@gondo101
onhwy61 is exactly right about the S'phile findings. Lowering slightly by removing the balls and perhaps even trying some toe OUT might be of help. I also found positioning them closer together (under 7 feet apart) was helpful bringing up the bass. Stronger bass might better balance the treble. In one review (Audiophilia?) the writer had commented "pay attention to how Vince B. has them positioned at shows". Photos of Totem Forests from a show allowed the carpet pattern to be used to determine distance between the speakers. They were a lot closer together than I would have guessed. I do remember the step chang in bass output (and vocal clarity) that resulted moving them to mirror positioning in that photo.
Belatedly it occurred to me to ask how old your gear is. Could this harshness be break in pains for the Forests or any of your other gear?? It took a LONG time for the Forests to start producing meaningful bass in my system.
By the way, you have some VERY nice gear.
onhwy61 is exactly right about the S'phile findings. Lowering slightly by removing the balls and perhaps even trying some toe OUT might be of help. I also found positioning them closer together (under 7 feet apart) was helpful bringing up the bass. Stronger bass might better balance the treble. In one review (Audiophilia?) the writer had commented "pay attention to how Vince B. has them positioned at shows". Photos of Totem Forests from a show allowed the carpet pattern to be used to determine distance between the speakers. They were a lot closer together than I would have guessed. I do remember the step chang in bass output (and vocal clarity) that resulted moving them to mirror positioning in that photo.
Belatedly it occurred to me to ask how old your gear is. Could this harshness be break in pains for the Forests or any of your other gear?? It took a LONG time for the Forests to start producing meaningful bass in my system.
By the way, you have some VERY nice gear.