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Totem Forest, Spendor S6e, or Spendor S8e ??

I'd like to know if anyone has compared these
speakers. Im using Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300 Integrated, and I also have the Plinius 9200.
My room is 20 x 18 with 10 foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Im using the Forests now, and the detail and depth are very impressive. The Forests have a wonderful deep bass, but are known to be a little bright in the high end.
Ive heard that the Spendors are warmer with
a sweeter high end. The 6e's have a 6 inch bass
cone and the 8e's have an 8 inch cone. I prefer warmth
over size and I wonder if an 8 inch cone might overpower
my room. There are no retailers here in New Orleans. Any thoughts?
taylspin

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andy2
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They sound very different but I think they both share the same important characteristic is that they more concern about communicating the emotion of the music rather than striving for details or soundstage prowness.

I hear the Totem Model 1 and Forest and they probably the best in term of vocal reproduction. It's like the artists singing to you personally.

The Spendor will probably be more laidback and warmer sounding but I didn't feel the Totem was at all forward.

For a small room, I would recommend the Totem Model 1.
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