Dynaudio Special 25 vs Totam Mani 2

Fully agree with Whknopp0713, my vote will go for the Mani-2, it's the best speaker I have owned. The Mani-2 uses Dynaudio 6.5 drivers, in an isobarik configuration. The bass is incredible. As for power, the Dynaudio aren't that great either, maybee one or two db's over the Mani-2. As for looks, with the Dynaudio there is only one finish available, with the Mani-2 there are four. By the way, I also love my Porsche 911 turbo over any car.

Thanks for the responses! I have heard that the Mani 2 has an outdated tweeter and that the Dynaudio would be better in this category at least. Is Totem updating the Mani 2 anytime soon? I also heard they were going to stop Mani 2 production but did not hear if they had a replacement.

BTW, I favor warm rich speakers with great bass as well as transparency (if this combo is possible), so the Mani 2 sounds like it may be the one.

JM Reynaud Offrandes would also be a good speaker to look at. These three were pretty much my final contenders when I upgraded last Spring, as they are great monitors that offer great bass to boot. I choose the Offrandes in teh end and have not regretted it what so ever. Actually when I upgraded the Special 25 wasn't out yet but I did get a chance to hear 1.3 SE's and I think my Offrandes are better in all categories to my ears.

Below are user reviews from Audio Review and one user compares the Offrande to the Mani-2 then the other link is a recent review on them.

http://www.audioreview.com/Main,Speaker/Jean-Marie,Reynaud,Offrande/PRD_124398_1594crx.aspx

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue6/offrandes.htm

If you get a used pair of Dynaudi Craafts, its a wonderful speakers. try it.