Where do Totem speakers rank with other high end speakers?

[JoeE SP9]

Sorry RGA. You can have a soundstage (3D) with little or no dynamics, macro micro or (sic) "maestro".

A soundsatage is not related to or dependant on dynamics. Good dynamics, macro and micro will enhance a soundstage but neither is necessary.

A well recorded version of Pachelbel's Cannon is a perfect example. This piece has virtually no dynamics macro or micro. Nevertheless, a good recording of it demonstrates a good soundstage.

Of course all three together will provide a better listening experience.

[RGA]

Sorry RGA. You can have a soundstage (3D) with little or no dynamics, macro micro or (sic) "maestro".

A soundsatage is not related to or dependant on dynamics. Good dynamics, macro and micro will enhance a soundstage but neither is necessary.

Of course all three together will provide a better listening experience.

This is the problems with the words they're limited to definitions on a page. And relating an experience to the word is not easy to do. Some speakers will get the left to right thing down great. Others may get the layering front to back thing down but the "live" factor is a difficult one to express in words. Fred tried to relate it and it's not bad articulation but I'll have to continue to try and isolate what is and how to express it.