Totem Acoustic Forest Signatures

Just posting an update. Finally ordered a set of Forests in satin white! Regular version though. I went a little different route with the amp. Getting a deal on a NAD M32 master series integrated. Its 180wpc rather than the previous amps 150wpc, which I was able to return. Should be a better amp then their regular series amps. It's reviewed very well anyways. I couldn't afford the signatures :( But with a little bit better amplification then I previously had I think the forests will be great for me! I know i'm flying blind on these as I haven't heard either but the totem dealer took my Sonus Fabers on trade(which is awesome because I tried and couldn't sell them) and the NAD M32 is one of the only integrated's on the market that has the availability of 4k hdmi. I'm using this as a 2 channel setup with a tv, which was a requirement. So, any recommendations on budget speaker cables? like in the 100-200 range? I have been recommended signal cable from a very knowledgeable gentlemen on this thread but looking for any other opinions or ideas as well!
Thanks!

Bg3584, congrats!!  Let us know how the stuff settles in.

Let me add mine to dave_b's.  Hope you are happy with them.  Just be patient during break in.  Follow Totem's guidance on this.  Don't over drive them.  The bass will be MIA for a good while.  But is one of their strong points when they are fully broken in.  

I've had a pair of Forests for over 10 years.  Not tired of them yet.  They scale well, which is to say upgrade electronics and cabling...they'll reflect those improvements.  

As far as speaker cable, your budget will go furthest with used.  Check out US Audio Mart.  Brand-wise, in addition to Signal Cable, Blue Jeans Cable is often cited as a good starting point (I've not used it).  Other high value brands to consider:  Clear Day Audio, Audio Art, & Virtue Audio.  Check out Stereo Mojo for other recommendations.

http://www.stereomojo.com/Stereo%20for%20Cheap%20Bastards/StereoforCheapBastards.htm

bg3584,

Congrats! The Forest are great speakers. I'll second ghosthouse's guidance on the break in process. It has taken my Signatures 150-200 hours to come around. Don't over drive them. You'll be tempted to. But they will reward you. I had a pair of fully broken in standard Forest for about a week for review. The bass is taught, solid and plentiful. Work on placement but be patient. As they are breaking in, changes in placement may need to be made. 

Speaker cable? Straightwire, Wireworld and Audioquest also make decent entry level cables. I would try to get biwire but if you can't, at least get some higher quality jumpers to replace the stock Totem wires. 

Keep us posted !

N

Hello friends

I've upgraded my speaker cable. This week I changed from Audioquest Gibralter to Wireworld Eclipse 7. This cable is massive. 10 awg per polarity. It Sounds amazing! 
Highly recommended for your Totems.

The Signatures sound better than ever!!

N