Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: Outlaw Audio LFM-2
Connections: Speaker-level input and output, line-level input
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, polymer-coated paper cone
Power Rating (watts): 150 RMS BASH, 800 peak
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 17 x 11.25 x 16.5
Weight (pounds): 37
Price: $299

Speaker: Totem Acoustic Sttaf
Type: Two-way, floorstanding
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, textile dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.5, polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 100 max
Available Finishes: Maple, Cherry, Mahogany, Black-Ash veneers
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 35 x 6.3 x 9.5
Weight (pounds): 42
Price: $1,595/pair

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Ratings: Totem Acoustic Sttaf Loudspeakers

Build Quality: 93
• Comes in a variety of beautiful wood veneers
• Nice fit and finish
• Two sets of internal bracing

Value: 95
• Looks and sound are obvious pluses
• Enough bass to survive without a subwoofer
• Lots of far more costly speakers don't sound nearly this good

Features: 90
• Classic two-way design in a slender tower
• Has an unusual use of borosilicate for internal damping
• Textile dome tweeter

Performance: 97
• Perfectly proportioned midrange and high frequencies
• Enough bass to serve almost any kind of music
• A stunning midpriced overachiever

Ergonomics: 92
• Remarkably unobtrusive for a floorstanding speaker
• Calm simplicity blends easily into any room
• Easy to live with

Overall Rating: 94
The Totem Sttaf floorstanding speaker is versatile enough to support almost any kind of music or movies. Neutral and scrupulous, it has no serious sonic downside. It's a model of what floorstanding speakers—for stereo and/or home theater use—can and should be.

General Information
Sttaf Loudpeakers, $1,595/pair
Totem Acoustic
(514) 259-1062
www.totemacoustic.com
Dealer Locator Code TOT