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Different lengths of interconnects ??????
Do a blind test. Have someone change them when you are not looking. My bet is that no one would ever be able to tell. Much better than casino odds here! 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
I tried to sell a pair of Forests to a guy that wanted the Hawks. He says the crossover in the Hawks is 1st order and much better to his ears than the Forest. His take is that even though the Forests go deeper and offer more dynamics, the way Hawk... 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
I am holding the fertility tweak. Cough...cough...cough...cough...Nothing is happening :) 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
Why did I read through this? I will give you $1,000,000 if you tell me why. 
Which Cable Makes the Biggest Impact?
Ask your dealer to help you perform blind tests. See if they can keep quiet. 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Cerwin Vega. 
Plinius or Simaudio
I've had Plinius and Simaudio with the Forests. I agree with what Foster_9 stated. I've owned an I3 and had an I5 in my system for a week. I found Simaudio extremly detailed, clean, clear, forward, with good bass. Clean, clear, detail is all good ... 
Devore Super 8 and B&W 805s-shootout
Thread here 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
What would NASA Carlos do? 
Devore Super 8 and B&W 805s-shootout
I am listening to the Super 8's as I write this. I love the tone, soundstage and the imaging of the Devore's. I've been through many speakers, including a few pairs of B&W's (not the 805s) If you are happy with them I would keep them, however ... 
Best Value Speaker Model for the Buck?
Totem Forest is a class leader for sure. 
Speakers with imaging "Free of the box"
Totem Forest. With a little attention to setup they are gone! 
Speaker connection to vintage gear???
Nordost can terminate their cables with small spades that fit older McIntosh amps. If you find a used pair they charge $25 for each termination.