Help! The 42" LG 42LK520 or 40" Sony Bravia KDL40EX500?

Hey everyone-
I'm new to the forum and need some quality advice about a future purchase. I want a TV within the 40-42" range, and these are the two that I have decided upon (unless some of you have a better choice ). I read that LG is "still relatively new to the TV business, and that their TV's may only last a few years", whereas "You can never go wrong with a Sony". The LG is on sale for $711 and I can get the Sony for $699 because they have two that are the display models.
I hear the LG has a lot of nice features and that the downfall to the Sony is the positioning of the speakers (they are on bottom towards the back). However, I know Sony has been around a much longer time making TV's, so I'm confused on which one to purchase. So, with screen size aside since the LG is two inches larger, which would you go with? This is our wedding gift from my parents so I just want to make an informed decision. Thanks for reading and please help! Thank you!
LG Link
Sony Link
- Confused TV Buyer

We have a sony and quite love it though others on the forums have said that sony has gone down hill recently. I personally think they are still doing just fine and have enjoyed their quality. LG makes a heck of a t.v. as well. At the end of the day, I personally would go off specs and price rather than brand. I would do the LG in this scenario.
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