Which Totem is better: Mani-2 or Forest?

I've auditioned both and thought the Mani 2 clearly superior. Substantially better bass and fantastic sound stage width and depth. But, it costs a lot more, as you need tons of power and top quality stands. I think your amp is enough, but barely. The 3NRB would be plenty for the Forest. On the Mani the differnce between a Classe 201 and a 401 was huge. My opinion is that if you are on an upgrade path, go with the Mani, as you will be rewarded more when you upgrade your amp and other equipment. If this is a discrete purchase that will not get a follow up for quite a while, go for the Forest.

If you can drive them, the Mani 2's are exceptional. They are what I have always dreamed of. A small 2 way that images like mad but with the bottom end of a floor stander.

I compared these two side by side and thought that the Mani2s came out on top.
They were more destinct and precice in there presentation then forrest.
I have the Model-1sig and my next uppgrade will be a pair of Mani2s!