Sony HT-CT800 vs LG LASC58R review

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The Sony HT-CT800 vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-CT800 was rated 6.4, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up for the HT-CT800 and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-CT800 has 2.1 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 420 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sony HT-CT800 for audio features and specs, but the LG LASC58R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-CT800 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-CT800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-CT800 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. As in the HT-CT800, so in the LASC58R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the LASC58R provides a device control application. The LG LASC58R equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-CT800 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HT-CT800 or LASC58R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 6/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over LG LASC58R

Advantages LG LASC58R over Sony HT-CT800