TOTEM ACOUSTIC INTRODUCES THE BISON SERIES OF LOUDSPEAKERS

Totem Acoustic has launched its new range, the Totem Bison Loudspeakers.

TOTEM BISON LOUDSPEAKERS

The new Totem Bison series of loudspeakers is comprised of three models and Totem says this will grow organically over time. The three are the Totem Bison Monitor, the Totem Bison Tower, and Totem Bison Twin Tower.

NEW TWEETER

All three Bison series models employ a new tweeter that was designed to Totem’s specifications and guidelines. This tweeter is a neodymium activated, 1.3” laser etched, textile, soft dome, modified especially for Totem’s Towers. It extends up to 30kHz and low enough to contribute to the midrange band.

BISON SERIES CABINETS

The cabinet design features lock-mitered, monocoque cabinetry with incorporated full cross bracing. Totem says that lock mitering produces a cabinet four times as rigid as a V groove assembly and provides a substantially larger contact point for gluing. They say that the extra gluing surface area allows for expansion and contraction over many decades without any sonic degradation. The Variable Density Fiberboard (VDF) used for the Bison series is a unique recipe with a density of 90% on the exterior sides and 65% towards the interior. The denser extremities increase strength and help maintain shape whereas the less dense interior is acoustically preferred, causing, say Totem, no repetitive nodes or underlying resonances. A single-piece monocoque design chassis is used for much better structural integrity similar to a Formula 1 race car. Finally, Borosilicate coating, an industry-unique dampening material, manages energy dissipation in a desired, controlled manner within the enclosure while keeping the cabinet musically alive, says Totem.

Totem Bison Loudspeaker family

TOTEM BISON MONITOR

The Totem Bison Monitor features a newly developed woofer which is the result of four generations of development. Totem say that the Bison Monitor gives a ‘Prairie wide soundstage”.

Totem Bison Monitor Features:

Ported 2-way design with 1.3” laser etched textile soft dome tweeter and a 5-1/4”long throw woofer with 3” voice coil.

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms / Sensitivity 87dB @ 1watt / Crossover Frequency 2.5kHz (first order)

Frequency Response 40 Hz to 29.5 kHz ± 3 dB and recommended power 30-150W.

Dimensions (h x w x d): 13.11” x 6.73” x 9.57”.

Recommended placement: 6” – 3’ from rear wall; 3’ – 8’ apart

TOTEM BISON TOWER AND TOTEM BISON TWIN TOWER

The lateral soundstaging abilities of the Bison Monitor were applied to both the Bison Tower and Bison Twin Tower.

Totem Bison Tower Design Features:

Ported 2-way design with 1.3” laser etched textile soft dome tweeter and a 5-3/4” woofer with copper capped voice coil.

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms and Sensitivity 88dB @ @ 1watt / Crossover Frequency 2.5kHz (first order)

Frequency Response 33 Hz to 30 kHz ± 3 dB and recommended power 30-150W.

Dimensions (h x w x d): 33.46” x 6.89” x 9.13”.

Recommended placement: 6” – 3’ from rear wall; 3’ – 8’ apart.

Mass loadable cabinet to effectively modify interactions with room acoustics without altering the speaker’s placement.

Includes optional sound isolating Claws, increasing the cabinet’s height by 0.59” and overall width by 1.57”.

Totem Bison Twin Tower Design Features:

Ported 2-way/3-driver design with 1.3” laser etched textile soft dome tweeter and dual 5-3/4” woofers with copper capped voice coil.

Nominal Impedance 4 ohms and Sensitivity 90dB @ @ 1watt / Crossover Frequency 2.5kHz (second order)

Frequency Response 31 Hz to 29.5 kHz ± 3 dB and recommended power 30-200W.

Dimensions (h x w x d): 38.39” x 7.36” x 10.24”.

Recommended placement: 1’ – 3’ from rear wall; 4’ – 12’ apart.

Mass loadable cabinet to effectively modify interactions with room acoustics without altering the speaker’s placement.

Includes optional sound isolating Claws, increasing the cabinet’s height by 0.59” and overall width by 1.57”.

ACOUSTIC DECOUPLING CLAW

A newly engineered version was created of the Totem Acoustic Decoupling Claw specifically for both the Bison Tower and Bison Twin Tower which uses a high-density composite to break up standing waves. The Claw is designed to control surface resonances, tighten bass and accurately heighten the soundstage. They are fitted with ¼”-20 thread inserts to accommodate optional spikes which are not included. The Bison Towers were voiced using the claw without spikes, which are neither required nor recommended. The thread inserts have been integrated should the rare need for spikes arise, for instance, to add stability on a thick carpeted surface.

TOTEM BISON LOUDSPEAKERS PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

All three Bison models are available in either new White Oak, Black Ash or Satin White finishes, include matching magnetic grills, and feature 4-way bi-wireable speaker terminals.

The Bison Monitor is available now with an MSRP of $2,500 USD

The Bison Tower is available now with an MSRP of $3,500 USD

The Bison Twin Tower is available now with an MSRP of $4,500 USD

HiFi Pig Says: This new range from Totem Acoustic will undoubtedly prove popular with their many fans.