LG vs Sony Bookshelf Speakers

LG and Sony both offer wireless home cinema add-ons for their own TVs. LG's listings include the Sound Suite range with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: the M5 wireless speaker at £249, the M7 wireless speaker at £379 and the W7 wireless subwoofer at £599. Sony offers the BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 SA-SW7 100W wireless subwoofer at £249, the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 SA-RS8 IMAX Enhanced wireless rear speakers at £449 and the PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntable in black at £399.

Both brands' speakers are designed to expand a TV or soundbar system. LG's Sound Suite uses Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, letting you position speakers flexibly around a room with a compatible LG TV, while the system calibrates surround sound. Sony's BRAVIA Theatre components add rear surround and bass to compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre soundbars and systems, with the Rear 8 supporting IMAX Enhanced content. Sony's PS-LX5BT is a Bluetooth turntable, able to stream vinyl wirelessly to speakers or headphones.

The best choice usually depends on your TV and soundbar. Owners of compatible LG TVs will get the most from Sound Suite, while owners of Sony BRAVIA Theatre systems should choose Sony's subwoofer and rear speakers for seamless integration. Sony's Sub 7 at £249 is cheaper than LG's W7, while LG's M5 offers a flexible starting point. Vinyl lovers will find Sony's PS-LX5BT a convenient wireless turntable.

Bottom line: choose LG if you have a compatible LG TV, with the Sound Suite M5 at £249 or the M7 at £379. Opt for Sony if you have a BRAVIA Theatre system, with the Sub 7 at £249 or the Rear 8 at £449, or want the PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntable.