Dont do it,,hows that?..The C2s are what Ive always referred to as the ugly step child and sales have reflected that over the years.If you cant afford the C4 line then C1s with a good sub would be my choice without even thinking...but having said that Im not certain Id buy either and dont get me wrong as Ive owned C1s and C4s and enjoyed my times with both.I feel there are better speakers in the same price range now,not so much back when but now for sure.