I had the Ones for some time and enjoyed them immensely. I never tryed them with tube power. First of all, I bought them new and they took a looooong time to break in- sounded conjested and a little thick in the middle, a little rough in the highs. After what seemed like an eternity ( about 3-4 weeks) things really jelled and they sounded wonderful.
As for amplification, with a 50w NAD int they sounded lifeless and retained the thickness, the 100w Belles was better but still not as open on top. With the 120w Marsh I used to have they really opened up, more dynamic, better bass. Amazing for their size. Think they would have liked even more clean power.
I have not heard the Forest or Hawk, but I would expect nothing short of excellent sound from either. Build, finish, sound, Totem is a class act.
As for amplification, with a 50w NAD int they sounded lifeless and retained the thickness, the 100w Belles was better but still not as open on top. With the 120w Marsh I used to have they really opened up, more dynamic, better bass. Amazing for their size. Think they would have liked even more clean power.
I have not heard the Forest or Hawk, but I would expect nothing short of excellent sound from either. Build, finish, sound, Totem is a class act.