Deciding on whether to buy a product like LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit or perhaps LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit vs LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant

LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit specs

LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
 LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant specs

LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant
Type: Rear speaker kit

Number of channels: 2.0

Total power output: 140 W

SPEAKERS

Configuration: – Rear speaker x 2
– Wireless receiver x 1

Power: 70 W per speaker

Sound pressure level: 82 dB

Impedance: 3 Ohms

Wireless capability: – Wireless ready rear speakers x 2
– Wireless receiver

PLEASE NOTE: Wireless capability requires compatible devices. A wired connection is required to TV / DVD / Blu-ray player. All units still require a power source.

AV FUNCTIONS

Other features: Compatible with:
– LG SL4Y
– LG SL5Y
– LG SL7Y
– LG SK9Y
– LG SK10Y
– LG SL8YG
– LG SL9YG
– LG SL10YG

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: No

Outputs: No

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

USB: No

GENERAL

Power consumption: Annual: 50 W

Colour: Black

Box contents: – LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
– Manual
– Wireless speaker reset guide
– Rear speaker cable
– Warranty card

Dimensions: – Rear speaker: 140 x 100 x 100 mm (H x W x D)
– Wireless receiver: 220 x 60 x 175 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 272 x 282 x 226 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: – Rear speaker: 1.87 kg
– Wireless receiver: 0.97 kg

Boxed weight: 3.42 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £149

Price: £549

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit or LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from LG and LG, the average was £1297.96 for LG, £1297.96 for LG. The max for each was £9999.99/£9999.99 and minimum was £29.99/£29.99

Price analysis of LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit

Price analysis of LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant

  • LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
  • 140 W
  • Pairs with SL4Y / SL5Y / SL7Y / SK9Y / SK10Y / SL8YG / SL9YG / SL10YG sound bars
  • WiFi
  • Complete your sound setup to create true surround sound. Simply add the LG SPK8 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit to your LG sound bar for the next level of immersion. Compatible with LG Dolby Atmos sound bars, you can craft the ultimate 7.1.2 sound setup. So, when a helicopter flies overhead you’ll feel like it’s actually blasting through your living room.No matter what your room layout is, with the wall mounting kit (sold separately), you can find space for the LG SPK8-S 2.0 Speakers.The LG SPK8 Speakers are wireless, so you won’t have unsightly wires spooling across the room. No trip hazards, just sound.
  • Product codes: 8801031779161
  • LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant
  • Bring the cinema homeMake no mistake, the LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar is powerful. LG have worked with audio-experts Meridian to create a sound bar that brings a touch of Hollywood to your living room. With Dolby Atmos upfiring speakers and DTS:X 3D audio, you’re placed right in the middle of the action.Just place the wireless subwoofer by your sofa, and prepare to spend the entire movie on the edge of your seat.Incredible sound, alwaysHear new details you’ve never heard before. The LG SL8Y supports high-resolution audio, letting you hear those crisp highs and thunderous lows loud and clear. It’ll even make standard resolution music sound better with upscaling, giving those old school hits a new lease of life.And with 4K passthrough, you won’t lose any quality when plugging in your Blu-ray player or games console. Fantastic audio, fantastic visuals, easy.Make life easier with GoogleNo need to rely on the remote, just ask your sound bar. With Google Assistant built-in, you can ask your LG SL8Y to turn the volume up, pause the song, or play your chill-out playlist. You can even ask to hear your schedule or check the weather, so you’re always prepared for the day.And with Chromecast, listening to anything through your sound bar is just one click away. Log into YouTube or Spotify, hit the Chromecast button and relax.
  • Product codes: 8806098358526

What’s better LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit or LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant?

There are obviously a number of differences between LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit and LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £149 cost of LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit is closer to the expectation you had than the £549 pricep point of LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit and LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas LG SL8YG 3.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



LG SPK8-S 2.0 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit



Rating:
9.03 out of
10