User Manual; Unpacking; Speaker Position - Totem Rainmaker Manual

USER MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Totem Acoustic. Please take the time to fully read this manual prior to beginning
set-up. The manual will clearly guide you to achieve the best possible sound that these newly acquired
Totem speakers can provide.

UNPACKING

Totem Acoustic keeps to a strict quality control regimen and all factory-sealed products leave our facility
in perfect condition. If there are any damages visible or concealed that has occurred in handling it must
be reported immediately to your Authorized Totem Dealer.
Carefully remove the speaker(s) from the box(es); take caution as the size often defies the actual weight.
Save all custom cartons and packaging foam for future use.
SPEAKER POSITIONING
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. These speakers are of a superior design and will perform remarkably well in a variety of spaces.
Particular care should be taken to ensure proper placement. Below are some guidelines for general in-
room placement than can help optimize performance.
BOOKSHELF
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.
FLOORSTANDING
Our Floorstanding speakers create a three-dimensional, accurate soundstage without requiring any toe-
in. If the distance between them is greater than 8 feet (2.5 m) and the room acoustics are having a
substantial effect to the imaging, then you can experiment with angling them. Start by toeing-in one
speaker slightly and then the other, if needed. Gradual experimentation is the key.
Totem generally recommends that you position bookshelf and Floorstanding speakers 12 in (30.5 cm)
from the back wall and side wall to allow a better energy flow and cleaner bass response. Room
Acoustics and associated electronics can dictate different placement so again, experimentation is the
key. Consult the chart below for general guidelines. More information can be found on the Support
page of our website. www.totemacoustic.com
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