Who's running B&W 603 or 604s with NO SUB?

[luszer]

Looking for any feedback regarding either set of speakers on the 2 channel music front and also HT usage what are the results. Do you really miss the giant rumble of explosions or the bass slamming from music.
I would like to avoid or hold off a Sub purchase and run these speakers as Large front setting. Is the power amp going to suffer or be pushed too much without a sub. Please advise

Thanks

[Ken McDaniel]

I suppose my answers would be: it depends and it depends. First, it will depend on what type of music you listen to. If you listen to rap or metal, yes, you will miss the 'slam' or 'boom'. I've never thought that B&W excells with music I categorize as 'slammin'. I'd put that more in the realm of Definitive Technology.

If you listen to music and watch movies at decent (non-excessive) levels then 2-channel won't damage anything. Just get the best speakers you can afford, save up more money and get the best sub you can.
Patience is a good thing, else you'll end up with something you don't want.




Ken