Totem Mite Loudspeakers

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited July 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Totem Acoustics Mite - Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Blask Ash - 9/10 - *SOLD* to Pacificoastbear

I was looking for these speakers for ages....well, the right deal at least. I finally found them but now that I'm running Quad 12L for my computer rig, there's no place to use them. They are covered in real wood veneer, specifically Black Ash. Everything about this speaker is top notch and even tho' its the smallest of the bunch, there's no compromise in how its built. Check out the information from the link above here.

The only downside is that I thought I took a picture of them before I prepped them for shipment....but I didn't. The only picture I can offer is of them wrapped up and ready to be boxed. They are in mint condition and have zero flaws. I'll include a stock photo for your head.

Absolutely, one of my top 5 bookshelf speakers historically. Here's some Totem stuff:

Usable in two-channel music systems and in home theatre systems
Lock mitre cabinet joints.
Twin pairs of solid gold-plated binding posts
No-compromise drivers, wiring and crossover parts
Dimensions: h 270 x w 152 x d 227 mm (11 x 6 x 8.5" approx.)
Volume: 5.6 litres (internal)
Weight: 4 kg (9 lbs approx.)
Crossover frequency: 3.2 kHz electrical and mechanical
Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB with correct positioning
Sensitivity: 87 dB/W/m. Maximum SPL 102 dB before dynamic compression
Maximum power: 80 watts

The binders were wiped down with CAIG Pro-Gold and the factory packaging will be augmented to withstand an atomic blast.

Includes: Original everything.

S574MT
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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Damnit Mark. I just bought a pair of MMGs and now you are selling Mites for $450! Can you please just put me on your instant PM list. Did you get a chance to listen to them? My Dad has bad hearing, but he loves music so I set a pair of these up for him for close listening sessions. They have an orgasmic classic Totem sound.

    What did you use to drive them?
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited July 2008
    I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom. I don't need to build a third rig in the bedroom.

    Jeeeeeeeeeez.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2008
    Oh goody! More stuff for me to put in storage!
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2008
    Great speakers, Mark!

    These would make a great second or third rig. . . maybe in a bedroom or something.

    Someone should definitely grab these and make a third rig in the bedroom. I have an 800 sq foot apartment and three rigs. . . why shouldn't you?!?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Anything made by Totem is just classic speaker. The wood finish is gorgeous and the sound is just silky smooth.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2008
    dammit dammit dammit dammit dammit dammit.
    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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  • jawhog
    jawhog Posts: 444
    edited July 2008
    Am I correct in thinking that all totems only come naked? I want to upgrade my smallest rig in the kitchen and these speakers are about as big as I could possibly go, but there's no way I'm pulling waf with no covers.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Grills are available for all Totem speakers. I don't believe they cost much at all either.

    http://www.totemacoustic.com/us/products/accessories/
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2008
    You folks are silly and thanks for the kind words :)

    Solid - Yea, I heard them before but I did renew my brain on them for a couple days. I ran them on my CTC/Audio Research rig.

    Jawhog - I can't speak for all of them but these are sans grills. They very cute, you're wife will love them.

    They also make a trick wall bracket that uses the existing frame for mounting. That way you're not drilling into them or marring the finish with clamps. Just a thought.
    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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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited July 2008
    Do you mind list your Top 5? I just want to collect them when I have a space. It would save my time and money as well. Thank you.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2008
    WAF should never even be an issue with any of Totem's wares. The grills actually make them look worse.
    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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  • jawhog
    jawhog Posts: 444
    edited July 2008
    My wife's idea of the perfect speakers are headphones. I just used up a bunch of WAF quota when I ditched our RM7500's for RTI10's and a CSi5. I'm not sure the fallout cloud has settled yet. These look REALLY nice though.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2008
    Trust me... they're gorgeous.
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    I would avoid the grills as well.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Jawhog . . . if you don't buy these soon then I just might. Ugh . . . must resist.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2008
    Doro, can I try to win them from you in a Jello wrestling match perhaps?:D
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited July 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Doro, can I try to win them from you in a Jello wrestling match perhaps?:D

    Can I buy a ticket to watch that :D
    DKG999
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    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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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Doro, can I try to win them from you in a Jello wrestling match perhaps?:D


    I'll be right back with a list of for sale items.....:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Doro, can I try to win them from you in a Jello wrestling match perhaps?:D

    Absolutely. I'll start some hardcore cardio training immediately.
    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 2008
    They're as good as mine!:D
    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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  • pacificoastbear
    pacificoastbear Posts: 105
    edited July 2008
    Hey doro,

    I'm interested and sent a PM if they are still available.

    Thanks
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2008
    You do realize that you just took away my opportunity to Jello wrestle Darla.....you better have a nice counter offer.
    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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  • pacificoastbear
    pacificoastbear Posts: 105
    edited July 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You do realize that you just took away my opportunity to Jello wrestle Darla.....you better have a nice counter offer.

    I'd say you should still take the Jello Wrestlemania with Darla and only as a poor second alternative accept cash.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2008
    I was going to speak up, but no way was I gonna mess up your chance at what I can only dream of.....and do on ocassion !!

    Besides , I should save my $$ for PF


    I have been thinking of giving Totems a try


    no way can I match or beat wings offer though.........I hope it`s a good one PFic bear
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited July 2008
    pacificoastbear, now why ya' gotta mess up a perfectly good thing like a guy in designer diapers Jello wrestling Wingnut? Just to buy a pair of speakers? You know how many fantasies you just wiped out with one audio purchase?

    Sheesh.....what are we gonna do with you?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    I say we take up a collection (cover charge) and give the speakers to Darla (after the wrasllin' match) since she is so willing to accept (defeat Mark) our offerings to such a nice lady. ( I call dibs on the concessions)


    I looked at these a little while back and was discouraged by the color. I wanted mahogany or a natural wood tone. If Pacific doesn't but these, put me in line. I'll take em' for sure. My finger is on the payment button NOW!

    Chuck
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited July 2008
    PM sent
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2008
    Guys, two things I've noticed.

    1. Jello Wrestling is an offer. And, albeit a very tempting one, offers are strictly prohibited in the Flea Market.

    B. We might be scaring Pacificoastbear, who seems like a nice enough guy. Maybe we should thank him for taking these off the market so we don't feel the urge to purchase them ourselves.

    Thanks, PCB!
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    Gadabout wrote: »
    PM sent

    Get in line....lol

    Chuck
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited July 2008
    Lol....

    I was probably typing the PM as you were typing the post. If the Jello wrestling happens, can someone shoot some video?

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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