just bought a C2 set last week...so far comments reserved because not yet fully cook...

my main choices were M3300 and C2...myself and GF found the M3300 to be a little too bright / crystalline....borderline piercing and found C2 more warm with good mixture.

I think the only thing weak is the sub woofer. Also weak is the overall max power can only deliver up to 30W not more (what with all that EIDC)

Another selling point was the remote control...well that says it all for lamers like me lol...

after some burn in the bass will be a bit louder since the heavy diaphragm can sag a bit.

i think its the characteristic of the M3300 to have the clear mid - high tones as you described.

true or fake audiophile will care about their money....they want their money's worth...