Help with Totems

I have had Hawks, sold them but presently own model one's
Forests,winds and Sharmans I have never listen to the Arro or Staff but I believe their are like the Hawks and I hated the sound of the Hawks. Three years later I find out from a dealer that the drivers in the model ones, Forests,winds and Sharmans are different then what is being used in the other models thus the reason for the different sound. If you can afford it try either the model ones or the forests and don't waste your money on the others

Arros cost less and have less bass; that doesn't mean they are "lower" or inferior. It depends upon your application, i.e., room dimensions, electronics, speakers, etc. If you can, audition any prospective purchase in your home. However, if you do, make your best effort to buy from whomever allows you the opportunity to audition.

i have owned the arros, model 1's, totem taw in-walls, and multiple pairs of mani 2's. the arros are an amazing speaker. for a smaller room and located in the right spot, they produce amazing bass for such a small speaker. i would own the arros over the staff in a heart beat. the hawks are a much better speaker than the staff. the hawks compete with the forest, the forest is easier to drive than the hawk.

I owned the Arros. They cost less than the Sttafs, but like Lars said, I don't think it's fair to characterize one as inferior to the other. I agree with the others with regard to the Arros working well in a small room at moderate volume; they sound very good within their limitations. I've only heard the Sttaf briefly, but from my impressions I gather that the Sttaf is a little more warm/forgiving, whereas the Arro is a bit more articulate/involving.