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Totem Forest or Mani-2 signature?

I am looking for a pair of Totem speakers that will work well with Bel Canto Ref1000 monoblocks.

So far I have only auditioned the Forest and Staff (with the Ref1000 too) but have not had a chance to try the Mani-2.

For those Totem owners out there, could you give me some suggestions? as how they compare and stuff... Thanks!
metronet
zieman
339 posts
 
B, I can get a bit possesive about Totem myself. No worries, we are on the same team. What can we do about this stricken fella?
bluepearl
7 posts
 
I have spent a good deal of time listening to the Staff and Forest and prefer the staff, the soft dome tweeter is much smoother, I found the Forests to be a bit bright (never been a fan of metal domes).
bonger
47 posts
 
Yup, totally agree with bluepearl.

Owned Model 1 sigs and tweeter, just tired me out after 30mins.

Staff has overall has smoother presentation, just doesn't go as deep and loud as Forests.

Definetely prefer soft domes.
metronet OP
28 posts
 
Rumadian, I still thank you for your post two years ago. In your opinion do you think an old Accuphase 80 watts into 4 ohms amp will be able to drive the Mani-2? Thanks in advanced.
rumadian
152 posts
 
Hello Metro,

Wow, bringing the life back into this thread after two years eh? To take a stab at your question:

Will 80 solid watts of juice be enough to power the Mani-2? YES, provided that you don't plan on playing them in a huge room or cranking things up to concert/like sound pressure levels. NO if you do.
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