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Totem Mani 2 Sig. vs Dynaudio C1

Hi 'goners, and happy holidays.

I'm considering pairing standmounts with my Karan KAI-180 mkII 180w SS integrated amp, and have been considering the Totem Mani 2 Signature, or one of the iterations of Dynaudio C1. Don't have the opportunity to listen before I buy though.

The speakers will be firing across the short dimension of my 13' x 28' adjoining living/dining room, positioned on either side of my fireplace in an approximate 10' triangle with listening position. Hoping the speakers would be able to charge the room with bass, given their small footprint.

Any advice is appreciated.
bob_rodgers
extravaganza
373 posts
 
For those interested in knowing... the Mani-2's use Dynaudio 17W75-XL drivers (2 in each speaker configured in an isobaric arrangement) for bass. Simply amazing for the size, I don't think anything exists today that has topped these in that regard IMO.

http://www.neat.co.uk/p_pages/xls.php
similar design,similar price
Anyway,I always wanted to try mani 2 signature.Here in europe they are very expensive.Who wants excange to c1:D?
bob_rodgers OP
38 posts
 
Great responses, all. Thank you!
Can anyone tell me if either works better at low volume?
barrydot
3 posts
 
Now you're talking Harbeth!Later generation C1's are apparently better at low volume. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but to me it would seem counter intuitive to believe that speakers that are known to thrive on watts and current would excel playing at low volume levels.
bob_rodgers OP
38 posts
 
Yes, Barry, that's what I would assume - makes sense to me. In that case, neither the Totem or Dyn would be the best choice for low volume listening. I have heard too, that the later C1s are much better at low volume - something about a tweak to the crossover?
mordante
511 posts
 
I have heard both totem mani and the Dynaudio. If it was my money I would look for a pair of second hand Special 25's, next would be the Mani 2 and finally the C1.

While the C1 is a great speak I would really miss the base extention.
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