Looking to get some speakers for the bedroom and was wondering interms of sound quality which is better. They are both about the same price and I love the looks of both. I have an extra AirPort Express I would use to connect it with the rest of the house.

To my ears BeoSound 8 is much better than BeoLab 4.

Go to your dealer Nd have a listen

Yes BeoSound 8.  Why not wait for the updated Airplay spec one in 2012? Or at least that's the rumour...

Don't forget the awesome coloured grilles!

Having had both. . .the BeoSound 8 is MUCH better. IMO

The lab 4s have a very 'tinny' sound.  .

BeoSound 8 with AirPlay sounds like it would be worth the wait.

bossbrad:

BeoSound 8 with AirPlay sounds like it would be worth the wait.

You already have an extra airport express and a $100 gift card.  Wait for what, Paul to buy one?

I much prefer the idea of Airplay than Airport Express - no extra boxes, cables and stuff to plug in and connect. But, each to their own I guess!

Paul Winn:

I much prefer the idea of Airplay than Airport Express - no extra boxes, cables and stuff to plug in and connect. But, each to their own I guess!

A separate airport express allows you to position the bs8 in an area without very good wifi reception and locate the airport where you want.

A separate airport express allows you to upgrade the airplay part if apple ever bring out AirPlay 2.

A seperate airport express with the bs8 will be cheaper than the airplay version.

Its still better to just dock the iPad or iPod anyway, for sound quality and battery life.

I just don't get the need to have everything built in

I wont want to dock the iPad because id really like to use it whilst im listening to my iTunes or just leave it on a coffee table so its within easy reach that's why Airplay is appealing.  I'd of thought it would only add £100 to the rrp?