Shockwafe 7.1 7.2 9.2 DTS-X/Atmos/eARC/SSE Max Soundbar Remote (2022). Does not Work w Other Models

I purchased the new $30 “SSE” Remote from Amazon and I can confirm several things with how it operates with my 2018 version of the 9.2 Shockwafe, which came with the “DTS:X” remote. When I asked Ray from Nakamichi if there were any changes to the new remote other than the slightly revised button labels. He said “The SSE remote is made in a different factory.” 1. I can comfirm the “DTS:X” and “SSE” remotes are 99% identical under up close inspection — except for two improvements. 2. The IR infrared transmitter is much better on the new remote. I can successfully transmit button presses to the soundbar at a wider range pointing higher and lower, left and right! If you look at the clear bubble at the end (the transmitter), the new one has the silver emitter inside positioned closer to the end of the clear tip. So its signal has a wider broadcast spread. This is huge for anyone who has been frustrated by the more narrow cone of the original DTS:X remote. 3. The backlighting behind the clear buttons on the remote is noticably better on the new remote. The LED lights are brighter and the buttons are more uniformly illuminated. So 2017 and 2018 Shockwafe owners should consider spending the $30 for the new remote if you have been frustrated by the narrow range of transmitting. I also just like having an extra remote to give someone else in the room so they can have volume, bass or other controls.

My Doberman loved my original controller so much I had to purchase a new one. Worked perfect.

I’ve owned the 7.1.2 Shockwafe for 3 years and love it. Remote got damaged and with the amount of settings you can adjust I had to get a factory replacement. Took a little long to ship than previously stated but worth it.

We use DirecTV, lots of ads. Are really loud, this did not happen with Bose sound bar. Will not interface with DirecTV remote to control sound. Like the surround and bass.

Improvements such as a lighted keypad and enhanced connectivity/interoperability with ALL of my devices which means being able to control the audio system with the same remote as is used for my tv, streaming device, and TURNTABLE (yeah I listen to vinyl too!). One remote makes it much easier than using a gazillion remotes that get lost the moment I need them (maybe some crazy black hole quantum mojo stuff happening). Soooo... it just works! Nuff said.

Fixed: With my original remote I could not get the Dolby Atmos to work. It wasn't until my son physically broke the unit that it's replacement fixed the problem. Wow, what a difference in sound I'm experiencing, additionally the sound bar menu allows me to customize it (something the previous remote did not allow). I highly recommend this product.

Backlit, which is cool. Discrete buttons for every single function is fine, despite feeling like I’m preflighting a plane for takeoff. The deal breaker is the IR angle. Even though this is an upgrade to the factory supplied remote, it’s just not very good. Didn’t work for me.

I've been using this SSE remote for a few weeks now with my 2018 7.1 DTS:X and 9.2 DTS:X Shockwafe. I can say although It appears somewhat the same as the 2018 remote, functional wise it's a huge improvement .... plus the fact (I'm a little picky) this SSE remote brings me in line with the newer 2019 SSE Shockwafe model Sound bar .... only difference being the Remote.