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Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo?

I thought using a 12 inch b&w asw 2000 sub would b good to allow my b&w 804 d3’s to better handle freq above 80 hz (ie. benefit from sharing burden).  I am not sure this is prudent as my well powered 804s can probably handle those lower frequencies just fine, and may make them sound better vs cutting them off from flowing thru the 804s.
My Stereo listening is done by streaming thru a nucleus connected via usb to a chord Hugo tt2 and then to a marantz 5014 via coaxial, then to a McIntosh mc255 and then off to speakers referred to above

 Does excluding sub from stereo make sense?
emergingsoul

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drlisz
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@ Emergingsoul 

Hello It's a matter of preference I think it depends on the speakers your powering and the type of music your listening to also. I am using a set of large speakers that don't need a sub there set to full range and 2 channel is the way to go for me some others may not agree but it's what you prefer. I like to know that I can have concert level sound with just 2  good full range speakers and leave the bells and whistles off. Have a great day!

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