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Dynaudio Confidence C1 vs Totem Mani-2

Anybody been able to make a direct comparison between these two monitors? Amplification is a Bryston 3B SST amp and placement will be in a 12x15x9 room. Music is Jazz and Classic rock.

Midrange neutrality and overall balance are paramount to me although I do admit to being a closet basshead. I will be auditioning the Manis later this week but the local Dynaudio dealer does not have a C1 available for a listen.

So, anyone heard both of these models?

Thanks,
Isaac
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ttowntony
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We mate the C1's with the Bryston amp you have all the time with great success.

I might be somewhat biased as a Dynaudio dealer, but I could easily own any monitor on the planet and I personally chose the C1's for my own system. To my ears the C1 has the smoothest midrange and topend of any monitor out there. I will also say the Totem is no slouch, but imho, it falls well short of the C1's in everything but the lowest octaves. The Totem does play a bit lower than the C1.

Two great speakers you are looking at. Let us know what you decide.
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