Which Totem is better: Mani-2 or Forest?


I have heard many different and contovercial opinions. Some people say Forest has more bass and better soundstage, some argue that Mani-2 is more detailed and has at least the same bass.
I have Reference S-40 Paradigms - what is the better choice to upgrade them - Mani-2 or Forest?
Thanks for your opinions and time.
danieldobrovetsky

Showing 1 response by shamburg

The Forest (at 8ohms) is a lot easier to drive than the Mani2s (4ohms). Plus, the Mani2 has dual woofers which make it even harder to drive. At the 1992 CES in NYC, in the Totem suite, I heard their sales manager voice a vote in favor of the Forest. For whatever that's worthÂ…