A high-gloss black-dubbed Dusk-is also available. There was a hint of an orange-peel effect upon close inspection, though the same can be said of a brand-new BMW.

My review samples came in the Ice finish, a high-gloss white that has no fewer than seven base layers and topcoats and takes four weeks to complete. The cabinet’s entirely flat baffle may not be as beautiful as the baffles on Fyne Audio’s F700 or Bowers & Wilkins’s 805 D4, both of which I have recently reviewed, but it is a conversation starter. This is intended to reduce standing waves and, ideally, cabinet resonances. Straightforward stuff.Ī gander at the cabinet-constructed from 3/4″ MDF-reveals a rather unusual shape, with non-parallel surfaces in every dimension. Its frequency response is listed as 30Hz–22kHz (presumably measured in-room) and the speaker has a recommended power handling of 50–250W. It has a nominal 8-ohm impedance, and a rated sensitivity of 88dB. Its angular cabinet measures 8.8″W × 16.6″H × 11.7″D, and weighs a substantial 32.4 pounds. At first blush, the two-way isn’t the most unorthodox or fiery design that you’ll encounter in the high end. “This Fire is hotter than ever before,” or so reads the product page for the Fire V2, the latest iteration of their Element-series standmounted design. For your consideration, then, let’s jointly explore Totem’s flagship bookshelf loudspeaker: the Element Fire V2 ($7000/pair, all prices in USD). But it speaks to the company’s philosophy: that there’s an ephemeral beauty in music that other high-end brands might lose sight of when their focus remains steadfastly-perhaps even obstinately-on objective, measured performance at the expense of all else. This progressive, adventurous design language is reflected in Totem’s website and marketing materials, which are adorned with artsy shots of beautiful women vibing to the company’s creations. Many of the Montreal, Quebec–based company’s current designs are more avant-garde, however. Several of their current models-like their Arro and Forest floorstanding models, as well as their Sky and Signature One bookshelf speakers-continue this tradition. When I first became acquainted with the brand 15 years ago, its design aesthetic of simple, clean lines and veneered wood finishes appealed to me. Totem Acoustic is a company whose products I’ve long admired from a distance, but never had the opportunity to review.

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