This Surround Soundbar Blew Me Away | Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 

I can see my living room with a 98" OLED TV along with Nakamichi Dragon, and my kitchen cabinets full of Top Ramen noodles. 😅

As someone who owned a Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck (and NR200 Dolby B/C tape noise reduction unit) for years, it makes me very happy to see the company returning to its former glory. Brilliant CES coverage, Caleb.

I remember the Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck back in the 80s ... sounded fantastic.

I'm a proud owner of the Nakamichi Soundwafe. I have the single subwoofer version, but it has been worth every penny. I never thought I would be on board with a surround system that didn't have a receiver, but this has been perfect for my room. I registered the product at some point because I got an invite to this CES event where they demoed it in a suite. Much to my surprise, I was one of the first six home consumers to experience and hear the audio demo. The only people who'd received the demonstration before our group was the press. I was not very familiar with the history of Nakamichi and the Dragon product. The demo started with a trip down the Dragon memory lane which was a fun creation story. I didn't have to wait long to hear and witness the audio demonstration. Blown away, and when I learned of the price, it didn't surprise me. I felt this would be a more expensive system than any other home theater purchase I'd made. That includes television. But it's a purchase I would love to make and pushes me to hustle harder. I love that there are wireless speakers and no issues with latency that I heard or foreseen. Anyone lucky enough to get their hands on this beast will be proud to show the system off.

I remember Nakamichi, my first cassette deck was a Kenwood. Visiting my local high end audio store they demonstrated their cassette deck and I was blown away. So I put it on layaway for 60 days and worked my butt off to buy it. Glad to hear they are back, I remember some of the salespeople wearing jackets and shirts that said "Nakamichi Spoken Here", great video.

I’m just glad that Nakamichi is back. Sure, they lost the best engineers in Japanese audio in their previous incarnation, but this gives me hope that the newer generations will get to experience some of what we boomers did in the past.

It's so nice to see when a company like this just completely takes the gloves off and goes crazy. I wish more companies out there will have the guts to do the same thing!

Hyped... will have to check it out!!

I also had the pleasure of experiencing the Dragon soundbar and it was awesome, pure crisp sound and the Atmos was amazing.

Like others here, I'm very pleased to see Nakamichi going strong. I have a 20 year Nakamichi receiver along with a Nakamichi 6 CD changer and I've never had a single issue. That receiver is on every day as my TV and game consoles go through it and it performs and looks new. Paired with Paradigm monitors, it sounds sublime. I'm not in need of the Dragon soundbar but if I was, I might go this route.

Got one of the 500 limited edition units because of this video as well. Can't wait to hear it!

Thank you so much for putting in such details in such short video 😥 I indeed hope to get this set in time. Thank you, again.... 🙏

Today, I ordered nakamichi dgagon 11.4.6 limited edition. Thanks for the video. You are the best.

Gr8 to hear Nakamichi is back, would love to see this in a stand alone bar with Sub option. Can't wait for the final verdict review

Seems like AV Forums covered them too with Nak CEO giving more insights into this new beast of a system

I think I'm going to close my eyes and open my ears when watching movies with these. 😃

Wow, and yes, I'm all in for this one. By the way, thank you for this video. You're the best as always 👍.

The craftsmanship behind the Dragon 🐉 line was and still is impressive. I still have my old Stasis Nak and matching Dragon cassette deck. Maybe I’ll pull it out from years in storage and mix a tape.

The Dragon was the best, discrete 3- head cassette deck of the 80s. Nakamichi ruled back then but as I can see, they have reinvented themselves and reused the name for a different and dissimilar purpose. Oh well, time moves on and I’m glad to have witnessed it, regardless how weird it seems to me!

Awesome to see the brand name resurrected 👏 . As someone who still uses older products from them. Hopefully they will be successful

Nakamichi is a very good name. I used to have their speakers in my TVR & had one of their tape decks in the early 80s. I am currently using NAIM now.

Holy Cow! I'm super stoked to see your review though I may not be able to wait on this one :) The paint has barely dried on my Sony HT-A7000 w/ RS5's & SW5. It's been a blast having it and playing Forza Horizon 5 with my kiddos :)

Love the review. Its even better with ur audio recording. Makes it sound like I'm there

I still use the Nakamichi cassette deck I bought in 1992. My tapes still sound great in my home theater. So this is refreshing to see Nak is still making great gear.

Wow, Nakamichi is bringing back the Dragon! I'll always think best cassette deck ever but glad to see them back. Still have a functional Nak deck in my system.

My mouth is watering with anticipation. Great video that thing looks insane and I want it.

I have the 2022 Shockwave pro and it's spectacular money well spent the clarity in dialog is crisp

These Nakamichi soundbars are insane. I just upgraded to the 9.2.4 and it is amazing! Definitely worth getting if the price of the Dragon is out of your range.

great review, love to see you covering more home theater audio equipment

Very intriguing! So glad if that brand can get its mojo back! 👍

Awesome look forward to seeing this in the wild!!!!

I'm sold. And I will 100% buy as long as its well reviewed across the board

used to own a small wired portable speaker from them ( cube shaped) packs a punch above its weight.. to see this in a sound bar form gonna be a blast especially movie scenes that has a lot of the deeper sound effects : transformers etc................

I haven't heard of Nakamichi since playing a cassette of the backstreet boys first album on my dad's hifi setup in the 90s!

Can’t wait for your review I wouldn’t mind getting this soundbar if it can handle a bigger punchier sound like my original klipsch set.

I’ve had the Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4 for a few years now and it’s been awesome. Got a promotional card in the mail for the Dragon the other day and this video has just convinced me to get one. 🙌🏻

Fantastic review. Got me all excited about this. Back in the day (30+ years ago) Nakamichi made truly incredible audio equipment that blew the competition away. So glad the current owners are trying to restore that glory!

Digital Trends Thanks Much!

I'm relatively new to nakamichi but it in my opinion has set the standard of surround sound in soundbars. I have the 9.2.4 ultra atmos (prior to the eArc Iteration) These babies have easily notched themselves as king of the mountain. Which in turn brought out the competition in samsung and sennheiser etc. For a few years there's been a back and forth war with the competition coming for Nakas throat..Nakamichi has patiently waiting watchingthe battleon the side lines..but now they've seem enough and coming out swinging taking on all comers. It's 2018 all over again. Needless to say but nakamichi has a customer for life. In due time dragon...in due time YOU WILL BE MINE.

That sounds awesome 👌 boy would love to get it 😀

I was very skeptical about the new Nakamichi reviving the Dragon name but all of the reviews have been stellar. I hope it really does justice to the legacy.

This looks really great. If it fits under my new QN95B without blocking the screen, I might have to pick one up. Looks a little big for a soundbar.

For a FOUR subwoofer setup, a $3500 premium soundbar setup is a great deal. An Sennheiser Ambeo Max plus one subwoofer runs $3200. A HT-A9 plus subwoofer or a Sonos Arc plus two subs runs about $2700. But I think what will make/break the product at very top is its DSP and room calibration, a la an actual receiver.

Good review. Looks a great kit.

Was able to get one of the 500 and can't wait.

😮 I have yet to get serious about a surround soundbar system. Well that is about to change as I will be purchasing 1

Just preordered one of the 500 limited edition. 🥳

Almost pulled the trigger on a Bose 900 with sub and two wireless speakers from behind witch sounded great in my opinion I really want to see where I can listen to this system to see if it’s perfect for my theater

Thanks for the preview. Looking forward to the full review. I don't think we mind high price as long as it delivers unrivaled performance. Sounds like the build quality and sound quality justify the cost here. I'd like to hear more about the setup and calibration as well as the rear surrounds. Really excited for the future of high end home audio in a box systems like this.

Finally a good competitor to Sony ST 5000 and 7000. I am on the market for this, thanks for sharing.

I heard about this couple of days ago but didn't expect a video on it for a while yet

Very impressive. I'd be interested in a stand alone Nakamichi Dragon sub to hook up to my Nakamichi CA-7A and PA-7 based system. I actually stopped a tape playing in my Dragon to watch this.

This is amazing!!!

So nice....Sound is so damn important....glad for all the R&D!

I remember when John McClain had to try and escape Nakamichi Tower in the best Christmas movie ever.

I owned a few Nakamichi Dragon Tape decks back in the 80's. This looks interesting.

Finally, some attention for Nakamichi! (I'm definitely in the younger age range you mentioned and didn't know about their high end history.) I'm excited for your review.

I was NOT expecting that price. That's amazing.

Oh man looks great, would love to see if they bring some more Speakers to connect with like Nubert did for their XS8500 Soundbar withe the Ceilings Speaker.

Amazing!

I havent owned a Nakamichi product since like the late 90s or early 2000s when i sold their flagship car audio cd player. Build quality and sound were amazing. Good to see them still making high end products.

I’m putting it in my wish list!

This seems like the best soundbar system ever, for people without a budget. Great for enthusiasts that don't want an 11 channel AV receiver, amp, and all that jazz. I'd love to get this but living in an appartment, my Samsung 950A's bass is already much sometimes late at night aha

Wow! Definitely.

I’ve so many of these videos that Caleb Denison seems like a neighbor.

$3500 is totally a deal for what you get. Likewise you can not get separates with the same quality of components, channels, amp power, etc for anywhere near this price. This is one reason high end soundbar's are a steal.

I can't wait to get mine

Holy this is something I would love to hear some day

On a serious note I have watched this video more than 10 times. I just wish I can have this in my room to appreciate good sound

I always wanted a Nakamichi Dragon tape deck but settled for a CR-7A. I normally buy high end equipment but I am considering this set up. 3500.00 in the big scheme of things is cheaper than a new processor with Dolby Atmos. I am waiting for your future review on this product.

I got the Nakamichi 9.2.4 Shockwave system and is a beast soundbar I'm really love it....and now this Nakamichi Dragon 🐉 is the best I think...

I’m getting these !!!

Nice, greedz from The Netherlands

The shockwaves are amazing

I have a recent Nakamichi dual subwoofer system that’s about 1000 bucks. I’ve had it a couple of years now, and it totally satisfies. high quality sound and you don’t see any equipment racks. The wireless part works perfectly and I’ve never had any problems. $3500 is a little up there considering that’s twice the price of a good 75 inch TV. But If you’re a Baller, I am pretty sure the dragon is guaranteed not to suck.

Sweet!

Honestly 3500 is not a bad price at all! 😊and if super reliable is bang for the buck!

I've owned a Shockwafe Ultra 9.2.4 for a couple years now. It's a ridiculous "soundbar" for the price. I can only imagine what their new Dragon offering will be like. I'm sure this thing will sound superb.

I’m one of the lucky 500!! Preordered and secured!

Nakamichi was my favorite in late 80s early 90s

Always been a fan of Nakamichi since the 70's. Had a Dragon turntable and ZX9 cassette deck. Funny thing is I'm now debating on a brand new HT system replacing my existing 7K system so the Dragon system would be half that price. The reason I'm replacing the system is that, try as I might (and I've spent countless hours trying), I've never been happy with the 7.2 setup - especially integrating my 2 SVS PB1000 subs. I'm satisfied it's not the subs or speakers - but the room itself is the gremlin. Thanks for the review. Did Nakamichi give you any time frame when this system will be available?

Cool Information, I own 2 Nakamichi Dragons in perfect working condition.

I'm impressed that when they wanted to show off the capabilities for musical audio, we get to hear samples of the "Eagles: Hell Freezes Over" version of Hotel California.... That's a PERFECT song for testing the audio capabilities of speakers.

Let's hope hype works in real world, but so far a good start!

Nice, Glad they coming back... Jus by listening thru headphones it sounded SICK!!! $3500 seems like a bargain... I'll check them out...

Wow - good to hear that Nakamichi is putting out great equipment again. I had a Nakamichi cassette deck back in the 70s that pretty much blew away any other cassette deck you could get, and it's not like cassettes were exactly the best medium for high-end audio.

Caleb is over the moon on this one, lol. Can’t blame him if it’s that good, but I’m gonna stick with my Samsung Q930B for quite a while before getting something else. Good stuff Caleb!

Nakamichi Dragon returns . Had a Cassette Player in 80s. Now imagining Videos Games played in this Sound System. Virtual reality.

I was about to buy the sony A9, but im now for sure getting this instead, those subs!!!

I love this purely on the plug and play simplicity. I'm tired of tracing wires and spending hours balancing levels. The design looks beasty too!

You should review the Nakamichi Dragon!! I know it's going to take a while, but it's worth the wait and effort!

It sounds awesome just though some headphones

I have a BX-300 cassette that I bought new in the early/mid '80's, and loved it (as a teen/early 20's guy I couldn't afford the Dragon), and also had their car audio deck in my car. It's good to see the Nakamichi name finally being resurrected as the high-end brand it always was. If I didn't already have a great system (Onkyo TX-RZ820 as preamp, Monolith 7x200wpc amp, 7 Focal Chora 826's), this certainly would be on my list. Not completely buying their 3,000 watt claim. That Monolith is HUGE and weighs 94lbs, and makes MORE than stated power at 20-20kHz ALL channels driven with

now how does it compair to the HT-A7000 with full setup/range?

The successor to the shockwave. I would love to hear it. There’s almost no reviews for the Nakamichi sound bar systems, although they reportedly sound amazing.

The more I think about this, I would love to see a manufacturer create a modular stereo/home theater system where it comes with left and right channels, 1 center soundbar, and 1-2 subs. I would love to see that come in a decor friendly design since these systems go into living spaces almost all the time. The core of the system would be the 2 LR speakers and the soundbar - essentially the soundbar would act as a center channel, 2 surrounds, and 2-4 atmos speakers. The subs (1 or 2) would be optional. The rear surrounds with the extra 2 atmos speakers could also be optional. People could add to their system after they buy the core components. I think we all agree that the Bang & Olufsen Beosound in Bronze and the Muso-2 in oak are the best looking systems we've seen in a while but they are not endgame systems. We're talking about something that brings the sound and looks of the Formation Duo and marries that to a soundbar and the full atmos experience. The subs can be SVS Micro 3000 type.

Nakamichi has always been great

several years back i bought a wireless speaker from this brand when i got it in a very good deal. I thought it was some cheap chinese brand and didn't expect any great music out of it. But i was surprised by the level of clarity bass provided by such a small speaker.

They will start taking reservations in Q2 2023 meaning it might be available in the 3rd quarter of 2023. I’m planning to buy a top notch sound bar soon and after seeing this video I was willing to wait for but the wait for this product will take forever.

Great video. Could you please also tell me why is the bass too loud in youtube but not so loud in netflix or Primevideo for the same movie/tv trailer? I mean which one is the right audio.(TV sony x90h soundbar-samsung b670)