Manger p2
The Manger p2 conjures a holographic soundstage from its distinctive bending-wave transducer, marrying natural vocal timbre, fleet transients and seamless bass integration. hifitest.de admired its spacious precision, while 6 Moons found concert-scale image specificity and coherent tonal balance. Built with furniture-grade solidity, this is a deeply revealing floorstander for carefully arranged, long-session listening.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
90/100
Pros
Exceptional imaging and depth, with precisely placed, convincingly detached instruments and an almost holographic stage.
Natural, coherent tonality with realistic vocals, refined treble and excellent low-level detail.
Fast, agile transient response and strong microdynamic expression keep complex music rhythmically alive.
Superbly finished, solidly braced German-built cabinet with premium materials and extensive finish options.
Cons
Needs careful placement and a defined listening position to deliver its best focus, bass balance and treble energy.
Prioritises speed and integration over room-pressurising bass weight; it can sound lightweight at high levels in larger rooms.
Its highly revealing character can make harsh or compressed recordings fatiguing at elevated volume.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviews consistently portray the p2 as an unusually coherent, natural and highly revealing loudspeaker, with standout spatial precision and timing. Its presentation favours agility, insight and long-session comfort over huge bass weight or an overtly sparkling top end, while careful placement and listening position matter.
Bass
88/100
Explorations in Audio found the bass taut, surprisingly deep and seamlessly integrated, while hifitest.de also heard enough cabinet volume for deep bass. HiFi News found it supple, propulsive and bouncy once positioned correctly, but noted that it does not move vast quantities of air and can seem lightweight at high levels in larger rooms.
Mid
94/100
The p2 earns particularly strong praise for natural tone and midrange realism. hifitest.de described James Mercer's voice as incredibly natural, while 6 Moons heard neutral but full-bodied vocal reproduction and authentic timbre; Explorations in Audio also found that delicate, breathy vocals retained their character amid dense accompaniment.
Treble
88/100
Reviewers describe a refined, clean and well-resolved treble that avoids aggression and supports fatigue-free listening. That balance is deliberately mellow rather than overtly brilliant: 6 Moons called it softly silky and somewhat reserved, while HiFi News noted limited top-end sparkle and a loss of treble energy when listening above or off the driver axis.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
Spatial performance is a major strength. Reviewers heard unusually distinct placement of individual sounds, convincing depth, precise image outlines and an almost holographic stage; hifitest.de called the presentation enormously spacious and precise. The p2 rewards setup care, however, as HiFi News found its sharpest focus concentrated in a clearly defined listening position.
Dynamics
91/100
The p2 is widely praised for speed, microdynamic shading and rhythmic drive. Explorations in Audio found it maintained transients through complex passages and stayed controlled around 90dB, while 6 Moons heard both fine gradations and sufficient large-scale impact for normal listening. It is more of a quick, lithe performer than a physically massive-sounding one, and hifitest.de found some forceful guitar material fatiguing at higher levels.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
The cabinet and finish receive emphatic praise across the reviews. Sources highlight the heavy aluminium construction, substantial 38mm baffle, internal bracing, German manufacture, excellent paintwork and furniture-grade finish; 6 Moons characterises the materials and manufacturing as first-rate.
Value for Money
90/100
At roughly €12,800 to €15,600 per pair depending on finish, the p2 sits firmly among premium floorstanders. Within that context, hifitest.de rates its price/performance as excellent, while HiFi News considers the finish fully commensurate with the asking price; 6 Moons also regards it as a long-term purchase.
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Specifications
- Type
- Passive 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
- Impedance
- 8 Ohms
- Frequency range
- 30 Hz – 40 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 340 Hz
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB 1 W/1 m
- Maximum SPL
- 112 dB Peak
- Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 1139 x 270 x 214 mm
- Weight
- 70.6 lbs (32 kg)
- High + Mid
- Manger® Sound Transducer
- Bass
- 8" patented Carbon fiber foam membrane, Sandwich layer design
- Enclose
- closed with two passive radiators
- Rec. power
- 50 – 200 W
- Connectors
- Bi-Wiring – WBT plasma protect nextgen TM Cu
- Devialet SAM® Processing
- available
- Finish
- customized - all colors, veneer or UltraHigh Gloss
Manufacturer's Description — Manger
The next step
To come as close as possible to the original has always been the ambition of Manger Audio. Along this path Josef Manger has accomplished a technological masterpiece: the Manger Sound Transducer. The passive flagship model p2 consistently acts on this maxim and takes another important step in approaching the ideal of time correct and faithful audio reproduction. The p2 open up a new horizon.
Nature as Touchstone
The sudden breaking of a branch, the gentle patter of a summer rain - to faithfully reproduce these sounds and sounds is a difficult task to master. Too fast, too abrupt are the pressure changes in the air. This also applies to percussion or the clapping of an auditorium. Conventional drivers cannot follow the tempo and sound undifferentiated. In addition, these sound events often contain low-frequency components. They are crucial for natural reproduction, but they especially demand the bass precision of a loudspeaker.
Speed is the Key
A precondition on the path to authentic reproduction is time correct and integral rendition. Due to its design the Manger Sound Transducer provides an impulse fidelity, in other words the ability to rapidly track short signals, that is far superior to conventional drivers. The newly developed woofer system of the p2 also achieves an extraordinarily high signal fidelity and perfectly complements the Manger Sound Transducer. The two innovations merge into a uniquely authentic reproduction system.
Deeply Impressive
The p2 woofer is groundbreaking. The patented drivers, developed and manufactured in Germany, features a modern sandwich-type membrane. Two carbon fiber reinforced cellulose layers flank a layer of high-techfoam. The sophisticated material mix combines highinner damping with little weight and extreme rigidity. Partial vibrations and fractured radiation to higher frequencies are thus effectively eliminated.
The stable base construction made of aluminum, in conjunction with the innovative Manger cone feet cf1, guarantees a rock-solid stand on any surface.
Rock in the surf
In operation, considerable force is sometimes applied to the loudspeaker housing. If it is stimulated to vibrate, this leads to audible coloration. The housing of the p2 is a manifestation of solidity. Inner struts and stiffeners at defined points effectively prevent natural vibrations. The drivers reside in a 38-millimeter (!) strong front and the elegantly rounded edges optimize the radiation behavior. A solid base construction made of aluminum guarantees rock-solid stand on any surface.
Plays perfectly with Devialet and Linn
To bring powerful technology to your passive Manger speaker, the p2 seamlessly works with both Linn’s Exakt and Devialet’s SAM Processing.
In combination with Linn Exakt, your p2 is enhanced with powerful software and performance features, becoming an active speaker.
Finishes
As a manufacturer, Manger Audio can offer an almost unlimited variety of the finest veneers and color options, including the individual design of housing and base.
You can order nearly every color or veneer in matt, satin finish or Ultra high gloss.
Ask us, we will be happy to advise you personally.
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Authorized dealers for Manger p2
- 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)