Totem Rainmakers in Mahogany

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited August 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I've got a pair of Totem Rainmakers up for sale in very good condition. These are the Mahogany color and look gorgeous. The Rainmakers sound fantastic on good gear, and every review I've seen online is positive. The general consensus is that they sound way bigger than they look, are a VERY musical speaker and have imaging to die for. While they have surprisingly good bass for their size, they're not gonna shake your house.

I'd love to use these in a bedroom setup but can't really afford to build another system that I ultimately won't end up listening to much. I've decided instead to sell the Totems to pay for the crossover upgrade to my Magnepan 1.6QR.

I've got a couple photos, they are not quite as red as some of the pictures indicate, it's a very nice dark red color. I have the original box for these but it's pretty beat up and I'm not comfortable using it for shipping, so let's just say the original box is not included as I'll be shipping in a more solid enclosure that'll survive the trip.

$650 + shipping

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    I know I've posted this twice but I've decided to ship these, therefore the new post
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    $600
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    Wow, no interest in the Totems? I kinda figured these would go quick, on to Audiogon I guess...
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2014
    Very interested, not very wealthy at the moment ;-)
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited July 2014
    I would have bought these instead of the Lsim 703 that I got from TNHNDYMAN. But you said no shipping. Oh well, I love the 703s and Travis was great to deal with. Would've loved to try out a set of Rainmakers. Beautiful speakers and great price. GLWTS.
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2014
    I was wondering how these Totems compare to those 703's. The woodwork on the Totems is just gorgeous.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    PM sent
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    PM returned
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    Still available
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    Bump
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited July 2014
    Bump and price drop to $575 plus shipping
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    I wanna play "Rainmaker" by Traffic on some Rainmakers! Have an amp now capable of 4 ohms, but would have to sell CDM 1NTs. What to do? What to do?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    It's a good price. I really like the B&Ws, but always like to try new stuff. Was also thinking Dynaudio Exite X12 or X16 as well, but would cost a bit more. There is a sweet pair of Sonus Faber Liuto bookies on CL for 1,300. Gloss black and beautiful. I got to hear some Dynaudio Focus bookies at a local shop. 40w tube and a Project Debut TT with an Ortofon Red cartridge. Lordy, they sounded nice, but 1,400 a pair. Never heard Totem or Sonus Faber, but the PM1s blew me away. Cant drop 2,800 though.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    DSkip wrote: »
    I'd take Totem over B&W (except for the PM1) any day, every day.

    +1!

    Why are these still here? A wonderful bookshelf in this price range. Not as much bass as the new Polks but excellent transparency, imaging and sound stage for such a "diminutive" box? Add a musical sub and you're DONE!

    GLWTS!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited July 2014
    Thats the price I paid for my PSB bookies...Trade? LOL GLWTS Danny I would buy them but I'm got to many speakers now as it is.

    I kicking my self right now for not doing this!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2014
    Mods please mark these as sold
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2014
    Congrats on the sale guys!
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    Those are some Beautiful Speakers :) Congrats on the Sale!

    I glad someone bailed me out from buying these :)
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    voltz wrote: »
    Those are some Beautiful Speakers :) Congrats on the Sale!

    I glad someone bailed me out from buying these :)

    You are welcome! I couldnt resist the urge and now a lengthy A/B showdown with the B&Ws. Thats the fun part! :)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited August 2014
    Congrats Deron. I'll bet they will sound great!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,224
    edited August 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    You are welcome! I couldnt resist the urge and now a lengthy A/B showdown with the B&Ws. Thats the fun part! :)

    Would love to hear your thoughts once you've had time to compare them.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Would love to hear your thoughts once you've had time to compare them.

    For sure. I have the sinking feeling that i am gonna have tough.decision to make.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited August 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    I have the sinking feeling that i am gonna have tough.decision to make.

    I bet it won't be tough at all..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I bet it won't be tough at all..

    Maybe. The CDM 1NT is really good for HT as well. Music first however. I need to get a spl meter because the cdms will be getting 125 wpc and the totems 200 wpc
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited August 2014
    I'm just a little biased, I'm a big Totem fan..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    Rainmakers arrived today. Outstanding packing job Danny. My wife said thanks. The blankets you packed them will sop up the blood after she bludgeons me :). Beautiful speakers. Not much time with them yet, but the bass these little guys put out is astonishing. Will give a more holistic review in a few days. Thanks again Danny! Top notch!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,964
    edited August 2014
    I think you know what time it is.

    Time to make it RAIN!

    Sorry.. couldn't resist.
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Rainmakers arrived today. Outstanding packing job Danny. My wife said thanks. The blankets you packed them will sop up the blood after she bludgeons me :). Beautiful speakers. Not much time with them yet, but the bass these little guys put out is astonishing. Will give a more holistic review in a few days. Thanks again Danny! Top notch!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited August 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Rainmakers arrived today. Outstanding packing job Danny. My wife said thanks. The blankets you packed them will sop up the blood after she bludgeons me :). Beautiful speakers. Not much time with them yet, but the bass these little guys put out is astonishing. Will give a more holistic review in a few days. Thanks again Danny! Top notch!

    Again, congrats Deron. I hope we can get by to give them a listen here soon.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2014
    FINALLY, this was a good deal--you're gonna love those Totems. Don't expect them to "dazzle" you right out of the gate, most really good speakers don't.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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