Has Nobody Heard of Totem Acoustics? - Blu-ray Forum

hardcore_canadian · 02-17-2008, 02:25 AM

Did a Thread Search and Didn't find a Single Mention of the Totem...though there doesn't seem to be much left.

Anyways, Totems are the most Amazing set of speakers I've ever heard.

I just wanted to know if anybody outside Canada has ever heard of them?

vsbdtv · 02-17-2008, 04:31 AM

I've heard of them, but I've never auditioned any personally. Second hand reports are that they make a great product.

Kratos3 · 02-17-2008, 04:49 AM

Yes, I have heard of them. From what I remember, they make a pretty good loudspeaker. A little pricey, but very well-made.

hardcore_canadian · 02-17-2008, 05:31 AM

Pricey is Correct, but even their small speakers are better than most tower speakers

musicman1999 · 02-17-2008, 02:21 PM

I have heard them, fine sounding speakers and fairly priced for the quality of the speakers.They may be expensive compared to Klipsch or Anthem but these are on a whole different level sound wise.

bill

hardcore_canadian · 02-17-2008, 07:40 PM

I feel good knowing I'm not the only one that's heard of them. I sell them like I said, and from experience thought they were the best, and just sank a good $4000 into them, and didn't want to be told i was a fool (To be fair, staff discount, so they retail about $9000)

Clark Kent · 02-18-2008, 02:14 AM

I auditioned some Totems once. Nice speakers up and down the line.

AlexCruz · 02-18-2008, 02:23 AM

I think they look ugly but I've heard them at this outlet store, and WOW!

CGYBLU · 02-18-2008, 05:29 AM

Just went on an auditioning spree..... brilliant speakers, but trying to keep the costs decent ended up with B&W 683's... given the proper $, things may have been different.

hardcore_canadian · 02-18-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexCruz

I think they look ugly but I've heard them at this outlet store, and WOW!

Ugly?! Yeah, well, Can't argue taht, it's Your opinion.

I think they look beautiful...the Mahagony Ones Especially, they match my furniture perfectly, and is the perfect 2 shades from my floor

camerino · 02-18-2008, 08:05 AM

I don't care for the look of the Totems myself either. Not that it matters much, as there's so many brands to choose from

I like the look of my silver Def Techs.... but that's just me.

Blu-Beard · 02-18-2008, 08:23 AM

I've never heard of them. But that don't mean sh*t 'cause I'm a newb in the home audio dept. Since there seems to be some debate on whether or not they look good, can you post some pics?

BBlue · 02-18-2008, 08:29 AM

I have never heard of them either.

Big Daddy · 02-18-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Did a Thread Search and Didn't find a Single Mention of the Totem...though there doesn't seem to be much left.

Anyways, Totems are the most Amazing set of speakers I've ever heard.

I just wanted to know if anybody outside Canada has ever heard of them?

I am a long time subscriber to Stereophile and The Absolute Sound, two of the most well-known high end audio magazines. I know about Totem Acoustics speakers. The company is based in Montreal and makes outstanding speakers. They are expensive and much better than the average speakers that most people have heard about. Totem Acoustics speakers are another example of fine Canadian speakers. Historically Canadian speaker manufacturers have benefitted from the outstanding research done by the National Research Council of Canada.. You can find some reviews below.

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speak...2_4290crx.aspx

http://www.avguide.com/product?id=2967

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...s-10-2001.html

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ian02.htm

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue10/totemstaff.htm

http://www.cepro.com/article/meridia...at_cedia_expo/

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Iss...eamcatcher.htm

http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/forest.htm

http://blog.stereophile.com/he2007/051407theone/

http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeak...ews/1104totem/

http://www.cherubini.com/product/5838/Totem-arro.asp

prerich · 02-18-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Did a Thread Search and Didn't find a Single Mention of the Totem...though there doesn't seem to be much left.

Anyways, Totems are the most Amazing set of speakers I've ever heard.

I just wanted to know if anybody outside Canada has ever heard of them?

Like the "Wind"

- (pun intended)

Yes I have heard of and heard Totem speakers (pun intended again). They are awesome speakers, comparable to Dynaudio.

hardcore_canadian · 02-18-2008, 07:15 PM

Somebody give me a quick run through to post pictures

otherwise....

Their Beautiful Thunder Sub

These are the Wind Speakers, Ugly, But the Best Sound System that Money Can Buy (IMO)

But That Doesn't Mean they Don't have Normal Tower Speakers

Arro
Sttaf
Hawk
Forest

Or the Greatest Bookshelves I can Find

The Rainmakers
Lynks

There are So Many Products, I can't show them all. check out their Website.

I really should get payed for all this Advertising I'm giving them

Totem Acoustics

Beta Man · 02-18-2008, 07:32 PM

I considered these, but went a different route..... as far as how they look, I definitely think they're asthetically pleasing, but everyone has different tastes I guess.

I certainly feel they're a pretty good value at that price point, ( at least the ones I was looking at) but felt other options were better. I certainly doubt you'd be disappointed with them.

good luck with whatever you decide.

Beta Man · 02-18-2008, 07:36 PM

If you like the WIND line..... check out the Shaman (I think that's how it's spelled) those are pretty nice too.

Quote:

Or the Greatest Bookshelves I can Find

The Rainmakers
Lynks

You sure you don't work for Totem??? haha... there are a LOT better bookshelf speakers out there, but again, everyone hears a little differently.

Chuey · 02-18-2008, 07:45 PM

I heard the Forest about 1.5 yrs ago at a high end store. It sounded great, it was driven by a $10K Pathos intergrated amp, far better than any mass market speakers I heard.

hardcore_canadian · 02-18-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

If you like the WIND line..... check out the Shaman (I think that's how it's spelled) those are pretty nice too.

You sure you don't work for Totem??? haha... there are a LOT better bookshelf speakers out there, but again, everyone hears a little differently.

I should have said In My Opinion, but from what I've Heard, they're the best.

I work for a high end electronics store. so, I'd say we carry quite a few of the most popular brands, and then a lot of the good brands as well. And Totem Killed our Bose Sales, so we dropped bose

02-17-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Has Nobody Heard of Totem Acoustics? Did a Thread Search and Didn't find a Single Mention of the Totem...though there doesn't seem to be much left. Anyways, Totems are the most Amazing set of speakers I've ever heard. I just wanted to know if anybody outside Canada has ever heard of them?

02-17-2008, 07:40 PM	#6
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	I feel good knowing I'm not the only one that's heard of them. I sell them like I said, and from experience thought they were the best, and just sank a good $4000 into them, and didn't want to be told i was a fool (To be fair, staff discount, so they retail about $9000) Last edited by hardcore_canadian; 02-17-2008 at 07:42 PM.

02-18-2008, 08:23 AM	#12
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I've never heard of them. But that don't mean sht 'cause I'm a newb in the home audio dept. Since there seems to be some debate on whether or not they look good, can you post some pics? Last edited by Blu-Beard; 02-18-2008 at 08:37 AM.*

02-18-2008, 07:15 PM	#16
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Somebody give me a quick run through to post pictures otherwise.... Their Beautiful Thunder Sub These are the Wind Speakers, Ugly, But the Best Sound System that Money Can Buy (IMO) But That Doesn't Mean they Don't have Normal Tower Speakers Arro Sttaf Hawk Forest Or the Greatest Bookshelves I can Find The Rainmakers Lynks There are So Many Products, I can't show them all. check out their Website. I really should get payed for all this Advertising I'm giving them Totem Acoustics Last edited by hardcore_canadian; 02-18-2008 at 07:24 PM.

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02-17-2008, 04:31 AM	#2
vsbdtv Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Atlanta, GA	I've heard of them, but I've never auditioned any personally. Second hand reports are that they make a great product.

02-17-2008, 04:49 AM	#3
Kratos3 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:227 Digital collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Yes, I have heard of them. From what I remember, they make a pretty good loudspeaker. A little pricey, but very well-made.

02-17-2008, 05:31 AM	#4
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Pricey is Correct, but even their small speakers are better than most tower speakers

02-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#5
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have heard them, fine sounding speakers and fairly priced for the quality of the speakers.They may be expensive compared to Klipsch or Anthem but these are on a whole different level sound wise. bill

02-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#7
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I auditioned some Totems once. Nice speakers up and down the line.

02-18-2008, 02:23 AM	#8
AlexCruz Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum, Gotham City Blu-ray collection:77 Blu-ray reviews:26	I think they look ugly but I've heard them at this outlet store, and WOW!

02-18-2008, 05:29 AM	#9
CGYBLU Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just went on an auditioning spree..... brilliant speakers, but trying to keep the costs decent ended up with B&W 683's... given the proper $, things may have been different.

02-18-2008, 08:05 AM	#11
camerino Member Member since:Jan 2008	I don't care for the look of the Totems myself either. Not that it matters much, as there's so many brands to choose from I like the look of my silver Def Techs.... but that's just me.

02-18-2008, 08:29 AM	#13
BBlue Member Member since:Oct 2007	I have never heard of them either.

02-18-2008, 07:32 PM	#17
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I considered these, but went a different route..... as far as how they look, I definitely think they're asthetically pleasing, but everyone has different tastes I guess. I certainly feel they're a pretty good value at that price point, ( at least the ones I was looking at) but felt other options were better. I certainly doubt you'd be disappointed with them. good luck with whatever you decide.

02-18-2008, 07:45 PM	#19
Chuey Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:428 Blu-ray collection:1363 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I heard the Forest about 1.5 yrs ago at a high end store. It sounded great, it was driven by a $10K Pathos intergrated amp, far better than any mass market speakers I heard.

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