Jan 12, 2023 · This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of Totem Acoustics Rainmaker Speaker. It is on kind loan from a member. It was released back in early 2000s for around $1,000 (pair): The look and feel of the speaker lands in "good" category with nice use of wood/veneers which you...

Jan 12, 2023 · Totem is all over the place - almost as if they are selling pretty cabinets which they then throw any random driver into. They even have a brand new series - the Bison -with only three models: they all appear to use the same tweeter, but the towers use a different woofer from the bookshelf, even though the size difference is half an inch.

Dec 1, 2019 · My current system, living in a small apartment, is a pair of recently restored and satin white painted Totem Rainmakers, powered by a McCormack DNA 0.5 amp and fed by a MiniDSP DDRC-24, correcting for 0-300hz via Dirac Live (following the natural bass curve).

Jan 12, 2023 · Despite the weaknesses of a circular conclusion when using arbitrary but 'most revealing' recordings done elsewhere, I actually appreciate the CTA-2034-A light-heartedly Because I think the data is relevant, because studios were the first to adapt to speakers that comply to the CTA-2034-A in particular with the notion of 'linear' as the natural target.

Jan 12, 2023 · I owned Totem Hawks for 22 years and enjoyed every minute. lovely speaker, despite that some bells in music were slightly exaggerated (still miss that sometimes, lol, playing with Forests now), it was indeed a great entertainer. The Forests I find more detailed and slightly more balanced. I listened to totem one signatures recently.

Nov 21, 2024 · I've read great reviews about Totem's products, but these are speakers. Their recent addition of KIN active speakers makes me think that they can make fairly good amp. But that's all. As an alternative I've considered the NAD D3020 v2. My current set up : Fluance RT82, Ifi Zen Air preamp, Fosi 20A Pro amp and KEF Q150 speakers. Thank you !!

Jan 12, 2023 · This only means that already at the time of the totem-acoustics-rainmaker release, the connection between measurements and subjective hearing sensation was known. Whether one accepts the results as well-founded is something else, there the opinions differ until today (however, I am not aware of any study that disproves correlation of ...

Apr 14, 2020 · I’ve owned a pair of Totem Acoustic Sttaf for the last 6 years and I’m happy enough with them. They’re easy to drive, have enough bass extension for my living room and for the music I usually listen to are a good match. I have them paired with a Yamaha A-S701 integrated amplifier.

Feb 4, 2019 · That doesn't mean that Totem founder and owner Vince Bruzzese has no use for cutting-edge measurement instruments and techniques. Rather, he's among the speaker builders who believes that no measurement technique can beat the human ear and brain in capturing the micro information that makes real music sound like real music.

Feb 3, 2023 · Hoping to get some advice on upgrading my Totem speakers, I saw the review for the Rainmakers that was not that glowing here. I used a pair of B&W 602 S3's for years thinking they sounded really nice and totally lucked into these Totem speakers for a complete steal at a thrift store (I believe I paid <$40 for the 4 Dreamcatcher speakers + the ...