Ive owned the Manis and still own the Model 1s. I have no experience with the Ushers except some audition time with the 718s and other Usher models. To answer you question, in your size room the Bryston will drive the Manis (and Model 1s and 718s) quite well. IMO the Manis in such a small room may be a bit over powering. Id stick with the Model 1s and maybe add a small sub to give you a little more bottom end. Ive used a Velodyne DD 12 with my Model 1s with great success, and there are a number of subs that would mate up quite nicely with the Model 1s. Upgrading your source could definitely be a significant improvement. You might also want to consider tubes with the Model 1s. IMO it would be a big improvement over the Bryston, but then Im not a big fan of the Bryston sound.
Totem Mani 2 Signatures vs. Usher BE-718
I have the upgrade bug and I am looking to upgrade my speakers. I'm looking at the two speakers noted above but am open to other suggestions for comparable speakers. I have chosen these speakers because I currently have the Totem Model 1 Sigs and have heard great things about the Mani's as well as hearing them at the local audio store. I have not heard the Ushers but have chosen them because of all the positive reviews. I do not have a local Usher dealer.
I would like to hear what you have to stay about these speakers espcially if you have owned either of them or have been in a situation to compare them.
I know the Totem's have had great reviews and have been considered the best bang for the buck in the past and the reviews on the Ushers seem to indicate that they are the best speaker sub $5K. Would be interested to get your thoughts on that.
I will be driving them with a Bryston integrated amp with 100 watts at 8ohms and 170 watts at 4 ohms. I am a little concerned that it might not be powerful enough to drive the Totem's from what I've read. I am not sure about how they will drive the Usher's. Any comments or experiences with similar types of amps would be appreciated.
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I would like to hear what you have to stay about these speakers espcially if you have owned either of them or have been in a situation to compare them.
I know the Totem's have had great reviews and have been considered the best bang for the buck in the past and the reviews on the Ushers seem to indicate that they are the best speaker sub $5K. Would be interested to get your thoughts on that.
I will be driving them with a Bryston integrated amp with 100 watts at 8ohms and 170 watts at 4 ohms. I am a little concerned that it might not be powerful enough to drive the Totem's from what I've read. I am not sure about how they will drive the Usher's. Any comments or experiences with similar types of amps would be appreciated.
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