Pros and cons for loading Totem Forest

Don S., thanks for your comment on the lead and reference to my statement; "get the lead out". As indicated earlier in my post/comment I did indicate that the "shot" that I used was not a lead shot, but one of the commonly available alternatives. Many States now have laws about using lead shot and as a result, there are many alternative materials used for making shot. I think (hope) that most people are smart enough not to actually use lead but the commonly available alternative materials.

Bill, for you, I would suggest loading them. It is quick and easy to both do and undo. I think you will prefer the sound with loading. My experience was that it added to the musicality simply by delivering a more believable bass.

There is alot of vibration to the forests cabinet,inherent in the design of speaker you can say it causes less vibration when you load then.i didnt like them with shot in them,ive ownwed them and many more.Loved them..but they aint the only game in town...period.Yes you will enjoy them more without goodluck.

Don S - I stand corrected on deliquescence. I should have just said that much of the sand I have bought for projects has been really wet. In light of my newly acquired knowledge, I will clarify that the moisture must have been between the sand particles rather than actually within them. Wherever that moisture resided, it seemed to be better not to introduce it into my speaker enclosure. The kitty litter seemed much easier to deal with IMO. As far as I am aware it has not attracted further water or swelled in any fashion. Hope that clarifies my answer.