I don't know the Totems, but the Merlin VSM series comes to mind as a fine choice for your stated needs - so long as "blue ray/TV" doesn't mean high spl earthquake reproduction from the soundtrack of your action movie.
Marty
Marty
small ish floor standers WAF 5-8K
with your budget I'd say check out the Devore Nines right at your max height requirement. The Nines.... Frequency Response:29Hz -40kHz Sensitivity: 90.5dB/W/M Impendence: 8 ohms Dimensions: 38"Hx8.5"Wx14.5"D about $6500US the Super 8s are shorter and less deep... Frequency Response:36Hz -40kHz Sensitivity: 90dB/W/M Impendence: 8 ohms Dimensions: 34"Hx8.125"Wx12"D about $4500US http://www.devorefidelity.com/gibbons.html BTW, I use my Super 8s for 2 channel music and as part of a 5.1 HT. Sounds great. havent heard the Forests though, so can't compare. But the totems appear to be less expensive. good luck. |