B&W 684 - Need cranking up ?

[mafrost]

In the WHFSV review of the B&W 684 speakers the 'Against' comment was "Need to be cranked up for maximum enjoyment".

Unfortunately living in a London terraced house means I can't run them cranked up for very long, so my question is, do the B&W 684 still sing when not played at unneighbourly levels, or do they absolutely have to be cranked up before they come on song ?

 

[daveh75]

i find they work very well at low levels also, but yes they really do sing when pushed. i also live in a terrace so know where your coming from

 

[mafrost]

Thanks for this. I was hoping the guys at WHF could also comment, but I really appreciate feedback from a real world owner in a similar situation.

WHF, any comments on the B&W 684 ?

 

[Anonymous]

Just to add, I feel the 680 series is brilliant at all levels if you have a powerful amplifier. You really do need 100watts+ to get the best out of these speakers, especially the larger (and funnily more efficient) models.

 

[Anonymous]

I would audition the Rega r5's if you are considering the 684's. If you listen to them back to back you will be gob smacked.