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Totem model 1 with svs sb13 ultra or Forest

Hi,

This is my first post on audiogon. I currently own a pair of totem model 1's (original not sig). I really like them but would like some more bass. I'm considering a couple of options. I'm thinking I could buy an SVS sb13 ultra (cost 1600) or I'm thinking I could sell the model 1's and get a used pair of totem forests (net cost after selling model 1's 1000). If I do this, I would really like to avoid buying a different amp. I currently have a Parasound 2250 which has more than enough current to drive the model 1's.

I live in a medium sized apartment but eventually (three years from now) will move to a larger place. My setup is in my living room which is 14 ft long and 12 ft wide. I listen to everything from country and indie to electronica and hip hop.

Thanks,
Zach
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kendrick2
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You currently have a small listening room well suited to the Totem 1 speakers. They may be short on bass but should sound great in that setting with proper amplification, which you have. Most people who know Totems would probably say it's too much speaker for your room. For that reason, I would say adding a fast, high quality subwoofer would be the safest upgrade path for where you live now. That said, there may be integration issues and adding more bass with either the Forest or subwoofer may bother your neighbors. But at least with a subwoofer, you can control the volume or turn off if late at night.

Good luck from a Totem owner.
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marco1
519 posts
 
Your amp should drive the Forrest with no problem. I've owned Model One's and combined them with 2 Velodyne DD12 subs. Also owned the Forrest's and Mani's. IMO your best option would be the Mani's. Net cost will be more but the improvement over Model One's with subs or the Forrest will be HUGE!
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jafant
19,624 posts
 
Zack -

the best subwoofer out there is REL.
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