TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD LOUDSPEAKER LAUNCHES

Canadian HiFi brand Totem has unveiled the Totem Acoustic Tribe Tower Thunderbird, a new addition to its loudspeaker range, designed to suit a wide variety of room sizes and layouts.

Built to perform consistently regardless of room acoustics or placement, the Thunderbird expands on the design principles of the original Tribe Tower, aiming to deliver immersive and natural sound without demanding specific room treatments or positioning.

NEW 6” TORRENT DRIVER DEFINES TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD

At the core of the Thunderbird’s performance is a newly developed 6” Torrent™ mid-bass driver. Taking over three years to develop, this driver features a multi-layer voice coil and increased magnet strength, enabling extended bass response down to 28Hz and seamless midrange reproduction up to 7kHz—all without a crossover.

TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD FEATURES ADVANCED TWEETER DESIGN

Complementing the Torrent™ drivers is a proprietary 1.3” graphene dome tweeter, mounted on a 0.25” thick machined aluminium faceplate. The tweeter is designed for smooth high-frequency extension, contributing to the speaker’s precise imaging and wide soundstage.

CABINET DESIGN ENHANCES PERFORMANCE AND AESTHETICS

The Tribe Tower Thunderbird’s cabinet is a monocoque construction with no parallel surfaces, which enhances rigidity and reduces resonance. Internally, the cabinet uses Borosilicate damping material—unique to Totem—which manages energy dissipation while keeping the structure “musically alive.” The speaker’s tall, narrow profile is designed not just for visual impact but also for acoustic benefit, helping to minimise diffraction and improve spatial performance.

TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD IS INSPIRED BY LEGEND

The name “Thunderbird” references the mythological spirit creature from Indigenous North American cultures, symbolising power and the natural forces of sound and space. Totem draws on this symbolism to represent the speaker’s blend of sonic energy, immersive soundstaging, and physical presence in the room.

DESIGNED FOR VERSATILITY AND SYSTEM MATCHING

According to Totem founder Vince Bruzzese, the Thunderbird matches well with a broad range of electronics, thanks to its benign 6-ohm impedance and 90dB sensitivity. He compares its image height and width to Totem’s Element Metal V2, with a similarly disappearing soundstage, but adds that the Thunderbird offers a more relaxed and articulate vocal presentation. It’s also been designed to pair perfectly with Totem’s new Tribe On-Wall models, allowing for cohesive multi-speaker setups.

TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD SPECS

Dual-ported 2-way design

No crossover in the path of the Torrent™ drivers

Frequency response: 28.5Hz – 29kHz ± 3dB (in-room)

Crossover frequency: 2.5kHz (first order)

Nominal impedance: 6 ohms

Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1 watt

Recommended amplification: 30 – 200W

Dimensions: 42” H x 6.5” W x 7.5” D (top), 42” H x 9.5” W x 11.5” D (bottom)

Weight: 25 lbs each (40 lbs shipping weight)

Placement recommendation: 18” – 5’ from the rear wall and 4’ – 12’ apart

Finishing options include satin black, satin white, premium dusk, and premium ice, with magnetic grills included. The bottom decoupling system uses precision ball bearings to minimise standing waves, further aiding clarity.

TOTEM ACOUSTIC TRIBE TOWER THUNDERBIRD PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Totem Acoustic Tribe Tower Thunderbird is available now with a starting price of $13,500 USD per pair in satin finishes. Premium high gloss versions with upgraded WBT 4-way connectors are priced at $15,000 USD.

Totem will exhibit the new Tribe Tower Thunderbird at AXPONA 2025.

HiFi PiG Says: A great looking speaker, we look forward to hearing them soon.