Ive heard the fire before and was extremely impressed. Always been a fan of Totem, I owned “The One” limited edition speaker which was great but just sounded too small. I would love to try the Ember.
@@dajikbatarang1fire pretty expensive.They are a bigger speaker but for me when something is so expensive My expectations go way up.I feel this was a sweet spot and think it may of been a strategic move remove them from lineup too sell fire
40+ year's ago, I bought a couple of boutique brands, naim and b&w. Funny I still consider them that after all this time. Got my current speakers for well under half price and were my dream speakers. So thankful I got em too! No matter how many years go by, you never forget that mucic going right through ya and make ya loyal for life!
Great speaker, apparently that is the consensus. The new Bison is also supposed to be great for the money. Just wish they'd build something 90db plus efficient and 8ohms benign load.
I have come to realize any specs are irrelevant when it comes to synergy and amp speaker pairing regardless of specs.It is just crazy what I have discovered lately
Dear Audio Shrink, should you ever want to sell the Embers PLEASE let me know. It is sheer impossible to buy the in Germany. Of course I would pay the shipping.
Hmmm🤔I am a pro seller and could attain exact shipping cost which would be costly from Vancouver Canada.Please know these are dear to me and I paid a pretty penny.Curious if I were to decide to let them go.What would be the offer?
I‘m sorry for my late response. I can pay up to 2000 USD. Unfortunately there is only one pair of black Embers on ebay for 1.600. But black has no WAF at my house 😊
I hear ya, Dave. I try and buy from small companies I can call up and speak to the owner / designer / CEO if possible. When I bought my Tekton speakers, Eric took the time to make sure I was buying speakers that’d work in my room and with my existing electronics. In fact, instead of trying to upsell me, he recommended a pair of speakers that were almost $1K less than what I was looking at originally, and I couldn’t be happier. That was 5 years ago or so, still no desire to upgrade. Same with my Tavish phono stage. I called up and spoke directly with the owner and designer, Scott Reynolds. It’s just he and his son who build them, and they do beautiful work. Nice and clean using quality parts.
Dave, this is the first I heard of Totem and trust what you say. I am now looking into picking up a pair of used Totem element embers. A review I read on the Embers was very impressive! I know reviews aren't the way to go; however, when they and forums essentially repeat what you report based on your emotional experience, then I believe them. Because you are the trusted reference for integrity! They wont replace my others but are worth adding to the band and call it an end game bookshelf! Thank you again!!!
You named two speakers in the entire world and there end game?Money does not guarantee end game either sir.Also they are out of my price and I do not even entertain nor care at all about them.You can alway take your own advice though
The speaker or any component doesn't define the "end game" as there never is one for an audioholic. Not to mimic or rephrase our teacher and counselor, the Audio Shrink; however, the Audio Shrink imo sends a clear message out to us, if I understand correctly, explaining that an "end game" component isn't the component so much, but rather is the wisdom and common sense of the individual to truly know and accept what is satisfying to the individual, based upon numerous aspects (not just sound quality) , to the degree the individual can comfortably and with confidence be pleased calling it quits; and just enjoy what he/she has, and not continue a never ending pursuit for something out there that "must be better", because there always will be (so no end game this way if the component rules). A very happy "end game" speaker for some folks can be a $30 blue tooth speaker. So one individual's "end game" component is very subjective to that individual and the "end game" component choice therefore varies individual to individual. One component cannot be an "end game" component for all. Impossible. It's a subjective individual call by each of us which can be made only if we are not an audioholic. It is addiction that wants more and in that state, an "end game" component for that individual will never be found. Transitioning from an audioholic to an audio hobbyist or enthusiast is vital to reaching the "end game" and will decide the end game for the individual, not the component. This is at least in part my perception of what "end game" is about from everything the audio shrink has been telling us, and I believe he is right on. Dave, if I misinterpreted anything please set us straight and/or let me know and I will correct or remove my reply. Thanks, joe
