Why Every Music Lover Needs a DAC and How To Choose One

What Is A DAC? A Digital-to-Analog Converter, commonly known as a DAC, is a device that converts digital information into sound through a playback device. While this may seem complicated, it’s actually a quite simple process we encounter on a daily basis. Most modern technology that we use throughout the day contains an internal DAC. […]
Nothing Short of Unearthly

England’s hi-fi+ were thoroughly enraptured by the appearance and performance of Totem’s new Element Fire V2 monitors. The reviewer “was lovestruck by the shape of the Fire’s sexy tapering trapezoidal lines” and described the lacquer finish as “so luminescent it might as well be adorned in a diamond necklace.” But this beauty is also a […]
“Out of this world sonic immersion”

KIN Play continues to amass sensational reviews from around the world, and the latest from NOVO indicates they possess otherworldly ability. The reviewer thoroughly tested the KIN Play in a variety of real-world locations and with an array of sources ranging from a turntable to a video game console. Praise in all situations was effusive […]
Tribe Towers are “Instantly Riveting”

Tone Publication recently reviewed the remarkable Totem Tribe Tower and were completely won over by its performance and appearance. Tone described their sound as “broad, immersive soundfield in all three dimensions” and “a joy to listen to”, and expressed their form as “Much like a cool car, they look great just standing still.” Summed up […]
Turntable Buying Advice

A true artist knows the importance of precision and craftsmanship, much like a tuned listener understands that quality must come from something equally crafted. The separation between analog and digital is the difference of a luxury cruiser and a sports car. While both find their place in the audio world, audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike […]
An Overview of Torrent Technology

All Totem drivers are custom engineered but the best example of Totem’s unique approach to driver design is the Torrent woofer, found in the Element series and select models of the Tribe series. The genesis for the Torrent’s revolutionary application was our conviction that a driver could be made without using any active or passive […]
Tribe Tower is a Highlight for LowBeats

The Tribe Tower continues to garner high praise globally, the latest coming from the respected German review outlet LowBeats. They called it “An audiophile highlight like few others,” with bass performance “that will amaze anyone who hears them for the first time.” Totem designed the Tribe Tower not only to sound sensational but to do […]
KIN Play Will Scare the Competition

Another strong review for KIN Play, this one coming courtesy of hifi.nl: “With the KIN Play, Totem Acoustics has put an active speaker on the market that will scare the competition in the price range of just over a thousand euros. This speaker system is ideal for people who want something more than merely a […]
Totem Launches New Website!

Totem Acoustic, manufacturer of loudspeakers that offer fashionable audio solutions, has launched a new equally stylish website to coincide with the launch of numerous new products at the CEDIA Expo [September 10-14, 2019 in Denver, Colorado]. In addition to a sleek, modern design, the new website will feature a simplified user interface to effortlessly locate […]
How To Choose In-Wall, On-Wall, and In-Ceiling Speakers

Outfitting your home with in-wall, on-wall, and ceiling speakers is a big decision. Not only can it be an expensive project but there are dozens of manufacturers and speaker types to choose from. We’ve written this quick buying guide on how to choose in-wall, on-wall, and ceiling speakers, in order to help you stick to […]