Thanks for all the responses! It looks like most of you are in favor of the mani 2's. Looks like I am going to have to buy a pair just to audition them. I have listened to the Dynaudios, as well as the Revel M20. I liked both of them but was hoping for something with more of that "undefinable something" in it. I've never heard a any of Totem's speakers but I am now extremely intrigued. The Mani 2's may be a little too much for my CJ Premier 11a to drive though, I'll have to look into that. I'll also have to inquire about amp compatibility for the 1.3 SE's.
Totem mani 2 or Dynaudio 1.3 SE
Both of these are relatively inefficient two way mini monitors. I'm trying to decide between them. I am thinking of purchasing a used set of one of these pairs of speakers. I have heard the Contour 1.3 MkII. Have not heard the SE version but assume that the more of a good thing concept holds true. I really liked the 1.3's but I keep reading wonderful things about the Mani 2 that seem to very much to describe the sound I am looking for. Does anyone out there have experience with both of these speakers that wants to put in their two cents?