Totem Forest, Mani 2's or Green Mtn Audio Europa


Looking for help with speaker choice from above - others also welcome. Amp is BV Audio A300s integrated,CD is Arcam 23T. Room is large, 28' x 16', living room/dining room combo converted to pool room with small listening area. Ceilings are 24ft. Floors are marble. System is on short wall at opposite end of room from pool table. Music choice is all over the board from Rock to jazz to trance. Volume level will very depending on use of room. Great sound with tight bass wanted at both high and low volumes.

Thanks for the help
jmpwme

Showing 1 response by mattybumpkin

I have not heard the Totem's but their reputation for quality is well known. However, at used prices of around $2000 for the Totem's versus $600 for the Green Mountain, You could save quite a bit by going with the Europa's. I have owned them, they are a excellent speaker and would give up nothing (or very little) to the Totem's. They are also a very easy 4 ohm load and can be driven by most amps. As mentioned above, I have read that the Totem's like power to show their best.

Try to listen to all the speakers you are considering, it would beat trying to figure out all of the recommendations you are going to get here. In home demo would be best, especially condsidering the size of your room (to make sure the speakers would fill the room).

Regards,