Dynaudio C1 vs C2

IMO, Xti16 is right on spot..I own C4s and have heard the C1 vs C2.I really didnt care for the sapphire compared to the confidence line,again just my personal opinion.It seems the C1 is easier(watching ads on this forum) to sell as more prefer the monitor size I guess..for me I would go for C2s and skip the sub addition..enjoy!

IF I had the C4's yes I would get rid of the sub but from what listened to the sub would still be needed with the C2's but at a slightly lower crossover point. Only at high listening levels I may disconnect the sub

I agree wtih Xti16. I used a REL Storm III sub when I had my C2's and they sounded good together. When I upgraded to the C4's the sub was no longer necessary and was even detrimental in my moderate size room (15' x 21' x 7'). If I were in your shoes, I'd be inclined to try the C1 with a good sub before spending the extra benjamins for the C2's. However, if your room is large enough for C4's, they are a great speaker (I highly recommend some room treatments).

So the only difference between the C1 and C2 is not imaging or sound staging but volume?

I prefer the C2 over the C1, but neither need a sub when driven with appropriate amplification. The C2 is one of my personal favorites from Dynaudio, but to be quite honest, we sell C1's 10/1 over all other Confidence models.

I own the C1's and I chose to mate with dual subs. In my room I found it easier to blend them in and smooth out the bass. I would say I only use the subs maybe 50% of the time, though.