Thoughts On Grilles - Totem Rainmaker Manual

OUR THOUGHTS ON GRILLS
Grills are optional on Rainmaker, Rainmaker Center, Arro, Hawk, Forest, Forest Signature, Wind, Wind
Design, Storm subwoofer, and Thunder Subwoofer.
All other Totem models come equipped with magnetically attaching grilles included in the box. This is a
departure from our original practise as for years we did not include grilles and only made them available
as an optional accessory. We firmly believe that our customized drivers are of the highest quality, the
cabinet is a timeless design, and the combination provides an extremely appealing esthetic.
Most importantly however, therefore, are the micro details that are lost when a grille, no matter how
supposedly acoustically transparent, is in place in front of the drivers. Totem's absolute dedication to
phase consistency and subsequent holographic, almost interactive soundstage are slightly altered with
attached grilles and while the effect is admittedly extremely small, it is not insignificant to us and
probably not to you, a Totem owner.
Our intense listening sessions are conducted without a grille and we believe yours should as well. Only
our architectural speakers are voiced with a grille in place because of the strong cosmetic preferences
associated with their very specific application.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL GRILLES
For Forest, Forest Signature, Wind, Wind Design
These models have magnets embedded in their baffles and their optional grills are as well. They are
instantly easily attachable and removable.
For Rainmaker, Rainmaker Center, Arro, Hawk, Storm subwoofer, and Thunder Subwoofer.
The grills for these models come with male and female sets of Velcro circlets. Attach the male and
female circlets to each other and apply them to the baffle. Position the grille over the speaker, making
sure it is properly positioned and not blocking any driver. Gently apply pressure to affix the adhesive
backed portion of the Velcro circlets to the speaker cabinet.
MORE TOTEM PERFORMANCE ENHANCING ACCESSORIES
Totem offers a selection of accessories that can further enhance your enjoyment of our speakers. Some
have been designed for speakers, some for the associated electronics, but all help enrich the listening
experience and help get the most musical satisfaction from our speakers.
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