Totem Arros (in maple) Headin' My Way!!!!!!

zombie boy 2000
zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
edited July 2006 in Speakers
I should be enjoying these beauts within the next couple of days. Holy crap.. am I excited:D :D

If these babies image half as well as they're supposed to, I'm set for an awesome experience. I considered the Magnepan MMG's as well, but realized that the one thing that would make the WAF absolutely plummet, would be constantly moving speakers around the room. Plus, the severely limited sweet-spot worked against them.

So, the Arros are on their way... in maple no less!!! Talk about Christmas in July:)

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/todd28.htm
I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2006
    That's a very nice set of speakers.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    That's a very nice set of speakers.

    Thanks Doro!

    You know, you almost had me jumping in bed with the Maggies. My listening room was just too confined, so I don't believe I could have given them the TLC they deserve.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2006
    They would have just pissed you off anyways. If you ever go Magnepan, start with the 1.5/1.6QR series.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    Maple is a very nice choice. I can't wait to hear how you like these. Congrats.

    Totem Arros Pics and review
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited July 2006
    Congratulations on having excelent and beautiful speakers....
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited July 2006
    Ooooh...

    :)
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited July 2006
    Very nice! Enjoy and let us know your thoughts after you have had a while to listen to them.

    I agree with the comment on the MMG's, they are good, however they will also leave you wanting more.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    Zero wrote:
    Congrats Zombie. The Arro's are very, very special performer's when done right. Keep them about 1.5-2ft from a wall (no more or less), keep them spread far from each other with enough toe in to where the tweeter is *almost*, but not quite facing your ears.

    Thanks for the input...

    Just to let you guys know, Zero helped me out quite a bit behind the scenes in making this decision. I figured he'd be the one to ask about Totems, and he certainly provided some valuable input.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited July 2006
    congrats!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • noimposse
    noimposse Posts: 264
    edited July 2006
    Not going to lie....when I quickly looked at the title of this thread I thought it said Tori Amos.


    I must be thinking about her.....
    Ghetto Rig
    Power: HK AVR245.
    Screen: LG 24" 1080p.
    Speaks: Rti4.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited July 2006
    I love totem I heard their bookshelves only but heard the Hawk is a popular choice out of the floorstanders.

    Good choice!

    Chris
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited July 2006
    Excellent choice!! Many, many hours of great listening await. Enjoy!!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    Looks like tomorrow is the official drop date:)

    so burn a candle for the good folks at UPS

    Anyone here have any experience with mass loading? These "floorstanders" weigh in at a hefty 12lbs each, so it is recommended that mass loading is experimented with in order to provide stability, as well as to dig a little deeper in the bass department (though it's my understanding that the amount of bass that this speaker puts out is eerie relative to it's size and its single 4 1/2" driver).


    Several suggestions have been made on other forums, along with Totem's website (dry sand, lead shot, etc.)

    Just wondering if anyone here has anything to add?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited July 2006
    I assume you already have the mass loading instruction PDF file from Totem.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    I've looked over their FAQ which briefly addresses the topic.... but haven't seen a PDF file to download.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    I put lead shot in my Von Schweikert VR4 Jrs and it tightened up the bass somewhat. I certainly don't worry about the dogs knocking them over now.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    I put lead shot in my Von Schweikert VR4 Jrs and it tightened up the bass somewhat. I certainly don't worry about the dogs knocking them over now.

    I think if I even looked at the Arros crosseyed they'd fall over:D
    Lead shot was my first inclination, but someone on another forum was saying that sand was a better option from an SQ perspective. As I really don't see how it would make much of a difference, I may just flip a coin...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    Don't do SAND. Sand holds moisture, aka mold. Use lead shot.
    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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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited July 2006
    zombie boy 2000, I will send you an email with the PDF file this evening when I get home.

    Totem beaks do work. You might want to get two pairs of them.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    haimoc wrote:
    zombie boy 2000, I will send you an email with the PDF file this evening when I get home.

    Thanks and more thanks. I want to be completely on the "up and up" before I dump 50lbs of used kitty litter into these speakers:D

    As for the beaks, I'm definitely open to trying 'em. The many debates I have encountered surrounding their effectiveness has been at the very least, entertaining.

    Steve -- this is the first time I've heard anything like this in reference to using sand. It makes all the sense in the world though. Totem also recommends silica sand, but wouldn't this be rather abrasive?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited July 2006
    Check your PM, zombie boy 2000.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Totem also recommends silica sand, but wouldn't this be rather abrasive?

    Don't know bubba, maybe less dust with silica? I would think that lead shot is denser by volume as well, and would be easier to remove if you ever had to.
    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited July 2006
    They're real purdy. I vote for lead shot - there is some in my VR-2's.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    I think if I even looked at the Arros crosseyed they'd fall over:D
    Lead shot was my first inclination, but someone on another forum was saying that sand was a better option from an SQ perspective. As I really don't see how it would make much of a difference, I may just flip a coin...
    I can't imagine what a mess sand would have made as I emptied out the Vons and boxed 'em up. No way for me.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2006
    Nice looking speakers Z. Congrats.
    Michael ;)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2006
    There's not a person on this planet that could tell the difference between lead shot or sand....use the shot, it's just cleaner and easier to reverse.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited July 2006
    Congrats on your new Totem's Zombie! Post some of your own pic's and let us know how you like them.
    Carl

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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    Now that I've thought about it and read up on it some more, I'm going to see how all fares without mass loading before attempting it. I was wondering how extending the lower frequencies would impact the speaker's mid and upper ranges, and 'lo and behold -- Vince at Totem points out that "over loading has a tendency to reduce overall image size".
    If I still need a tad more bass, or the suckas keep trying to blow away -- than I'll add a little at a time.

    If (and probably when) I do, it will be lead shot. Thanks guys.:)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2006
    Okay.... so the speakers arrived and whatever was mass loaded into em -- I'm thinking sand -- has come loose and is all over both tweeters and drivers. I am freaking out right now!!!!!! You can tell he shook it all out, but there was enough residual to make a mess. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited July 2006
    I am sorry to hear about the sand mess... Hopefully, a small soft brush can help to clean them up...
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