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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?
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mrklas
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Does not using a sub make sense.  My answer - absolutely.  I specifically designed my home stereo to be without a subwoofer.

I decided that route because a lot of what I like about music started when I was younger and subs were something I never heard of.

My speakers are Sonus Faber Sonetto Vs and they are driven by McIntosh MC 302.  

Is it a compromise?  Yes, I have a budget for speakers and including a sub in the equation may have changed my speaker model 

Does my system sound good to me?  Yes.  

Effectively, do what works for you given your listening preferences, space and budget.  Remember some people think their iPods are awesome sounding!
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