How Many In-Ceiling Speakers Do I Need In My Room?

If you’ve ever listened to Adele – “Love in the Dark” or Radiohead’s “Reckoner” in a room with perfectly placed in-ceiling speakers, you know the magic that can happen when sound seems to come from everywhere and nowhere all at once. Whether you’re setting up a dedicated listening room, enhancing your living space, or integrating […]

How Do I Choose an In-Ceiling Speaker? What Size In-Ceiling Speaker Do I Need?

An Audiophile’s Guide to Sound Above Your Head Whether you’re filling your home with the smooth, spatial layers of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here or the intricate acoustic textures of Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide, choosing the right in-ceiling speaker can elevate your listening experience—literally. In-ceiling speakers offer an elegant, space-saving way to immerse yourself in […]

How Does Room Size and Shape Affect Sound Quality?

Have you ever queued up Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms, leaned back in your listening chair, and noticed that something just didn’t feel quite right? Maybe the bass felt boomy, or the vocals didn’t seem centered, even though your gear is top-notch. It’s not always your equipment—more often than not, it’s the room. Yes, that […]

Totem Tribe Tower Thunderbird Video Preview with Vince Bruzzese: A Stereophile Exclusive

Want to hear some highlights about Totem Acoustic’s most ambitious speaker yet—straight from the source? The team at Stereophile recently sat down with Totem founder and chief designer Vince Bruzzese for an exclusive on-camera interview where he unveils the innovation and sonic brilliance behind our latest creation: the Tribe Tower Thunderbird. This in-depth conversation is […]

How Does the Sound Quality of a Tube Amplifier Compare to a Solid State Amplifier?

Exploring the Sonic Differences Between Tubes and Transistors If you’ve ever sat back with a copy of Kind of Blue spinning on the turntable or queued up Dark Side of the Moon in full-resolution digital glory, you’ve probably wondered: would this sound better through a tube amp or a solid state? It’s one of high-end […]

How Can I Reduce Unwanted Noise and Interference In My Audio System?

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of settling in for a deep listen—Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue spinning on the turntable, or maybe Radiohead’s In Rainbows in high-res digital, each note hitting with emotion and clarity. But then… that faint hum. Or buzz. Or static. Suddenly, the magic fades. If you’ve ever experienced noise or […]

Happy Record Store Day – This Saturday, April 12!

At Totem Acoustic, it probably comes as no surprise that every single one of us is a die-hard music lover. It’s in our blood, it’s in our bones—and honestly, it’s the reason we do what we do. Speakers aren’t just gear to us—they’re the soulful bridge between artist and listener, and we believe every note […]

Totem Acoustic Launches the Tribe Tower Thunderbird Speaker

The Tribe Tower Thunderbird is Totem Acoustic’s latest masterpiece—an awe-inspiring fusion of sonic excellence and design elegance that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a floorstanding speaker. With its newly engineered 6-inch Totem Torrent drivers and proprietary tweeter working in perfect harmony, the Thunderbird creates a massive, richly detailed soundstage with bass that dives […]

How to Become a Better Music Listener

If you’ve ever sat down to play Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, or Radiohead’s In Rainbows, and felt something stirring that you couldn’t quite put into words, you already know music is more than just background noise. For audiophiles, it’s an immersive experience — a journey through tone, emotion, and sonic craftsmanship. But becoming […]

What is the Significance of Bit Depth and Sample Rate in Digital Audio?

Ever crank up Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here or Radiohead’s Everything In Its Right Place on a great pair of speakers and feel like you’re right there in the studio with them? That goosebump-inducing moment has a lot to do with two behind-the-scenes digital audio terms: bit depth and sample rate. Now, we know […]