What is a better speaker than Totem? for = $$$

I can't comment on the Hawk, but I have owned the Model 1. If you have a medium size room (15'x20') or larger the Totem Model 1 needs a healthy amplifier and a fair amount of volume to become balanced. This is not a low volume speaker. I actually prefer the Von Schweikert VR-1 at half the price. The VR-1 is beautifully finished, has higher sensitivity and 8ohms. The VR-1 sounds great with either tubes or solid state and offers a big sound.

I wrote a response yesterday but it seems like it didnt post for some reason.

Anyway, i like the totems alot. I have experience with then and am using them as a benchmark. I need to buy a new pair of speakers and wanted recomendations in the 1500-3000 price range new. I think totems are great but there is always something better. I prefer floor standers but will look into bookshelf/monitors as well.

I have heard salk songtowers... they are very nice but i think i preferred my model 1 sigs i had. Granted it was a short listening session with material i didnt really care for but it just didnt have the sound my model 1's had.

The Vandersteen 2CE Sig II now $2345.00 is IMO the best performing and best Selling high end loudspeaker of all time.
I think with over 300,000 pairs sold
wow thats a lot of speakers
he's gotem right by now.
Johnnyr

Another awesome advertisement from johnnyr.

Cue the neon signs.

Get the billboards ready.

Lights, camera, action!!!!

Yep, Bill, Johnnyr is the Vandersteen "enforcer." :)

John