baroque_lover

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Totem's with mid-power amplification?
The hawks perform remarkebly with 100wpc. 
Totem Model 1 Sig with Sub or Mani 2 without a Sub
The Mani-2's are better than the M1+Sub. The Forests are better than the M1+Sub Combo. 
Rainmaker, owner please tell me how good they are
The Rainmaker is a good speaker. However, if you can swing for the model 1 do it. It is actually smaller in stature but of a much higher build and is a world class monitor. 
Myryad
Just interested in what there 'house' sound is like, and their overall quality. 
Totem Forest, Hawk or Von schweikert VR-2's ?
To elaborate on my previous post, the Hawks are much more cohesive and offer a smoother presentaton than the Forest. Bass is about the same however the Hawk seems to delineate bass lines better (possibly due to its superb integration). The Forest ... 
Totem Forest, Hawk or Von schweikert VR-2's ?
I sell Totem so I will chip in. For music I would go with the Hawk. From a design standpoint the Hawk is the better speaker. The Drivers are higher quality and the design is one of the best in the Totem lineup. The Forest will play louder. 
Yamaha YSP-1
The Yamaha YSP projectors are really nice for the money. I'm a 2-channel guy and I seperate my music system from my video. I have a 32" Sharp LCD and a YSP-800 underneith (exact width of the TV). I did not want to worry boying a bucnh of speakers,... 
New 11' x 7' listening room....small speaker?
Totem Acoustic Arro. 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
I was in a similar boat as you a couple years back. I had a couple hundred CD’s I accumulated over the years. Some were bought out of fad, some because I had to have the whole set, and others were bought for 1 or 2 popular songs I heard on the rad... 
Passion or obsession
I love me gear, but I only love it becase it transports the musical experience to me in a pasionate emotional way. This hobby used to consume me...when I had over $13,000 worth of gear. Now my setup is worth under 5k (still not chump change, but s... 
integrated tube amp recommendations, with remote
I once was so stubborn about remoite controls that you wouldn't have been able to convince me that I didn't need one. When I was in the market for an integrated amplifier I passed on a lot of good deals because they didn't have remotes. I now own ... 
LEAD SHOT OR NOT?
non-odour kitty litter or 'play' sand work best. You can purchase "steel" shot from gun stores. I have heard a mixture of play sand and steel shot works nicely. I have personally yet to load my arro's with sand. I am afraid I will loose some imagi... 
Help a newbie on an entry two-channel system
I am also a classical fan...everything from gregorian chant to modern minimalist compositions. I own the Totem Acoustic Arro's and in your size room they would be the ideal speaker for your musical taste. I am in love with my pair and I have no pl... 
Chinese Loudspeakers ARE GOOD
I purchase North American and European manuf. goods because I support those countries economies, not because I think Chinese made is crap. 
totem alternatives to totem hawk/forest?
Ghunter isi right, room size and associated electronics is the biggest factor in determining the right Totem.