Totem Acoustic Element Metal V2
The Element Metal V2 marries lightning-fast dynamics with deep, controlled bass and a startlingly open soundstage. LowBeats praised its tactile precision and muscular scale, while hifitest.de found its silky resolution and natural vocals ideal for long sessions. This is a refined floorstander that brings live-like impact without sacrificing finesse.
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Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
Exceptionally fast, precise dynamics with clean, high-level output and convincing physical impact.
Deep, tight and controlled bass delivers rich punch without sounding overblown.
Expansive, cabinet-free imaging combines large-scale spatial reach with convincing intimacy on close-recorded music.
Refined metal-dome treble and coherent midrange support transparent, fatigue-free long-term listening.
Cons
Precise toe-in and positioning are more important than with many conventional multi-way speakers because of off-axis cancellations.
Despite its sensitivity, the demanding low/midrange impedance and phase behavior reward a capable amplifier.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviews describe an exceptionally quick, transparent and full-range presentation that combines serious low-end weight with unusually clean resolution. Its particular strengths are physical dynamics, expansive imaging and a vivid sense of musical immediacy, while the metal-dome treble is praised for remaining refined over extended listening.
Bass
96/100
Hifitest heard bass that was tight, controlled and deeply extended, likening its authority to much larger active ATC models. LowBeats likewise found unexpectedly rich punch, enormous extension and high output without exaggeration, even when the speakers were placed relatively close to the rear wall.
Mid
94/100
Hifitest praised the coherent, natural vocal range and a transparent lower midrange that retains convincing body rather than sounding hollow. LowBeats also heard an especially open, delicate character, with upper-bass and midrange impulses arriving with striking precision and authenticity.
Treble
94/100
Hifitest found the titanium dome exceptionally fast and resolving, yet notably silky for a metal-dome design. It also reports a more restrained tuning than earlier Totem implementations, preserving openness and clarity without compromising long-session comfort.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Hifitest says the stage fully detaches from the cabinets, extending far behind them when the recording demands it while still rendering intimate recordings at an appropriately close scale. LowBeats similarly describes a tactile, direct transparency that makes performers and musical events feel unusually lifelike.
Dynamics
97/100
Both major listening reports single out the speaker's speed and dynamic precision. Hifitest found it free from discernible strain at near pain-threshold levels, while LowBeats measured very high clean output and called its fine and large-scale dynamics an impeccably clean fireworks display.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
LowBeats describes the bass-reflex cabinet as impeccably painted and finished, with its complex angled surfaces and lack of parallel walls presented as carefully executed. The review evidence is positive on fit and cabinet construction, though it says little about long-term durability.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly €16,880 per pair in the LowBeats review and $15,500 MSRP in the release material, this is firmly a premium purchase. Hifitest nevertheless concludes that its performance is even better than the price tag suggests, citing bass authority, resolution and musical ease normally associated with more costly systems.
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Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 26 Hz – 22 kHz
- Recommended Power
- 50 W – 300 W
- Woofer
- 2 x 7″ Torrent drivers
- Tweeter
- 1″ Titanium dome with 3/8″ aluminum faceplate
- Impedance
- 4 Ohm
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB
- Dimensions (w x h x d)
- 11.7″ x 43.5 x 14.9 / 29.8 x 110.49 x 37.846
- Placement from rear wall
- As little as 6″, but varies based on electronics and room acoustics
- Placement distance apart
- As little as 2′, but varies based on electronics and room acoustics
- Break-in Time
- 200-300 hours
- Crossover Frequency
- First order crossover on tweeter only
- Speaker Terminals
- Bi-wireable, Platinum WBT connectors with Annealed aluminum plate
- Weight
- 73.34lb / 33.34kg
Manufacturer's Description — Totem Acoustic
Continuous Evolution in Sound Design
It’s nearly impossible to improve upon revolutionary technology like Torrent or the overall immaculate design of the Metal. Nearly. But after nearly 10 years of research and development, Totem accomplished the impossible with the Element Metal V2.
Stealth black finish on the aluminum framework of our proprietary Torrent woofers and acoustic isolation are the visible changes. The acoustic improvements are even more dramatic.
The Metal V2 is equipped with the second generation of 7” Torrent woofers, precision-machined in-house with the exactness of a luxury watch and fine-tuned like a performance engine. Individual magnets positioned cylindrically around the motor structure keep the voice coil continuously immersed within the magnetic field for absolute and instant control of its every reaction. The design is a controlled ferocity that amazingly requires no crossover, channeling vast dynamic potential into the purest musical experience.
The remarkable tweeter is the equal counterpoint to the powerhouse Torrent. The thick aluminum faceplate and finned aluminum body allows it to stay cool as it matches the torrid pace of the Torrent with clarity and openness at any volume setting.
All this technology is housed in a spectacular cabinet with no parallel surfaces that eradicates distortion-causing interior standing waves. It is the acoustic and artistic standard to which all others will be measured. They will all be found wanting, for there is simply nothing like the Element Metal V2.
Continuous Evolution in Sound Design
It’s nearly impossible to improve upon revolutionary technology like Torrent or the overall immaculate design of the Metal. Nearly. But after nearly 10 years of research and development, Totem accomplished the impossible with the Element Metal V2.
Stealth black finish on the aluminum framework of our proprietary Torrent woofers and acoustic isolation are the visible changes. The acoustic improvements are even more dramatic.
The Metal V2 is equipped with the second generation of 7” Torrent woofers, precision-machined in-house with the exactness of a luxury watch and fine-tuned like a performance engine. Individual magnets positioned cylindrically around the motor structure keep the voice coil continuously immersed within the magnetic field for absolute and instant control of its every reaction. The design is a controlled ferocity that amazingly requires no crossover, channeling vast dynamic potential into the purest musical experience.
The remarkable tweeter is the equal counterpoint to the powerhouse Torrent. The thick aluminum faceplate and finned aluminum body allows it to stay cool as it matches the torrid pace of the Torrent with clarity and openness at any volume setting.
All this technology is housed in a spectacular cabinet with no parallel surfaces that eradicates distortion-causing interior standing waves. It is the acoustic and artistic standard to which all others will be measured. They will all be found wanting, for there is simply nothing like the Element Metal V2.
Design Highlights
- Stunning geometric design with no parallel surfaces
- Available in gleaming, luxurious, multi-coat polyester finishes
- Variably adjustable front claw and skid plate isolation
- Matching magnetic grilles
- Custom designed & machined aluminum terminal back plates
- 7-inch proprietary Torrent hand assembled drivers with revolutionary magnetic field technology
- No active or passive crossover in the low frequency path
- 1” titanium dome tweeter with 3/8’’ inch thick aluminum faceplate and finned aluminum alloy chamber
- Annealed Aluminum rear terminal plates and Bi-Wireable Platinum WBT 4 way connectors
- Industry unique Borosilicate dampening
Totem's Exclusive Torrent Driver
Totem Torrent drivers are among the most advanced drivers in the world and represent Totem’s relentless drive to push the boundaries of sonic performance. The driver cradle is outfitted with seventeen 2.5-inch long neodymium magnets which employ a proprietary topology in the way they are magnetized. Incredibly, the Torrent drivers do not require a crossover in their complete frequency path, allowing a completely uninterrupted signal flow. Sonically, these drivers offer a midrange with staggering articulation, organic harmonics, speed, clarity and detail extraction. Please check out our Torrent Technology page to learn more details about the design of these remarkable drivers.
Titanium Dome Tweeter
The titanium dome tweeter is engineered to perfectly match the performance of the Torrent driver. Its chassis, which consists of the front plate and the rear fins, is constructed out of a single solid piece of metal which allows it to behave as a large radiator that is very efficient at keeping the tweeter stable and cool. This tweeter is designed to produce gigantic imaging that does not shift about in the listening position, even during huge dynamic contrasts and swings.
Unique Cabinet Construction
The Element V2 loudspeaker cabinets feature a complex geometric design, without any parallel surfaces. This design allows the cabinets to have a certain amount of energy that quickly dissipates, harmoniously aiding with the spatial attributes offered by the speakers and without blurring the image or reducing the dynamics. Borosilicate paint on the inside of the cabinets acts like a radiator and maintains cabinet stability and sonic performance for the lifetime of the speakers, unlike traditional fillers used by most speakers, which decay over time.
WBT Platinum Bi-Wire Speaker Terminals
The Element V2 loudspeakers are outfitted with the coveted WBT Platinum Bi-Wire speaker terminals. The aluminum terminal plate is custom machined and annealed to reduce reverb. The speaker terminals offer adequate spacing for increased comfort when connecting speaker cables.
Decoupling System
The Metal V2 is equipped with a unique decoupling system which consists of an adjustable Claw at the front, combined with a Skid Plate at the bottom and back. Designed for controlled energy release and use on both hard floors and carpets, this system allows the Metal V2 loudspeakers to achieve their maximum performance.
Magnetic Grilles
The included grilles attach to the front baffles using hidden magnets which allows the front of the speaker to achieve a perfectly clean and minimalist appearance.
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