Totem Acoustic Signature Model 1 Floorstanding Speakers
Totem Acoustic Signature Model 1 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Jul 14, 2015]
Razzy
Audio Enthusiast
Fantastic speakers, (non Signature version).
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[Nov 28, 2000]
Hans van der Meer
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Musicality, clean and controlled sound. Very easy to listen to for a long time. Solid and beautiful looks. Quality product.
Weakness:
Maybe in the very low bass but in my situation this is not a problem. Price. I was looking for some new speakers less aggressive then my Canton 540's. Especially with my Harman Kardon amp the sound of my system was too aggressive. Similar Products Used: Canton Quinto 540 |
[May 21, 2000]
Brad
Audiophile
Strength:
Fantastic image depth and width
Weakness:
require an extemely long break in period Absolutely fantastic loudspeaker. Convey music with holographic imaging and superb accuracy. Amazing bass extension for such a small speaker. Smooth, smooth midrange and detailed high end. Use of oil filled capacitors in crossover gives an advantage over standard model one with increased resolution and extended bass response. Requires the use of top notch gear to maximize full sound potention. Worth every penny spent on them. |
[Jan 26, 2001]
Jens
Audiophile
Strength:
soundstaging, focus and imaging, midrange, fast and dynamic upper bass
Weakness:
Some people mentioned bass, but for a real kick in the pants you'll need a sub anyway, I'd say the chuffing of the rear port during bass heavy passages. I am very fond of this little marvel of engineering. I have this odd feeling, that Vince never repeated this intense effort with any of his subsequent designs. You all know this was his first, don't you!? The model one is my favourite, anyway. I did have the pleasure to listen to most of his products, even the Shaman. I found that the top cabinet will never sound it's best sitting atop those subs, and it's not bi-wireable. Big sound, however. Similar Products Used: too many |
[May 13, 1999]
The EAR
an Audiophile
Great speakers,the Model 1 is one of the few great small monitors.The imaging,tranparency,midrange purity,bass almost perfect.Needs a good powerful amp to |
[Nov 14, 2000]
Mike
Audiophile
Strength:
Imaging, Dynamics, Soundstage . . . god, everything.
Weakness:
None at the price. The search is over. This speaker is ever so near perfect. Imaging is pinpoint when set up properly. The soundstage is massive (very similar to that of the Dynaudio and soliloquy speakers mentioned above) but betters the other speakers in terms of precision of image placement. I agree that they deserve the very best amplification you can afford, however my lowly Sim Audio Moon I-5080 is doing an adequate job right now. They are very dynamic and do a fine job at resolving every detail of the music (bettered in this area only by the N805's). The bass response is remarkable for such a small speaker. Similar Products Used: B&W N805, CDM 1NT, Soliloquy 5.0, Dynaudio 1.3 and 1.1, Linn Tukan and Katan. |
[Dec 01, 2000]
E Biggelaar
Audiophile
Strength:
detail, reality, bass extension, involving
Weakness:
none It's amazing until you hear it at your own home. This speaker is an incredible one, small but with an incredible stage. When you look at the speaker you can't imagine the low frequencies that come from this speaker. Right positioned on the right massive speakerstand(totem-stand or target r) the bass extension is deep and well controled. Similar Products Used: B&W matrix, Audio Physic Tempo |