Bookshelf speaker for an apartment

@rbstehno
04-19-2020 4:52pm
the focal and b&w’s don’t have any low end. If you like Totem, get a used pair of the Model 1’s or spend a little more and get a used pair of the Hawks or Forests. Then in the future if you want to upgrade your amp, then the totems would even sound better.

re: Totem Model One
Having owned three pairs, both standard and two pairs of Totem Model One Signatures, they truly need a weighty amplifier to perform their absolute best. No whimpy flea-watt triode amps need apply here. Tried it all. Think Big Iron Class-A/AB Solid State or higher power Tube amps. They thrive with high current amplifiers up to 250wpc SS or at least Tube 50w strapped triode or 100w ultralinear tube amplification can sound huge with these compact monitors. Signature version with bi-wire worth the extra $ IMO.

Buchardt S400's

Omega 3i or 7MK, hard to beat for under a 1k

Focal 906s are well over $1K. But the new Chora 706 is not. Also like Revel M-16s. Don’t expect much low end from any mini with a 5” woofer. 6.5” is the minimum unless you are adding a sub. 

You might consider Fritz... I’m really enjoying his speakers. And small maker, great reputation. http://www.fritzspeakers.com/DreamWeaverFritzLSFritzieSpecPage.asp