Totem Model 1

I'm selling a pair of Totem Model 1's. As you can see from the pictures they are in perfect shape.  They were used as surround sound speakers in my first Hi End system.

I also have my original speaker stands available if you are in the Vancouver WA/Portland OR area.

1993 Stereophile Review published 1995

Conclusions
The Totem Model 1's small size makes it seem expensive. In addition, the total suggested retail can reach $2100 if one adds the $675 cost of the Target R1 or R4 stands, although the manufacturer claims that the loudspeaker does almost as well with the less expensive HJ or HS stands listed in the heading. Many three-way, full-range loudspeakers in retail audio stores cost less. 

In their true high-end perspective, however, the Totems represent value for money. Their imaging and their highly defined, rhythmic bass rival those of other loudspeakers several times their price. The B&W Matrix 805 has a more open top end, but not quite the bass definition or imaging. Only by ascending to the Sonus Faber Electa Amators ($4500/pair) will one exceed the Totems' imaging, power, and bass definition in moderate and large rooms. For imaging, only the Sonus Faber Extrema exceeds this small two-way in spatial definition and depth of soundfield. The Totems benefit greatly from the use of quality amplification, bi-wiring, and topnotch stands like the Targets. 

Perhaps my admiration of the Totems was influenced by the mysticism and power of their name. Perhaps. Yet time and again I returned to them, preferring the Totems to other loudspeakers in my listening room. Playing pipe-organ music or reproducing spoken voice, this diminutive Canadian monitor had a tight, solid bass response and an ability to image with a three-dimensionality not heard with the comparison loudspeakers. The Totems were smooth and undistorted, allowing long listening sessions free of fatigue and irritation. Their small size did not prevent them from performing well in both the small and large listening rooms. Perhaps the Totem's build quality contributed to my embarrassing enthusiasm. Who knows? I don't argue with Totems. Nor should you.—Larry Greenhill