Totem Model 1 Sig with Sub or Mani 2 without a Sub

Not even close, IMO. I have the Mani’s and Model 1’s. I also have a Velodyne DD12 sub. Currently I use the Mani’s for the front speakers and the Model 1’s for the rears in a combination 2ch. /home theater setup. I have quite frequently switched the Model 1’s to the front in combination with the sub to listen to 2ch. just to “see how close I can get to the Mani’s”. Again, I have to say not even close. I also have found that more often than not I’m turning the sub off when listening to 2 ch. with the Mani’s. It’s just not needed. If you’re looking for that last little bit of deep base you cannot obtain from the Mani’s then add a sub to your Mani’s. Switching to Model 1’s would be a step backwards, IMO.

Thanks for the input,I believe I will just keep the Mani 2 and just save for my sub in the future.

Good save, everyone. ;)

The Mani-2's are better than the M1+Sub. The Forests are better than the M1+Sub Combo.