Totem Arro Replacement


I really love my Arros but am thinking about trying something else.  What I don’t like about the Arros is the port chuffing and lack of dynamics at higher volumes.  Their imaging, tone, speed and voicing are all aspects that I really enjoy. They are fun to listen to and have an electric or alive sound to them.  They don’t just seem like sterile, dry, analytical speakers.

I’ve tried all of the port chuffing remedies (straws, foam bungs, screens,) to no avail and I don’t like the way they sound crossed over at 80hz to a sub...

Sooo, Im looking at Canton Vento 826.2, Acsend Acoustics Sierra 1, Totem Rainmaker (may have same port chuffing issue)or maybe some Monitor Audio Silver 6’s...

The Cantons are getting my attention because of the good reviews, the good sale they are on, the aesthetics, and the fact that I’d be getting brand new speakers.

I’m open to other suggestions.  My budget is around $650-$700.  I don’t want to overpower my small listening room with bass (dynaudio contour 1.3 mk2 did this horribly).  I’m pretty picky and want something that sounds really good but I may have to just hold tight until I have something like $1000-$1500 to spend...

Any advice fellow Goners?


b_limo

Showing 1 response by dougsat

Hmmm,

How about trying a pair of Magnepan LRS speakers?
They fit your budget exactly.Sounds like you have tried a bunch of different speakers but not a panel type speaker. If anything it would be an interesting departure that you might really enjoy. They are selling like hot cakes so you wouldn’t have a hard time selling them if you decide to sell later.

Plus Magnepan gives a pretty generous (I think 60 days) to test at home, it would cost you shipping only to try them.

So lots of reasons (perhaps) against Magnepans depending your criteria but again they might surprise and satisfy you.