What is the Impact of Power Conditioning on Audio Quality in a High-End Music System?

When you’ve invested in a high-end audio system—whether it’s for immersing yourself in Mark Knopfler’s Sailing to Philadelphia, feeling the thunder of Tool’s Fear Inoculum, or catching every whisper of Norah Jones’s vocals—you want every component to perform at its peak. But there’s one often-overlooked element that can make or break your sonic experience: the […]

New Totem Acoustic Tribe Tower Thunderbird Speaker Launches at Maison Adam

Totem Acoustic proudly unveiled its most exhilarating loudspeaker to date—the Tribe Tower Thunderbird—at an exclusive launch event hosted on June 11, 2025, at Maison Adam in Québec. This premiere event brought together audio enthusiasts, industry insiders, and Totem’s founder and chief designer, Vince Bruzzese, for an evening of immersive listening and deep technical insight into […]

Totem Element Fire V2 Loudspeaker Receives The Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award

If you’re looking for a bookshelf speaker that punches well above its weight, look no further than the Totem Element Fire V2. “For a modest-sized monitor that plays much bigger than it looks, it’s hard to do better than the second generation of Totem Acoustic’s Element Fire stand-mount.” says Andrew Quint of The Absolute Sound. […]

Powerful Presence and Outstanding Sound

While Totem is proudly Canadian, the generous appreciation is consistently global.  The latest admiration and praise come from Taiwan where Leo Yeh of My HiEnd online magazine reviewed the revered Forest Signature. While an admirer of the performance and value of the original Forest, the significant upgrades in the crossover, finish, decoupling system, and even […]

Speakers for the Masses

The method in which music is delivered is just as important as the sound quality.  Audiophiles are happy to dedicate whatever space is required and connect premium electronics to attain their preferred performance level.  Minimalists who favor stark interior design prefer the stealthy approach of architectural speakers that are heard and not seen.   The masses […]

Way Too Good To Be True

Jay Lee, lead reviewer and founder of NBT Studio, acknowledged that this review took longer than most, but for very good reason.   Every time he listened to the remarkable Totem Acoustic Element Metal V2  speakers, he found something new that he felt was noteworthy. He also admits however that he also simply didn’t want to […]

Fire V2 Brings Reviewer to Tears

Dutch site FWD fell hard for the rapturous influence of the Element Fire V2. The reviewer greatly appreciated many of the venerable Fire V2’s abilities and gifts.  The raves start with how the Fire V2 stimulates the eye with the impeccable finish of the luxuriant Dusk finish and captivating shape.  The acoustic impression even stronger.  […]

Physics-Defying Speakers

Jay Lee of NBT Studios wanted to review the celebrated Tribe Tower so badly that he bought a pair.  He initially thought he might sell them afterwards to recoup some costs but soon realized he couldn’t and wouldn’t.  He preferred the Tribe Tower above all others he had ever encountered. Tribe Towers are a study […]