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Totem Hawk: Outdated compared to newer spks??

Need to gather some input as to whether the Totem's HAWK speaker($3300 retail) is still a good value in terms of overall performance. The design has been around for over ten years with a few minor upgrades I heard the speaker several times and liked them.

Nevertheless, are speakers like the Usher BE-718, or Monitor Audio's Gold GX-100 which are monitors, (or even another small floorstander like the Hawks) going to significantly outperform them?? Welcome your input and experience with these speakers. Thanks
sunnyjim

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One point that you may be aware of, Sunnyjim, is that the Totems sound their best when using high current amps due to their low sensitivity and the need for reserve power.
Agree with Czarivey that the Hawk is good, but if you can swing the cash, the Forest is the better buy.

The Hawk is very room dependent, meaning that it is fussy with its placement regarding walls, type of floor. But overall, a good speaker.
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