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SPEAKER POSITIONING AND PLACEMENT
Totem produces speakers with great dispersion, both on the vertical and horizontal axis. They can be
placed in extremely varied positions and still produce a large and accommodating, non-shifting
soundstage. Keep in mind that a room with a variety of materials will deliver a much more harmonized
sound. Below are some guidelines for general in- room placement than can help optimize performance.
Bookshelf speakers should be placed on appropriate stands, or shelves, at ear level or above. If they are
placed extremely close to the ceiling, you can position them upside down, with the tweeter underneath
the woofer. Totem speakers not only image in-between their individual positions but also towards the
outside of their axis (both vertical and horizontal). In placing the Bookshelf speakers in room, one may
optimize their performance by placing them closer to one another.
Totem generally recommends that bookshelf
speakers be positioned 12 in (30.5 cm) from the
back wall and side wall to allow a better energy
flow and cleaner bass response. Moving them
closer to boundaries will result in more bass
enhancement but can negatively affect the
perceived depth of the soundstage. Moving
them farther will result in less bass
reinforcement. Placing them anywhere from 4-
10 feet (120-300 cm) apart will generally ensure
a proper stereo image. A popular guideline is
for the listening position distance to be 1.5
times the space between the speakers, so if
speakers are 6 feet (180cms) apart you would
be 9 feet (270cms) from them. But, all rooms
and listening positions are different, so we
encourage you to experiment with finding their
final ultimate resting spot. We are confident you will thoroughly enjoy them whether they are placed
on stands, in a bookshelf, on furniture, wall mounted, and anywhere else you want them.
More information can be found on the Support page of our website. www.totemacoustic.com
Wall Mounting
The KIN Monitors can conveniently be wall mounted with the appropriate bracket. We recommend the
clamp style design, as opposed to those that require fastening screws directly into the speaker, to
maintain cabinet integrity for peak performance. Ensure the bracket accommodates the width and
depth (w x d: 5.11" 7.48" / 13 x 19 cm) and weight (8.25lb/3.74 kg) for a secure installation.
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