_gen_j]

I’ve been waiting so long for this!! I’m one of the lucky few, that successfully ordered one. It’s due to be delivered in August. Looking forward to the full review and some helpful setup tips. Great job, as usual!

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Let us know if there are any issues with the first production run

[@jody024]

Do post a comment later on the full review let us know what you think. Nothing better than a real world user review.

[@3rd_gen_j]

@@KZbinuser1aa i will do that

[@3rd_gen_j]

@@jody024 Absolutely 👍

[@BamaMark]

Hi Caleb. I just want to Thank You.. for removing my guilt about the Dragon. I am an audiophile. And this review wrapped it up. Ordered yesterday. Too bad the Dragon surround stands come 2 months before the main attraction!! I may go nuts waiting. It’s been a long time since I was at CES. You do a superb job. Mark.

[@scottbaker6344]

Can't wait for the full review! I have one of the first 500 coming in August!

[@Mr.HotRod]

Me too Scotto Bakerie........😛

[@steve_rode]

Thank You for sharing your unboxing video of this unbelievable / incredible Nakamichi Dragon “Sound bar”, Caleb 👍 Thoroughly Enjoyed 😊 I shall definitely be watching your review! Thank You and Take Care.

[@jasonblair4057]

This is truly a good big or go home system. I am expecting some serious sound from this setup.

[@dougdeppa8239]

That was fun. Looking forward to the full review!

[@kvdhruvesh3387]

The first unboxing of the nakamichi 🎉🎉🎉🎉ever loved this channel from 2017

[@andrewchiu6226]

Finally the reviewers can settle the heavyweight fight of 2023. Dragon ($3500) vs "Ultimate Sonos Setup" (Arc+2 Era 300s+2 Gen3 Subs = $3200?) Looking forward to this!

[@Barbarapape]

Like most high end gear from Nakamichi there is nothing else like it , and if you have deep enough pockets and a room large enough to do it justice, then just buy one. Having worked on the Dragon cassette decks, they are a nightmare to rebuild, i wouldn't like to try finding a fault on this surround system. Can't wait to find out if it lives up to it's name and just how much tweaking is required.

[@sauce.unlocked]

According to an email between me and Nakamichi. Every limited edition of the Dragon will have the same 1 of 500 placard. And I’m apparently number 498 of all placed orders meaning I’ll be one of the last to get mine 😂

[@ltrt8ian534]

I’m in the 400’s as well…waiting 😅

[@MO-tp8lh]

I don’t know my number but August is what I was told for shipment.

[@GregSWebber]

How did y'all get your order number?

[@oblivionfox]

1 of 500. Very impressive score for what I hope is a very impressive system.

[@MikeAbili]

I’m so excited for this sound system!

[@JustinSwapp]

No full review today...? Do we know when? Later this week I suppose? Super excited for it. Thank you!

[@geographyinaction7814]

I wish Nak would go back to building beautiful separates, like I owned through the late 80's and 90's, I had my system played through Paradigm 9Se Studio Monitors; fantastic!

[@sg618342]

Amazon sells very sturdy plastic stands made for large PC monitors. I think you can put one of these under each side of the TV to elevate it up about 6".

[@nekerrivera]

Can’t wait for the full review

[@dexteroconnor9844]

❤ loved the unboxing Cannot wait to hear your full sound test opinion 🎉

[@BoomerPlusUltra]

So so cool. I'm leaving a comment and a like for the algorithm. I love the ambition behind this and I fully support the coverage.

[@MyFatherLoves]

Literally at the edge of my seat for the review and other content you make for it.

[@MusicAnirban]

Congratulations for being the first to put up a video! Would really like to know how it does with music content as well like concert blurays etc. I did receive an invite for a purchase as part of the second round offer which I didn’t pursue as of now. Thank you!

[@godspeedmaximus]

That UI is gorgeous

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

If you were in the audio industry back in the 80s, and or an avid audio guru at the time, you would know that Nakamichi had a cassette deck called the Dragon. Their direct competition, which I feel was a better cassette deck. was the Aiwa F990. I sold and used both back then and had the Aiwa in my Home System.

[@scottboettcher1344]

I clicked on this expecting a "vintage review" of that deck.

[@fonkenful]

The only cassette deck I can remember sounding better than the Dragon was the Revox.

[@Juraiprince]

@@fonkenful Indeed! Back in the eighties, there were two kings of the castle as far as cassette decks were concerned. You were either Team Nakamichi Dragon, or Team Revox B-215. I couldn't afford EITHER, but I always leaned towards The Dragon if I had to pick one, though you also could NOT take the Revox deck lightly, as Studer was the king of the multitrack recorders and two track mastering recorders found in most all studios back then. Definitely a tough choice. I would take either one, even today! 😊🙌🏾

[@Juraiprince]

In an addentum that must be made to my earlier post, I foolishly forgot to place the other "king" of that audio cassette castle I mentioned: the Tandberg 3014a cassette deck. Built like a proverbial TANK, it was also the cream of the crop in the cassette deck world. I remember those days with great fondness, reading the reviews of these mentioned, as well as decks by Teac, Sony, Aiwa and Nikko, which made a very good three head deck (the D-600) that was affordable and gave me great joy using. Anyway, my apologies if I skewed off topic. Cheers and salutations to all! 😊🙏🏾

[@fonkenful]

@@Juraiprince I can only remember the impressions of machines I actually used, and possibly had a predisposition towards the Revox after owning two permutations of A77 (circa ‘73/74). The half track 15ips was definitely my favorite for a couple of small venue live recording sessions. The Crown SX 700 series was a vastly superior machine sonically, but not as user friendly, and felt like a lot more than just 8lbs heavier than A77 …. but I digress.

[@jeffbaytos98]

Built a whole entertainment unit for the dragon, almost completed. Just need the system delivered and life will be good!

[@Sunday_Morning570]

Awesome! Nice to see that it’s not vaporware. Looking forward to the usual top-notch review from Caleb. Would love to see a comparision of this system versus the Sony HT-A9 with the SA-SW5 subwoofer.

[@ClintAvila]

Talk about a cliffhanger! So excited for part 2. Always been a fan of Nakamichi especially the Dragon line. 😃 Really hoping to add this to my den.

[@billyr6125]

That would make your Den....the...😮...ahem...."Dragon's Den"

[@ClintAvila]

@@billyr6125 😂😂😂😂 Truly!

[@FHC1944]

Is it just me, or did the audio on this video at around 12:41 sound less good than the beginning of the video? Hopefully that's only a one time thing. It wouldn't be so good in the full review later on. 😅

[@Hexen525]

My brother has one of these coming soon. He got one pre-ordered. He's stoked!

[@SchoolTSNY]

Oh, that evil laughter at the end!... Oh Caleb, you are a kid in a candy store!... evil you! 😂

[@elstyr]

Ha, at the first sight of the title I thought "Why would he unbox a classic tape deck?" :D. Did not know that Nakamichi build a sound system/bar with the same name. Thanks for showing it.

[@bruces.6930]

Caleb - would you do a comparison between Dolby Atmos vs DTS Pro X?

[@paulupton5557]

Best video you have done so far. Congrats

[@chris449]

The box was opened, the back was wrenched, Caleb saw it was good, and then rested for 7 days.

[@nahlho1807]

Can't wait for the full review😜. Please please dive deep on those upfiring speakers especially on those surround speaker ones 🙏

[@philspencelayh5464]

Had me all excited there thought they must be re-introducing the iconic Dragon cassette deck.

[@we8463]

When will we see the full review? The specs looks phenomenal, it might make more sense than having to have a bunch of boxes such as 11 speakers, subwoofers and an AV Receiver. If the sound quality is up to par with Nakamishi’s reputation it will be top notch! What is the warranty on this thing sound-bar?

[@Mr.HotRod]

If I remember correctly warranty is standard 1 year parts and labor. Nothing extended or special

[@pepperoni6816]

I never had a soundbar before purchasing a Vizio 5.1.4 system before, and after a few years of having that I am extremely interested in this after seeing your CES coverage on it.

[@Mr.HotRod]

I've had the Yamaha YSP-4000 Soundbar for almost 10 years now. Works today as it did from day one. Yamaha for electronics also has it pretty much together also. :-))

[@asan1050]

Thank you for your review! Have a nice day!

[@jody024]

Very excited for the full review!

[@XBLdynamatrix]

I’m so hyped for this dragon 🐉!! Starting to pick up pennies now while walking as we speak lmao.

[@coop6428]

You will have the money by the time they have it in stock 😊

[@Mr.HotRod]

I believe you only need a total of 350,000 pennies so good luck, plus another roughly $250.00 of pennies for tax. Do not forget uncle Sam. . Hot Rod

[@XBLdynamatrix]

@@Mr.HotRod Exactly lol

[@richmizner]

I'm absolutely jealous but happy that you that gets to unravel the Dragon. I'm certain my apt complex would have issues.

[@Audiomainia2310]

Wow Caleb - an unbelievable sound bar system . Can't wait for the full review.

[@watchcommander2012]

The first unboxing of the first Dragon wow that’s awesome can’t wait for the full review and hear how great the system really is

[@angelusbrick917]

Have mine ordered cannot wait!!

[@burz]

This makes me want to have done the unboxing on mine and out it up. So far I have only good to say about my unit. Sadly mine was not helped out by Some shipping damage. Overall it hands down destroys my previous system. The only sad part to report is we all got 1 of 500.

[@lazytomato2320]

So just the box got damaged in shipping? Hopefully nothing inside was damaged! Receiving mine in August so trying to prepare.

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Nice, what’s your favorite thing about the system?

[@fatredditmod]

when you say 'previous system', you should also call out what your 'previous system' was

[@Schubeedoobee]

FINALLY these are showing up in the wild.

[@Mr.HotRod]

This just in, evidently Naka has added $400.00 to the Dragon after their initial production run. I think a lot of us knew that was coming when you have the Hottest thing out there you get what you can get (MAX.)

[@JustinSwapp]

Need the full review SOON :) Good stuff

[@timestandsstill7960]

The Original Nakamichi Dragon Tape Deck was the Bomb! Funny to see the name reused.

[@DillonBlair]

Can’t wait for mine to arrive. This will be going in my bedroom. Thinking of pairing it with the 98” qm8

[@Mr.HotRod]

Wow U got a nice set up especially for a bedroom. I only have a Sony 65'er but a nice Pioneer Elite DVD player and my PC tower is hooked up to my tv so everything on the internet looks simply marvelous, especially the new 'SlapFighting" on KZbin.

[@vprrealtor6244]

It's funny I was thinking the same way. However, I am still questioning the reliability and durability of the 98" QM8 though.

[@Seven7ails]

Such a teaser ! Looking forward to the full review 🐉 🐉 🐉

[@65AbeFroman]

As a guy who’s getting older now live in a more downsized home with a separates system and a wife that has tolerated speakers all over the place for years I really wanted to love this, however, the two issuesI see a problem are, compared to my in ceiling wired speakers, these are harder to keep more discreet and what happens when the hdmi standard changes am I left with a very expensive dragon paperweight?

[@cocopopscoco]

Hey, would you recommend this for a large room with TV and couchrs in the middle of the room, but the walls are much further away?

[@michaelcollier9893]

Conflicted, want to buy a new oled tv LG G3 or Sony A95L 65" and the Dragon, but only can afford one now, the other sometime early/mid next year. Decisions, Decisions. Very excited for the full review!

[@nelsonc6173]

For a great setup like this the price is not bad. For a quality surround set up with receiver you're looking at the same price or more for a competing system! Nakamichi seems to be making a huge comeback and claiming a stake as high quality audio company!!!

[@kidpoker9408]

height effects for a reciever would blow this away its a fact bouncing off walls is atmos lite theres no way around it

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@kidpoker9408 Wow from someone who has never actually seen or heard a peep from a Dragon Sound System. What an authority you are....🤑

[@darealestwon]

Their surround speakers are legitimate bookshelves

[@LLNYRN]

Well... It's becoming more obvious that in this crowded field, NAKAMICHI absolutely refuses to be ignored. I've had my ShockWafe Pro 7.1.4 for over three years now. Probably won't be able to afford The Dragon anytime soon. But it certainly is a beautiful piece of Home Theater Machinery. Can't wait for your full review Caleb. This "Un-Boxing" video was anticipatory FUN!

[@lordmalice8368]

Not to mention the bad ass TV you have to hook it up to! 😮 main reason I didn't buy immediately besides that steep price! Your TV has to at least be similar in price & quality!

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@lordmalice8368 Yes the 1954 black and white Philco will not suffice...🤣

[@lordmalice8368]

@@Mr.HotRod That is waaaay before my time! I go back to Curtis Mathis!

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@lordmalice8368 I forgot all about Curtis M. I think my folks had one of there huge super heavy stereo cabinets with a sliding wood or fake wood door on top, record player, radio, big heavy speakers and a place to store about 20 vinyl 33 and 1/3 speed record albums. (mostly early Country) I remember now the remote control for the counsel I think it was called back then. You had to stand directly in front of the unit, you pressed the remote buttons and literally a puff of air came out and some how the counsel detected the puff of air and did basic functions. I was young (about 11) and found it very very strange. Couldn't get over it actually. Thanks for taking back to memory lane. Lost ma last year. It's unbelievable what losing one person in your life can do.

[@trollzone1]

1 of 500 doesn’t mean it’s number 1. That means they may have made around 500 and you got one of them. Car markers do that all the time.

[@fatredditmod]

yup, this is correct. They should have called it 'one' instead of the number

[@Caleb_Denison]

Yeah, probably true. But I’ll keep pretending I got the first one made, I’ll just keep that to myself, 😂

[@trollzone1]

@@Caleb_Denisonlol 😂🤣

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@Caleb_Denison U the MAN!!! 😇

[@MrThuggery]

Great intro! I am seriously interested in this product!

[@patricaomas8750]

Nakamichi Dragon when I was a young man it was a tape deck

[@jerryrodriguez5431]

I thought maybe they had a new-in-box Dragon cassette deck from the 80s. The only reason I clicked.

[@paulcox2447]

Erin's audio corner needs to get a hold of one of these

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

If anything this video confirms is that Caleb is THE RIZZLER!

[@billmilosz]

Wireless audio? What technology? How do they deal with the latency- do they delay the video so that it matches the audio?

[@hellterskeltor]

looks awesome cannot wait for the full review movies music etc etc...

[@michaellowry3575]

I really can’t wait for the review of this system. I love my sonos with the arc, dual subs and 300’s but they really need to release the software to use a second set of 300’s as front left and right. Thats the only way it will compete with this.

[@deecee6615]

Or a new improve Arc

[@d1nicoya]

It will never compete with the dragon. Ambeo plus sounds better than the ARC, if it only had rear speakers.

[@majorkursk780]

I personally think this is a great value for how advanced the system is.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Value is relative. It ISN'T tied to the cheapest price or the most bang for the buck product.

[@Clove_Parma]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M they know

[@MO-tp8lh]

I’m a little worried about their shipping dates holding true if this is the only system out in the wild with it now being July. They communicated that their first ordered shipments would begin to ship out in June… I was told August so I expect that to move back.

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Don’t say that pleaseeee 😩😩😩

[@Ryan_Butterfield]

I agree. There are people who have received their Dragon though. But they got theirs a month late. So I’m wondering if everyone else’s August date will get pushed back to September.

[@Mr.HotRod]

@@TheGirlSkateBoardCo My new e-mails show actual pictures of most if not all of the Limited Edition 500 being loaded on a large container barge. headed to California. Hopefully, by now it is very close to the unloading docks. It also has to stay there for 1 whole week for customs clearance and then be shipped out. 🤐🤐😪

[@clubsobri]

Or just wall mount the TV. That would be the easiest thing to do. This thing is a monster. Love it.

[@Mr.HotRod]

Like Caleb had mentioned there is a wall mount for the soundbar and there are also wall mounts for the two rear Atmos speakers Plus standing real nice looking standing stands for the rears but pretty pricey $299.00 + tax One of the Naka Ninjas told me over the phone that the rear Atmos speakers will have the wall mounts in the box but I'm unsure of that statement.

[@jjmunoz6838]

Can’t wait to see full review

[@elonmademedoit]

1 of 500 doesn't mean is number one , it just means that it's one of the 500. Every bar will have 1 of 500, common practice

[@hipchenr]

I ordered one of the first 500. I was hoping for the first one but noooooo. Hopefully it will show up soon. I think the remote also has a gold plate too

[@joshuabenson32]

Mine just showed up today!

[@vprrealtor6244]

Can you Show it off right now :)>

[@007galaxie]

As an HT-A7000 owner I'm super curious and excited for the upcoming review.

[@dolbyman]

speaking of audio, something happened to the mic audio in the last segment ... some signal issue when Caleb was talking

[@TheGjergj79]

We need a full review asap!!

[@michaeltorpy3366]

Why not just wall mount the tv I have a Samsung harmon kardon sound bar had same problem now its perfect

[@markferreri5814]

When I read you had a video on the Nakamichi “Dragon”, I thought you meant the old Nakamichi 1000 “Dragon”, you know, the 3 head, 3 motor cassette deck with mic/line mixing, and auto-switching between tape formats (with bias and EQ over ride adjustments). That was the best cassette deck ever made.When released in 1973, it listed for $1,000 but soon went up to $1,100. I was in my first hitch in the U.S. Army at the time and had to settle for the Teac 450 , 3rd in line below both the Nakamichi ‘Dragon” and the Nakamichi 700.

[@debbieverret4033]

Wow can remember the dragon series back in the late 70's early 80's and it was grand back then, not in my price realm though.

[@d.carter3850]

Serial number 01 - that alone puts DT and Caleb in S-tier status. So cool!

[@Mr.HotRod]

Not to ruin anybodies party but I believe all of the 500 Limited Edition Dragon Sound Systems are going to have the same plate on top of the Dragon (1 of 500) That does not mean it is the first one. The gold plate should of correctly read "ONE of 500". From what I have watched and learned the exact number of your unit (produced & sent out) maybe on the back of the main "Soundbar" or on the remote control some place or on the literature that comes with the paper stuff in the box. Have a good week. Hot Rod

[@C0BEX]

Seeing the menus, the font, the whole OSD resembles Onkyo receiver OSD alot.

[@Jason-ls6wr]

I can’t wait for your review! 👏