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What to upgrade from Totem Forrest?

Dear all,
It's been almost 9 years and I am tempted to upgrade my speaker. It's Totem Forest while it's a good speaker but I think it's a bit warm for my system which consists of: Sony XA-9000ES, TW Acustic 0.5 with Lyra Delos, and Lavardin amp.

My room is relatively small i.e. 4.5 X 5 meter.

Any advice on what to upgrade? budget is expected below 10k, I am looking for a natural and transparent but I don't expect to get electrostat though.

Thanks in advance for the advice
gondo101
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Forrests are unique speakers that can show advantages with any kind of amplification from mid-powered tube amps to high-powered SS amps. Stable 8Ohm impedance makes it drivable by any amp. Transperency, clarity tone or speed, control and punch is up to you to decide.
I've swapped them for Aerial 10T and paid almost nothing for that fantastic upgrade. Aerial 10t need minimum 250Wpc.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Many speakers can show any amp upgrade,not unusual.
inna
7,296 posts
 
I would consider upgrading everything except the analog front end. Your room is not really small and your budget can be pretty good to get a great sound.
gondo101 OP
23 posts
 
Just did some googling and found one review at 6moons, Lavardin designer has created loudspeaker branded as Le Contoure.
However, from the review sems that the combination of Lavardin and Le Contoure created a bit warm sound that might be the desirable sound signature of its designer :( (which actually I want to avoid).

Any experience on Le Contoure speaker esp. Combined with Lavardin?
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