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Nakamichi Company Timeline

The return of a legendary brand.

1948 Nakamichi Research Corporation Ltd. founded

1957 Developed the first three-head stereo tape deck

1967 Began manufacturing cassette decks for influential hi-fi companies including Harman Kardon, Fisher, ELAC, Ampex, and Motorola

1969 Nakamichi Research became the first licensee for the Dolby B-type noise reduction system

1972 Introduction of the first true high fidelity cassette deck and the world’s first three-head cassette deck

1982 Development of the Nakamichi Dragon, employing the revolutionary NAAC, became the new reference standard for cassette recording

1983 Introduction of the Nakamichi TX-1000 turntable with WOW flatter from +- 0,003%

1993 Withdrawal from European market

2009 Restarts business with Nakamichi in Europe, combining high-end technique with modern design

2010 Received IF Design Award


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About Nakamichi Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Mr. Etsuro Nakamichi, and has since established itself as a trusted creator of high-quality audio products that deliver sound, style, and substance. The Nakamichi product line is driven by an intense scientific curiosity, the love of music, and commitment to uncompromising quality and performance. Nakamichi was born from a small research institute in Tokyo, Japan that provided R&D for major brands, government entities, universities, and organizations in the private sector. The first Nakamichi product was a reel-to-reel cassette deck, the Nakamichi 1000, which quickly set the standard for top-of-the-line cassette decks. Since then, Nakamichi has contributed to various innovations in technology, such as the compact disc and similar optical memory systems, paving the way for an entire range of high-end consumer electronics. Today, Nakamichi prides itself on relentless research and development, while delivering some of the world’s best products to people who appreciate sound at its highest quality. About WOW Technologies (Singapore) PTE LTD WOW Technologies, founded by Dr. Anthony Lye, is a company dedicated to designing and producing quality consumer electronics and technology products known for their precision engineering and superb craftsmanship. WOW Technologies is pleased to be the official brand guardian and licensee of Nakamichi in North America, South America, and Germany. WOW Technologies is based in both the United States and Singapore, and has been delivering audiophile-grade products that delight and wow since 2003.


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NK 22 Sound Bar. The All-In-One Home Theater. AFFORDABLE LUXURY. UNCOMPROMIZING ELLEGANCE. Surround yourself with rich sound and sleek style from Nakamichi’s wireless home theater sound system: the NK 22 Sound Bar. Whether you’re watching movies, TV shows, or listening to your favorite music, the NK 22 delivers high quality sound at a price that’s hard to beat. The NK 22 is a home theater sound system that can be installed within minutes. It also pairs wirelessly with smartphones, laptops, and other Bluetooth enabled devices, making it easy to listen to music from virtually any source. INCLUDES IR Remote control Y cable 3.5mm to RCA Sound bar AC adaptor (5 feet) Subwoofer AC adaptor (6 feet) User manual Screws for wall mounting PURCHASE THE NK 22

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Amazon

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U.S. Retail Price $349.99 NK 22 FEATURES • Dolby Digital, 3RS True Surround HD • Bluetooth aptX • 2.1 Channel Driver Sound bar Driver: 2.5” (4ohm) x 4 Subwoofer Driver: 6.5” (4ohm) Tweeter: 1”(4 ohm) * 2 Dimension: Sound Bar (mm): 940 x 80 x 85 mm Subwoofer (mm): 240 X 240 X 265 mm


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Shockwave Bluetooth Speaker. DESKTOP SIZE. HOME THEATER SOUND. Good things come in small packages, and with impressively clear and present sound, the Shockwave Bluetooth Speaker is no exception. Whether you’re watching a movie on your laptop or streaming music from your cellphone, the Shockwave is designed to deliver an impressive aural experience, with or without wires. It even takes phone calls over Bluetooth, so you’ll never miss a beat.

PURCHASE THE SHOCKWAVE

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Amazon

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U.S. Retail Price $71.99 SHOCKWAVE FEATURES • 5W x 2 RMS power output • 50Hz - 26kHz frequency response • 80 dB SPL output level • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR • Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) • Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP)...


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Nakamichi Bluetooth® Headphones. COMFORT. QUALITY. FIDELITY. Nakamichi Bluetooth Headphones offer a high-quality wireless listening experience that embraces you with sound and comfort. Whether you’re flipping through your favorite album or taking important phone calls, the easy-to-tap, on-ear buttons let you switch between music and calls with the push of a button. You will be amazed by the sound quality and comfort of these lightweight, go-anywhere headphones.

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K-Mart

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U.S. Retail Price $55.99 BT HEADPHONES FEATURES • Speaker diameter: Ф40mm • Impedance: 64Ω • S.P.L: 113dB S.P.L.at 1KHz • Rated, Output power: 20mW • Aggregate capability: 50Mw • Frequency response: 20Hz-20000Hz • Lithium battery • Microphone unit: Ф6*5.0mm.

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