Hi, Jim,
I don't personally like the term "high end," but understand your question very well.
The Totems will suprise you - pleasantly - with their bass response (for their size, not as much on an absolute level). I have heard them with Plinius and Musical Fidelity electronics.
Soundstage was deep, fairly wide. Dynamics were VERY good, again, surprising in a speaker the size. A little brash and glaring in the upper mids/lower highs, but it could be break-in on the speakers or electronics. Whatever the case, it added some sibilance to female vox I found slightly annoying at higher volumes.
But bottom line, they ARE serious speakers, great designs IMO; they get the most of what they are/have. I definitely recommend an audition if you can....
My 2 cents, good luck.
Todd/chams_uk
I don't personally like the term "high end," but understand your question very well.
The Totems will suprise you - pleasantly - with their bass response (for their size, not as much on an absolute level). I have heard them with Plinius and Musical Fidelity electronics.
Soundstage was deep, fairly wide. Dynamics were VERY good, again, surprising in a speaker the size. A little brash and glaring in the upper mids/lower highs, but it could be break-in on the speakers or electronics. Whatever the case, it added some sibilance to female vox I found slightly annoying at higher volumes.
But bottom line, they ARE serious speakers, great designs IMO; they get the most of what they are/have. I definitely recommend an audition if you can....
My 2 cents, good luck.
Todd/chams_uk