Totem forest And Mass loading


Dose any one hay any recommendations on mass loading for totem forest?

I have just started my first stereo system, and I am running a Pair of forest's through a cary sli-80 integrated amp. Bi-wired with Kimber 12tc cable and next week a new Cary 303T SACD CD player as my new source. I love triode mode over ultra liner looking for more bass throw without wreaking the great overall image by mass loading.

I have only tried dry play sand gives great bass but wreaks the image!
So am looking for another mass loading substance or combination.

My audiophile buddy said to mix it half sand and half lead shot, but has any one used lead shot for there speakers. Also how many pounds in each speaker,
dose it give a more clear image then sand?

Just to Note Troide mode has the same volume output as Ultra Liner but cleaner! Have not bought a good power cord yet.

Dose any one have any Thoughts?
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Showing 2 responses by lowrider57

When I auditioned the Totem Forest, I was under the impression that the Beaks would "tune" and clean up resonance issues.
The cabinets are very "lively" and if u decide to use lead shot, take care not to deaden the sound. It might also remove some of the soundstaging.
Yes, Totem Forest needs some power.

Impedance: 8 ohms (6.4 minimum)
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Recommended power: 50 - 200 W

Jakecanada, you have a nice amp, maybe underpowered. Do try the Cary cad120s, but to help the imaging i hope you are using room treatments. Front wall (behind speakers) plus side walls. Look at the Virtual Systems section for ideas.