I have a pair of Model 1 Signatures that were set them up using the method suggested on the Cardas website. See: http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=insights&content_id=26&pagestring=Room+Setup
When the speakers were placed close to the back wall the bass response was more pronounced, however, soundstage (important to me) suffered greatly, especially depth.
I have used them with both solid state and tube electronics (cj Premier 14; PV10A; 2250A; MV50) and prefer tubes all round. Toeing them in very slightly (almost not noticeable) works in my room.
After trying a number of subs, I ended up with a REL Strata II and have been very happy with it, preferring it to the first sub that Totem sold—the now discontinued Lightning. I found that the RELs not only integrate well with the Totems but also with my Rogers LS3/5As.
Depending on the kind of music you listen to (me, I listen mostly to classical and smaller jazz ensembles), you may want to explore the use of Totem Beaks. I have four...their effect is quite noticeable (sound staging especially) on the Totems, but doesn't seem to have an effect on the Rogers. Perhaps it's my imagination.
By the way, after experimenting with numerous cables I chose Cardas Hexlink 5C Golden biwires. A lot of other cables sounded bright with the Totems. That they can sound bright in some sytems is a complaint that I've heard about the Model 1.
When the speakers were placed close to the back wall the bass response was more pronounced, however, soundstage (important to me) suffered greatly, especially depth.
I have used them with both solid state and tube electronics (cj Premier 14; PV10A; 2250A; MV50) and prefer tubes all round. Toeing them in very slightly (almost not noticeable) works in my room.
After trying a number of subs, I ended up with a REL Strata II and have been very happy with it, preferring it to the first sub that Totem sold—the now discontinued Lightning. I found that the RELs not only integrate well with the Totems but also with my Rogers LS3/5As.
Depending on the kind of music you listen to (me, I listen mostly to classical and smaller jazz ensembles), you may want to explore the use of Totem Beaks. I have four...their effect is quite noticeable (sound staging especially) on the Totems, but doesn't seem to have an effect on the Rogers. Perhaps it's my imagination.
By the way, after experimenting with numerous cables I chose Cardas Hexlink 5C Golden biwires. A lot of other cables sounded bright with the Totems. That they can sound bright in some sytems is a complaint that I've heard about the Model 1.