Hi vintagebob,
Thanks for the generous offer! I will PM you.
I find the Totems have a lack of clarity (thickness?) in the midrange that's been getting to me. Could be due to the cabinet resonances; despite my having filled them with sand, the cabinets fairly sing compared to other speakers I've owned. It's too bad because they have strengths - good dynamics and good toe tapping ability, and they're generally fun to listen to.
Like a lot of others, I've bought into the Salk's sight-unheard (so to speak) based on their reputation and extreme enthusiasm of their owners.
-Stew