Put some sharp spikes around the Totems and they'll be fine.
suggestion for replacing Totem Arro
I have been very happy with a pair of Totem Arro speakers for my living room setup, but a recent addition to the family is making placement a bit more complicated and has us a bit concerned about our baby knocking them over.
I'm looking for suggestions on a speaker that might replace these. I think I'd be better off with a monitor/bookshelf speaker and something that is relatively flexible in its placement (literally on a shelf perhaps, or if not, placed somewhat close to the wall). I really love the Arro's imaging and sound quality and I know I'm not likely to find something exactly like them, but would love some suggestions on speakers that might be as enjoyable to listen to for someone who likes the Arro.
For reference, my source is usually vinyl on a Music Hall MMF5 though an all class A amp/preamp (Forte pre and monarchy sm-70 amp). so something that does well with that. I'd also be interested in suggestions for monitor/sub combos in lieu of a straight pair of speakers. i'd like to keep around or under the price range of the Arro.
I'm looking for suggestions on a speaker that might replace these. I think I'd be better off with a monitor/bookshelf speaker and something that is relatively flexible in its placement (literally on a shelf perhaps, or if not, placed somewhat close to the wall). I really love the Arro's imaging and sound quality and I know I'm not likely to find something exactly like them, but would love some suggestions on speakers that might be as enjoyable to listen to for someone who likes the Arro.
For reference, my source is usually vinyl on a Music Hall MMF5 though an all class A amp/preamp (Forte pre and monarchy sm-70 amp). so something that does well with that. I'd also be interested in suggestions for monitor/sub combos in lieu of a straight pair of speakers. i'd like to keep around or under the price range of the Arro.
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I knocked mine over a couple times, so I built some stands. If they had been available at the time, I would have used the outriggers from Soundocity. Here's a link to a picture of my system in its old configuration that shows the stands: http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/view_userimages.php?user_id=1130 Here is a link to the Soundocity outiggers: http://soundocity.com/index.html |
It is intuitive that ALL speaker recomendations in this forum have a bias injected by the writer. I also had ARROs and Forests in a prior system so I know them very well. That in mind, may I recommend STEREOTIMES review of REGA R1 bookshelves (I also had them in a prior B system) http://www.stereotimes.com/speak121305.shtml REGA R1s - a New Budget Reference alt#2: if you are actively looking for superior imaging you may wish to audition the TANNOY REVOLUTION DC6 monitors (I currently have them in my B system and I am a BIG REGA fan) IMO these will take on your ARROs anytime. 5 Star rating at WHAT HI-FI http://www.whathifi.com/review/revolution-dc6 |
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