Help me "plug-in" my TOTEM - Blu-ray Forum

Dan_atc · 10-31-2009, 01:31 PM

I bought some TRIBE 1 speakers last week

I will be putting them up on the wall in the next few weeks. I just opened the box this morning to have a look at them.

They are 4 connectors in the back... Do I need to plug in all 4? Is there such a thing as a wire speaker that splits in 4?

I put in a picture of a different TOTEM speaker.. but the back looks the same

Hows that for a beginner question!

Thanks again

Johnny Vinyl · 10-31-2009, 01:42 PM

Hi Daniel,

All Totems, and indeed most speakers (but not all), have 4-way binding posts. Most people utilize only 2 as they are NOT using a Bi-wire or Bi-amp configuration.

Since the benefits of bi-wiring and bi-amping are debatable, I would suggest you not even go there and just plan on using 2 out of the 4 posts. It is important to remember that you MUST keep the removeable metal connector plates in place.

Totem, for my Sttaf speakers, recommends that you use a diagonal connection method. This however may not be the case for your Tribes. Either way it does not really matter.

John

Dan_atc · 10-31-2009, 01:51 PM

Thanks John..

Just to make sure...

by diagonal connection... I would plug in the top left black and bottom right red? (or vice versa) ?

Keep the metal connectors in place? So I plug in 2 posts (red & white) and leave the other as is?

Thanks again

Dan

Johnny Vinyl · 10-31-2009, 01:55 PM

Correct! Make sure that whatever method you use that it is the same on the other Tribe (you bought 2 right?).

John

EDIT: I have mine connected BLACK/Top and RED/Bottom.

Dan_atc · 10-31-2009, 01:58 PM

Yep... I bought 2!

Setup should be done in 3 weeks... can't wait to try them out.. they sounded great at the store

Dan

solarrdadd · 10-31-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Correct! Make sure that whatever method you use that it is the same on the other Tribe (you bought 2 right?).

John

EDIT: I have mine connected BLACK/Top and RED/Bottom.

Wow, why am i not surprised? as soon as i saw a post with the word Totem in it, i knew you'd be all over it John!

Good for you buddy!

Oh by the way, i agree with John, he is one of the few folks who have actual experience with the Totem line, i would listen to his advice on this!

Johnny Vinyl · 10-31-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_atc

Yep... I bought 2!

Setup should be done in 3 weeks... can't wait to try them out.. they sounded great at the store

Dan

They are a great on-wall speaker indeed. I actually heard them yesterday while visiting my regular audio shop.

John

Johnny Vinyl · 10-31-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

Wow, why am i not surprised? as soon as i saw a post with the word Totem in it, i knew you'd be all over it John!

Good for you buddy!

Oh by the way, i agree with John, he is one of the few folks who have actual experience with the Totem line, i would listen to his advice on this!

Well solarrdadd, you know I've been waiting a long time to find another Totem owner on this place, so I wanna help as much as I can. It's nice to know I am no longer the only one! Although now of course, my exclusivity status is gone! LOL!

John

Marquoz · 10-31-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Hi Daniel,
Totem, for my Sttaf speakers, recommends that you use a diagonal connection method. This however may not be the case for your Tribes. Either way it does not really matter.

John

I'm wondering if there's any actual reason for using a diagonal connection. Seems like this would work for every 4 way posted speaker and wondering why more don't recommend it if it does affect quality.

efesbe · 10-31-2009, 04:43 PM

3 weeks?? I hate waiting to play with new toys or to hear about someone waiting so long.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-31-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

I'm wondering if there's any actual reason for using a diagonal connection. Seems like this would work for every 4 way posted speaker and wondering why more don't recommend it if it does affect quality.

I've tried all 3 methods, diagonal, top only, bottom only.... and I haven't heard a difference. I use the diagonal method only because they suggested it.

John

Marquoz · 10-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I've tried all 3 methods, diagonal, top only, bottom only.... and I haven't heard a difference. I use the diagonal method only because they suggested it.

John

Ahhh, thanks! I was wondering because if there was even a slight improvement I was going to try it on my Polks.

prerich · 11-01-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Well solarrdadd, you know I've been waiting a long time to find another Totem owner on this place, so I wanna help as much as I can. It's nice to know I am no longer the only one! Although now of course, my exclusivity status is gone! LOL!

John

I'm still waiting for a fellow Audio Note owner

Drew664 · 11-01-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

I'm still waiting for a fellow Audio Note owner

Ha, I think there are about 4 Swan owners on the boards. Upward climb, hooo!!!

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10-31-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi Daniel, All Totems, and indeed most speakers (but not all), have 4-way binding posts. Most people utilize only 2 as they are NOT using a Bi-wire or Bi-amp configuration. Since the benefits of bi-wiring and bi-amping are debatable, I would suggest you not even go there and just plan on using 2 out of the 4 posts. It is important to remember that you MUST keep the removeable metal connector plates in place. Totem, for my Sttaf speakers, recommends that you use a diagonal connection method. This however may not be the case for your Tribes. Either way it does not really matter. John

10-31-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
Dan_atc Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009	Thanks John.. Just to make sure... by diagonal connection... I would plug in the top left black and bottom right red? (or vice versa) ? Keep the metal connectors in place? So I plug in 2 posts (red & white) and leave the other as is? Thanks again Dan

10-31-2009, 01:55 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Correct! Make sure that whatever method you use that it is the same on the other Tribe (you bought 2 right?). John EDIT: I have mine connected BLACK/Top and RED/Bottom.

10-31-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
Dan_atc Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009	Yep... I bought 2! Setup should be done in 3 weeks... can't wait to try them out.. they sounded great at the store Dan

10-31-2009, 04:43 PM	#10
efesbe Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:14	3 weeks?? I hate waiting to play with new toys or to hear about someone waiting so long.

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