I've been searching for comments on the Rainmakers as I just picked up a pair and have been testing them out. They haven't been broken in yet, and Totem strongly recommends about 100 hours of easy going.
I would be skeptical of this, but a previous Totem sub actually made some mechanical noises when turned up, until I had put some time on it. As it turns out, Totem brings in high end drivers and then modifies them so breaking them in is crucial.
Anyway, I've compared them to Tannoy Precision 6.1($1100), and Ascend Sierra 1($850). The Totems really outshine these other sets. More detail in the top end than the Sierra, which gives better placement of the vocals, etc., and more bass than both, which is quite a feat with a 5.5 inch driver. The overall sound is very musical and live sounding. I can't speak to a blaring horn since I haven't cranked them yet!
The British audio sites Whathifi and techradar are seriously impressed with them, even more than the Precision 6.1, a British speaker. I'd say the Rainmakers can swing with the big boys.
I would be skeptical of this, but a previous Totem sub actually made some mechanical noises when turned up, until I had put some time on it. As it turns out, Totem brings in high end drivers and then modifies them so breaking them in is crucial.
Anyway, I've compared them to Tannoy Precision 6.1($1100), and Ascend Sierra 1($850). The Totems really outshine these other sets. More detail in the top end than the Sierra, which gives better placement of the vocals, etc., and more bass than both, which is quite a feat with a 5.5 inch driver. The overall sound is very musical and live sounding. I can't speak to a blaring horn since I haven't cranked them yet!
The British audio sites Whathifi and techradar are seriously impressed with them, even more than the Precision 6.1, a British speaker. I'd say the Rainmakers can swing with the big boys.