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Small speakers - Totem Arro / Reference 3a Dulcet

Looking for ~1k used speakers for second small room. Has anyone compared both of these speakers and would be kind enough to share their strengths and weaknesses? The room is about 13'x12', I listen to country, vocals, and some light pop. They would be driven by either a Mcintosh MC240 or an Onix 60W integrated (have access to both, but would like to leave the 240 in main system). Thanks,

Dave
davedimes
tombowlus
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I didn't hear the Reference 3A Dulcets (though the same dealer that had the Totems also had them), but I helped a friend put together a system, and he ended up with the Arros. I am very impressed with them in this price range. Their soundstange and imaging is very good, and vocals were very natural. For music with a decent amount of low frequency program, though, I would recommend a subwoofer if you like to have any volume. For quiet listening, though, they have an amazing amount of low end, considering the 4" woofer.
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rbstehno
1,406 posts
 
i have owned a pair of totem arros in the past and have heard the AP steps. both speakers produce an amazing sound for their size. the audio physic's are quite a bit more money than the arros. i think the steps are $1700 while the arros are $1100, all new. if you are looking at around $1500+ for speakers, look at the totem model 1's. i used to have these also and i thought these sounded better than the steps and are also a large step up from the arros.
good luck
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