Manger p1
The Manger p1 delivers holographic imaging, micro-detail and richly tactile musical flow from its distinctive bending-wave driver. The Ear found its warm, agile bass and seamless treble especially persuasive, while careful setup unlocks a deep, precisely focused stage. This is a beautifully engineered floorstander for listeners who prize natural instruments, rhythmic vitality and immersive realism.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
95/100
Pros
Exceptional image focus and spacious, three-dimensional soundstaging once correctly positioned.
Warm, well-defined, rhythmically lively bass with strong dynamic impact.
Highly resolving yet refined presentation, with unusually quiet upper-midrange performance and natural instrumental realism.
Cons
Needs careful room placement, toe-in and amplifier matching to avoid compromised bass balance and achieve its best imaging.
Deep bass rolls off below roughly 50Hz, and very large-scale orchestral material can stretch its ultimate scale.
Some familiar spoken voices can sound slightly unnatural due to a mild presence-region recession.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers describe an unusually revealing, emotionally direct loudspeaker with vivid tonal colour, strong image specificity and an ability to disappear from the room. Careful amplifier matching, toe-in and listening height are important, while the deepest bass and ultimate large-scale headroom are not its main strengths.
Bass
89/100
The Ear found the bass warm, lively, well defined and rhythmically persuasive, while Stereophile heard a dense, naturally damped low end with the right amplification. Measurements and initial setup listening indicate roll-off below roughly 50Hz and a potential 100Hz dip, so placement and partnering matter for full-bodied results.
Mid
91/100
Stereophile praised the absence of the scratchy upper-midrange cone character it hears from many two-way speakers, and The Ear admired the p1's micro-resolution and realistic musical communication. The Ear did hear a mild presence-region suck-out on familiar spoken voices, which could make some voices sound slightly unnatural.
Treble
90/100
The Ear heard a smooth, integrated treble with sparkle, brilliance and energy rather than aggression. Stereophile's measurements suggest the balance can sound mellow unless the speakers are toed in and listened to near the bending-wave driver's axis; off-axis high treble falls quickly.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
This is a standout strength: Stereophile heard precisely outlined, near-life-size images that were more specifically placed than its compact reference speakers. The Ear likewise reported a stable 3D image, plus a deep and wide stage, once positioning was dialled in.
Dynamics
91/100
With a suitably powerful Rogue amplifier, Stereophile could play exceptionally loudly without distracting distortion, retaining clarity and naturally controlled bass. The Ear praised colourful dynamics and dramatic drum impact, though it found the speaker challenged by the full scale of very large orchestral forces, and Stereophile noted limited headroom with one lower-powered amplifier.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
The Ear describes a tall, elegant, German-made cabinet built to notably exacting standards, with individually handcrafted construction and a choice of finishes. Its three-part sealed enclosure and substantial 31kg form support the impression of a carefully engineered premium loudspeaker.
Value for Money
95/100
At $14,995 to $18,995 per pair depending on finish, the p1 is firmly a high-end purchase. Even so, The Ear considers its realism and musical engagement comparable with full-range systems costing far more, calling it something of an audiophile bargain.
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Specifications
- Type
- Passive 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
- Impedance
- 4 Ohms
- Frequency Range
- 40 Hz – 40 kHz
- Crossover Frequency
- 360 Hz
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB 1 W/1 m
- Max SPL
- 106 dB Peak
- Dimensions
- 44.8“ x 10.6“ x 8.4“ (1139 x 270 x 214 mm)
- Weight
- 68.3 lbs (31 kg)
- High + Mid
- Manger® Sound Transducer, Bandwidth 80 Hz – 40 kHz, Rise Time 13µs
- Bass
- 8” (200 mm) Custom made Carbon Fiber-Paper Sandwich Design, 42mm Voice Coil ø
- Enclosure
- closed
- Rec. power
- 50 – 200 W
- Connectors
- Bi-Wiring – WBT plasma protect nextgen TM Cu
- Deviet SAM® Processing
- available
- Finish
- customized - colors, veneer or UltraHigh Gloss
Manufacturer's Description — Manger
Magical moments
To distinguish the lively, fresh playing of a Stradivarius from the round, full element of a Guarneri violin - that is a challenge that conventional loudspeakers fail. The Manger p1, on the other hand, reveal precisely this objectivity to music lovers. With their breathtakingly natural timbres and their authentic reproduction, the p1 bring magical moments.
Fixed star in the loudspeaker universe
Already optically, the p1 differ from conventional loudspeakers. Instead of a conventional midrange and tweeter, a single driver is responsible for all frequencies from the lower midrange to the very highest tones - the star-shaped Manger sound transducer
In addition to its bandwidth, the handcrafted Manger sound transducer impresses with its natural sound quality and the authentic reproduction, a basic requirement for faithfully reproducing the filigree string play of a violin or the temporal interplay of an orchestra.
Intelligent unit
The housing of the p1, which is rounded on the outer edges, improves the radiation behavior and gives the sound systems an independent and at the same time unobtrusive appearance. Inside, struts ensure optimal working conditions, and housing resonances are nipped in the bud. Both the Manger sound transducer and the high-performance woofer, which reproduces the lowest octaves, each have their own compartment in the loudspeaker cabinet.
Sound-damaging interactions via the enclosed air volume are excluded due to the intelligent construction.
The best of the best
Quality down to the smallest element - this maxim runs like a red thread through the p1 - and all Manger loudspeakers. First-class components in the crossover guarantee maximum fidelity. Cross-section cables ensure loss-free signal transfer. The connection terminals, WBT nextgen™ Plasma Protect™ speaker sockets, are of exquisite quality and easily accessible. Loudspeaker cables with banana plugs or cable lugs find permanent, secure contact. The Manger cf1 loudspeaker feet made of precision plastic ensure stable contact with the ground and, at the same time, convenient fine adjustment. Last but not least, the driver and the connection terminal are precisely embedded in the body via long-term stable threaded screws. Uncompromising quality that you can see, feel and hear.
Loudspeakers are a family thing
Loudspeakers that do not fit into the living environment will always be foreign objects and will not find acceptance. That is why the design of a loudspeaker enjoys the same persistent attention at Manger as its technical development. Thanks to its timelessly simple shape and the variety of high-quality veneers and colors, the p1 can be perfectly adapted to the space and personal taste.
Plays perfectly with Devialet and Linn
To bring powerful technology to your passive Manger speaker, the p1 seamlessly works with both Linn’s Exakt and Devialet’s SAM Processing.
In combination with Linn Exakt, your passive speaker is enhanced with powerful software and performance features, becoming an active speaker.
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Authorized dealers for Manger p1
- Afton Mountain Audio — in-store — Afton, Virginia, United States (website)
- Akustik Strauss — in-store — Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, Germany (website)
- Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
- Audio Freak — Germany (website)
- Elite Audio Systems — in-store — San Francisco, California, United States (website)
- J&J Audio Solutions — in-store — San Jose, California, United States (website)
- Kosmas Audio Video — online and in-store — Athina, Greece (website)
- Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
- Rauch und Schall — in-store — München, Bayern, Germany (website)
- Super HiFi by Audiostudio — in-store — Olomoucký kraj, Czech Republic (website)