Agree that these speakers share many of the same strengths, and, frankly, I think you'll be thrilled with either. But, if I had to make a choice, especially if I couldn't demo either before buying, I'd go with the Profiles. Despite having similar specs, I suspect the Forests are a more demanding load on an amplifier. Also, the Totems have an aluminum/titanium tweeter that may be fantastic, but I tend to prefer silk dome tweets that may be a little less risky sonically since you can't demo beforehand. Lastly, JA uses that infinite slope crossover that, in every JA speaker I've heard, just has this natural coherence about it that seduces me into the music more than almost any other speaker I've heard.
Obviously these are are my preferences that may have nothing to do with yours, but just thought I'd share what my thought process would be in case any of it helps you make your own decision. Best of luck in whatever you choose.
Obviously these are are my preferences that may have nothing to do with yours, but just thought I'd share what my thought process would be in case any of it helps you make your own decision. Best of luck in whatever you choose.