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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Totem prioritizes phase coherence in their designs, often using first-order crossovers or avoiding them altogether in the midrange-woofer path with their proprietary Torrent drivers.
- Totem cabinets are handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, using lock-mitered joints, veneered interiors, and borosilicate damping to minimize resonances.
- Known for producing surprisingly deep and powerful bass for their compact size, Totem speakers challenge expectations of low-end performance.
- Totem speakers exhibit exceptional imaging and soundstaging capabilities, creating a broad and immersive sound field that allows the speakers to seemingly "disappear".
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "In fact, they are possessed of possibly the best and most spookily realistic imaging I've ever heard, barring perhaps the Quad ESL 63 in a good room and Totems own Model One when well set up. Some might even claim such killer imaging is their raison d'être but I know better - it's their tone!" (https://6moons.com/audioreviews/totem/arro.html)
- "The Tribe's transparency let me appreciate levels of detail not always fully revealed by lesser speakers. Listening through the Tribe Towers to one of my favorite test tracks, the War Dance from Respighi's Belkis, Queen of Sheba Suite (16/44.1 AIFF, Reference RR-95CD), was a pleasure." (https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1368-totem-acoustic-tribe-tower-loudspeakers)
- "The Metals push the cello right out into the living room in a way that was disorienting for the first few moments it was so untethered to the speaker cabinets. In a way that you would read the sound if someone were to break a wine glass on a wall close behind you, the Metals endowed Janos' playing of the cello with that electric "in the room" crispness that can not be faked." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/totem-metal-v2-floorstanding-loudspeaker)
- "The overall presentation is smooth, detailed and rich, without any trace of being forward, bright or recessed. Imaging was convincing and the soundstage went far beyond the boundaries of the speakers in width and depth, creating an aural landscape that made for an utterly compelling sonic presentation." (https://hometheaterreview.com/totem-acoustic-wind-design-loudspeaker-reviewed)
- "Finally, and I found this to be the real pièce de résistance, the Signature One offers what can only be called 'killer' 3D imaging, so that it precisely places human and instrumental voices in exact locations within exceptionally tall, broad, and deep soundstages. It's in this last respect that the Totems not only equal, but also in many cases surpass the performance of far more expensive monitors and floorstanding speakers." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/totem-acoustic-signature-one-stand-mount-loudspeaker)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
Arro
- Positioning: The entry-level floorstanding speaker in Totem Acoustic's lineup.
- Description: Features an ultra-slim design and impressive bass extension, making it ideal for small rooms or spaces where placement flexibility is key. Unlike the more expensive models like the Tribe Tower, offers a more compact and budget-friendly option while still delivering phase-perfect sound and holographic imaging.
Bison Twin Tower
- Positioning: A mid-range floorstanding speaker with a focus on musicality and versatility.
- Description: Known for its powerful yet graceful sound, features custom-engineered drivers that provide a lush midrange and full bass, suitable for a wide range of music genres. Compared to the Forest, offers a more immersive experience with its dual-woofer design.
Tribe Tower
- Positioning: A high-performance speaker that bridges the gap between the mid-range and premium offerings.
- Description: Features Totem's Torrent technology, delivers exceptional clarity and phase correctness, making it a standout choice for audiophiles seeking detailed sound reproduction. It offers a more sophisticated design and technology compared to the Bison Twin Tower.
Wind
- Positioning: A premium floorstanding speaker known for its avant-garde design and superior sonic architecture.
- Description: The Wind's unique multi-driver system and complex cabinet geometry provide a full-range expressiveness that stands out in the lineup, making it ideal for large and complex musical demonstrations. It offers a more advanced and flexible sound experience compared to the Forest.
Element Metal V2
- Positioning: The flagship model, representing the pinnacle of Totem Acoustic's engineering and design.
- Description: Equipped with second-generation Torrent woofers and a titanium dome tweeter, offering groundbreaking clarity and dynamic potential without the need for a crossover. It surpasses other models like the Wind with its bespoke engineering and sophisticated performance, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking the highest level of audio fidelity and craftsmanship.
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