Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk

Baroque,

It looks like you have found your speakers. Cool. The Model One should be perfectly at home in your room provided you give it solid juice.

Side comments; The Forest, Mani-2, Model 1, all have their major strengths and weaknesses. What I love about their products is that while there are similarities between each speaker, there are differences enough to make each one unique. In some situations, the Arro or Sttaf could be a better choice than a Forest or Mani-2.

From a build and design standpoint, the Hawk is Vince's greatest achievement. Of course, that will never go officially on record and perhaps for the better. It takes a monster load of effort to get that particular speaker to sing well.

Whatever Totem you chose, I am certain you will thoroughly enjoy the experience! Enjoy the music !

Rumaidan,

Is there any reason why you say "It takes a monster load of effort to get that particular speaker to sing well.".

Can you please post your observations regarding this ?

The reason why I am asking is...I have read it the other way in Audigon postings itself. Aslo, since i am considering Hawks, Forests and Mani-2 for my 2 channel set-up, I am very interested in knowing about this.

I appreciate your input regarding this.

Thanks
Grakesh

The Hawks are inefficient speakers and do like lots of current.

Hi upstateaudio. So, what exactly is "a lot of current" to drive the Hawks? I contacted Totem to inquire about my 70 wpc I-5's ability to drive the Hawks and they basically said they are ideally suited to drive the Hawks. I then went to a dealer and heard the I-5 drive the Hawks and with the volume at 30 (of 50 max) on the I-5, it was quite loud, with no strain or clipping or exessive heat coming from the I-5 (I touched). The dealers said the two were a great match (a "marriage"). Perhaps 70 wpc is sufficient, or is this "need of current" something that is potentially yet another individual perception thing (to one person's ears the smaller powered amp on the hawks does not allow them to sing as well as another person's ears?). I dunno, just asking, but I am also curious as I am considering the Hawks for my I-5.

- walkman

A high current amp does not necessarily have to drive a lot of wattage. My dealer also drives Hawks with an I5. I drive mine with a Classe CA150 amp mated to a DR6 preamp.