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These speakers have been tested and are in excellent working condition and cosmetic condition is a 9/10. Used for demonstration in our storefront.Key Specifications:Type: Two-way, floorstanding, reflex-loaded dynamic loudspeakerDrivers: 1" (25mm) aluminum-dome tweeter / 6.5" (165mm) carbon-fiber-cone bass/mid unit with a 3" voice-coilCrossover Frequency: 2.5kHzCrossover Slopes: 12dB/octaveFrequency Response: 33Hz - 20kHz, ±2dBSensitivity: 87dB/W/m (2.83V)Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6.4 ohms minimumAmplifier Requirements: 120W continuous, 200W peakDimensions: 36" (910mm) H x 8" (205mm) W x 10.6" (267mm)Weight: 36 lbs (16.2kg)
This Totem Acoustic Forest “High Gloss Cherry” pair at US$3,943 sits just above the US$3,322 median of four recent used listings, landing between the 25th percentile (US$2,176) and 75th percentile (US$4,936), so the price is fair for excellent condition. The Forest is widely respected for its balanced, detailed sound and tight bass in a compact floorstanding form, often compared favorably to speakers costing significantly more.
For a fellow enthusiast, this is a solid buying opportunity: the cherry finish is a sought-after original option, and “excellent” condition suggests minimal wear and likely original cabling. At US$3,943, you’re paying a modest premium over median but well below the 75th percentile, with no obvious red flags in the listing. If it includes original stands or accessories, the upside increases; even without them, the Forest remains a high-value, well-loved speaker that delivers serious performance for the price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Totem Acoustic, a Montreal-based Canadian hi-fi brand, was founded in 1987 by Vince Bruzzese, an Italian-born designer who established its roots in Quebec's vibrant audio scene. From its inception, the company has championed handcrafted loudspeakers, beginning with the unnamed original prototype and the iconic Model One in 1989. Over nearly four decades, Totem has remained committed to proprietary scientific formulas, prioritizing spatial accuracy, musical dynamics, and emotional engagement true to the artist's intent.
The brand focuses exclusively on loudspeakers, producing compact standmounts, minimonitors like the Skylight, and flagship models such as the Signature One, which blends heritage elements with modern integration for custom installations. All products are designed and manufactured in Canada, eschewing outsourcing to maintain uncompromising quality and timeless aesthetics. Totem avoids diversification into amplifiers, DACs, turntables, headphones, or cables, honing a pure speaker-centric philosophy.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end market, Totem earns acclaim for affordable yet involving performances that deliver expansive sound fields without me-too conventions. Its made-in-Canada insistence and enduring principles appeal to discerning buyers seeking authentic, emotionally resonant hi-fi over mass-market hype.
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