Marantz SR5300 and B&W DM 601 S3 or DM 602 S3's?? ADVISE PLS.

[stifa]

Hi 2 you all,
I have just completed collecting money for my first "real" HT/music system.
But there are some issues that I cant solve by myself , so any experience-based help would be most appreciated .

1)Did not decide on the receiver, I have money for Marantz SR5300, but am wondering if NAD T753 is worth extra $150, and whaddoya all think about "cheaper" ONKYO TSR601?

2)IMPORTANT: Ive set up my mind on the B&W 601 S3's which sound great, but DM 602's have more bass and soundstage(my oppinion). I was thinking of going with 601's and adding a little Yamaha subwoofer to compensate 20-60Hz missing.
WILL THIS (adding sub) DOWNGRADE overall sound of 601's??
Will it be better or worse for music ( all types)

So basically 601's + subwoofer or 602's???
Mostly music and DVDs.

DM601 S3 - 60Hz-22kHz 88db
DM602 S3 - 50Hz-22kHz 90db
+ Marantz I think

THANKS, I really need help on all this.
Marko stifa@eunet.yu

 

[Audioholics]

I have had both speakers and now listen to 601s + a nice Velodyne SPL-800 subwoofer. No contest. The 602s are excellent perfomers, but actually got bested by the lower-priced M22ti(s) at just $400/pair.

If you HAVE to go with B&W then the 602s definitely will not give you as well-rounded a sound as 601's plus a decent sub - though I think you're a bit slanted on the price (unless you're looking at a $199 subwoofer). If you're going to skimp on the sub - go for the 602s and wait til you can afford somethign better to add to your system.

We reviewed the 602 S1 speakers against the M22ti(s) here.

 

[stifa]

10x

Thanks Hawke, I think Ill listen 2 you cause 602s are too large .
Anny comments on what subs should I consider 4 around 250-300bucks?

Anny comments on receiver choice?

Cya Marko