Ralph,
Urge you not to do it. After reviewing these speakers using a pair of Plinius SA-102 Monoblocks; equivalent sound could be achieved by going to home depot purchasing a couple of plastic laundry tubs and two wooden spoons to beat on them. Rarely heard worse sound and muddy bass definition using amps with rock solid bass control.
B&W is one of the worst audio values for the money ranking them in the lowest quartile for performance. Yet B&W ranks in the top 10% of spending on marketing of all speaker manufacturers; hence the impression.
Better to give your brother money and then have him start auditioning any number of speakers providing far better value in this price range. He will be so grateful you did not buy the zip-up onezy with sewn in feet and rabbit ears that he will take you on auditions with him to sample some of what the higher end can offer.
Urge you not to do it. After reviewing these speakers using a pair of Plinius SA-102 Monoblocks; equivalent sound could be achieved by going to home depot purchasing a couple of plastic laundry tubs and two wooden spoons to beat on them. Rarely heard worse sound and muddy bass definition using amps with rock solid bass control.
B&W is one of the worst audio values for the money ranking them in the lowest quartile for performance. Yet B&W ranks in the top 10% of spending on marketing of all speaker manufacturers; hence the impression.
Better to give your brother money and then have him start auditioning any number of speakers providing far better value in this price range. He will be so grateful you did not buy the zip-up onezy with sewn in feet and rabbit ears that he will take you on auditions with him to sample some of what the higher end can offer.