The Totem beaks - WTF?

[peter_m]

If you read this review, go to the second half, where they mention the "Beak". A bullet shaped paper weight thingy that is supposed to enhance properties of almost any speakers.... just by pacing it on the top.

http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue56/Forest.html

Are these guys for real? This can't make any sense?

[djQUAN]

I vote for snake oil.

this is funny....



the response graph with the "beaks" look like it was drawn by a kid....

check out the part around 23Hz. not only is it near vertical, it seems to be sloping to the wrong side......

[BudP]

peter_m

Ask Nanook, he knows about this sort of stuff. Has some interesting arcana of his own to muse on too.

I can say that Vic Tiscareno, former designer at AudioPrism and now Apple black projects leader, considered them essential for listening to Totem Acoustic speakers with. I couldn't tell a difference, but I didn't listen to them all day long either

Doesn't mean a thing, but, if you track down and read some of my threads, you will likely consider this foolishness quite tame.

Bud

[peter_m]

I used to live about a 6 minute walk from Totem head offices. I used to be proud that quality speakers came from the old neighborhood. Now I am ashamed.

[JRace]

Originally posted by peter_m
I used to live about a 6 minute walk from Totem head offices. I used to be proud that quality speakers came from the old neighborhood. Now I am ashamed.

????

This is nothing new. They have been using beaks for years...

[Nanook]

Might I suggest some of Canada's finest 'erb prior to my beginning here ?(it doesn't help, but it can make ya feel "better")

Before you all condemn this (the "beaks"), please do this:

for canucks and 'mericans, get 4 quarters and 2 dimes. (must use a box type loudspeaker). Do as in the sketch. Listen.

for all else try whatever coin is similar in size and weight.

Convince yourself or not . Better yet try it on a spouse or non-audio friend.

Then report back, and tell me what ya think. If the effect is noticeable to you or your test subject(s) and positive, you may have an inkling as to what is happening with the "beaks"

Also note that these speakers have been written up all over the place.

[BHTX]

This is ridiculous.

[Nanook]

BHTX This is ridiculous.

hmmm...

shun mook
Harmonix, etc. Are they all wrong? Until you try any tuning device for yourself and come to your own conclusions, try to have an open mind. When I first tried the coins, I thought I was totally wacko! Really try it and if you or others can hear no decernable difference then that's fine. If you do, then that's fine too. Just try it. at $1.20 to try (well free 'cause you already "own" the coins ) it may be the best $1.20 you've spent. If not, you haven't spent (perhaps) hundreds. Go buy yerself a Coke or the soft drink of choice with the coins and relax.

[peter_m]

ok, sure!

[poynton]

Originally posted by peter_m
If you read this review, go to the second half, where they mention the "Beak". A bullet shaped paper weight thingy that is supposed to enhance properties of almost any speakers.... just by pacing it on the top.

http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue56/Forest.html

Are these guys for real? This can't make any sense?

These were discussed some time ago, about Christmas if I remember correctly, along with other 'snake-oil' devices. The most extraordinary of these were 'resonators' produced in France, I think, which enhanced the perceived image. They even worked when placed in the garden not in the listening room. A review is in the loony-moons.

Andy