Totem Acoustic

This manufacturer has recently released a bevy of new models including the KIN ONE mini-monitor at $599 per pair, the Loon bookshelf loudspeakers at $1299 per pair, and the Bison series of products. This series is comprised of the Bison Monitors at $2450 per pair, the Bison Center at $1600, the Bison Towers at $3000 per pair, and the Bison TT (Twin Tower) at $4000 per pair.

Taking advantage of Totem's latest innovations in both driver development and cabinet geometry, the KIN ONE provides an addictive auditory and aesthetic experience. In the very prolonged listening sessions during its development, listeners commented on how it instinctively adapted to all music types and how it contributed to each listener's desire to hear more. Pace, timbre, and correct tonal balance combined with the gigantic imaging to give the listener a spellbinding experience. Physically small yet capable of handling plenty of power, the KIN ONE punches well above its weight. It also effortlessly handles the challenges normally presented to much larger loudspeakers and surpasses these in most critical aspects. Pair it with a high quality amplifier and source AMP, then marvel at the large soundstage you hear. Bass is powerful, fast, and musical. Of course, for those who want the ultimate in bass power and depth, these loudspeakers can be easily matched with a first-class subwoofer like the KIN Sub8 or Sub10. Nothing is more important to creating Totem's sonic signature than preserving phase linearity. The carefully designed drivers result in a harmonious interaction, creating the perfect phase response that provides a three dimensional, almost holographic soundstage. KIN ONE loudspeakers not only image in between their locations but also outside of their axes, both vertical and horizontal. The KIN ONE can conveniently be wall mounted with the appropriate bracket using the threaded insert on the back. It also comes in a variety of striking decorator colors in addition to the traditional black and white.

Despite its compact cabinet, the Loon monitor offers bass that is deep and tight yet completely natural and with excellent impact and decay. Designed and crafted in Canada, it is capable of producing full-bandwidth sound, even at low volumes, while offering astonishing imaging and scale. This profoundly musical monitor sounds fabulous with all genres of music. It will feel perfectly at home in any space . The woofer and tweeter are both proprietary Totem designs and are carefully integrated using a first-order, phase correct crossover network to give seamless coherence all across the musical band. Design highlights include:

• Ported, 2-way design
• 1” laser etched textile soft dome tweeter
• 5.75-inch woofer with copper clad voice coil
• Available finishes: Black Ash, Black Walnut and Satin White
• Matching magnetic grills included

The Bison Monitor redefines the luxury bookshelf loudspeaker category by defying the visual expectations associated with such a small volume enclosure. This Monitor combines the signature Totem characteristics of enormous imaging, phase coherence, and remarkable bass response with broad amplifier compatibility and prodigious power handling. It achieves these goals by combining proprietary, custom-designed tweeters and woofers with a hand-made, first order, phase-correct crossover network. Regardless of which other audio components you pair this loudspeaker with, it will reward you with superior listening enjoyment.

The Bison Tower is a full-range floor standing loudspeaker that is modestly sized, impeccably proportioned, simple to place within a room, and easy to match with any decor. Once again, It achieves these goals by combining proprietary, custom-designed tweeters and woofers with a hand-made, first order, phase-correct crossover network. Its modest size is in contrast to its stunning sonic abilities. The Bison Tower is a powerful, yet graceful loudspeaker with unique advantages that are certain to satisfy the most discerning music lovers.

The Bison Twin Towers combine two high-performance woofers that operate in the same frequency domain, allowing them to provide a lush, rich midrange and that ever-important bass fullness and extension. Thanks to carefully selected components, the same custom drivers used in the Monitor and Tower and precisely-designed, hard-wired crossovers, this tower manages to achieve symbiotic, synergistic and remarkably musical relationships between all of its interconnected parts.

The Bison Center provides tremendous articulation, rhythm, and dynamics that bring lifelike vibrancy to multi-channel audio systems. Its convenient dimensions allow it to fit into just about any AV furniture or comfortably perched atop a console cabinet or table. This loudspeaker is designed to help project a gigantic home theater soundstage that balances micro nuances, truthful voicing, and a commanding presence. Since it shares the same design features and components as the other Bison series loudspeakers, it creates a seamless soundstage when used with other Bison models for the front channels.

Design features common to all of the Bison models include:

• Custom-engineered 5.25 inch drivers
• Custom-engineered 1.3 inch tweeter
• Handmade crossovers
• Artisanal cabinet construction
• Available in White Oak, Satin White and Black Ash
• Magnetic grilles included