CELs are tricky - they seem to be vehicle dependant. My buddy can run with no cats whatsoever and doesn't get CELs, and some people get them when they look at their cars funny. I had a high flow cat on my Impreza, and it tripped the CEL after a long drive.
There will be a sound difference, but imho run with them. It cuts down on the raspy noises and helps to completely burn the fuel so there's less pollution. Pollution makes baby Jesus cry, so do what you can.
