Totem Kin IC82, Kin IC81, Kin IC62, Kin IC61, Kin IC62ST User Manual

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Kin Architectural Manual

Thank you for choosing the Totem Acoustic Kin Architectural series.

Please take the time to fully read this manual prior to beginning set-up. The manual will
clearly guide you to achieve the best possible sound that these newly acquired Totem
speakers can provide.

Beyond sonic performance, Totem has given tremendous consideration to the home
integrator. New construction or retro-fit, the Kin Architectural speakers are easy to install and
have a supporting cast of ingenious accessories to address any situation and application.

For further assistance, contact our tech support at [e-mail].

UNPACKING Totem Acoustic keeps to a strict quality control regimen and all factory-sealed
products leave our facility in perfect condition. If there are any damages visible or concealed
that has occurred in handling it must be reported immediately to your Totem Authorized
Dealer.

Carefully remove the speaker(s) from the box(es). Save all custom cartons and packaging
foam for future use. They are rather expensive and may come in handy for future upgrades.

Contents:
Each individual box contains:
1 Kin Architectural speaker,
1 stainless steel, magnetic grille,
1 transparent driver protector,
1 cutout template.

Tools and items required:
Drywall saw
Speaker wire
Wire stripper
Pencil
Drill
Stud Finder
Measuring Tape
Metal hanger or 1 foot/30cm of solid core wire
Fish tool
Spray paint-optional

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General Speaker Placement Guidelines
Totem Architectural diffuse sound in an enormously wide, expansive manner comparable to a

Kin Architectural disperse at 75 degrees, almost twice as broadly as competitive speakers. The
soundstage and acoustic coverage is totally present throughout the entire listening area, so it
takes fewer Totem speakers to thoroughly fill a room than competitive brands. The
enormous dispersion allows the listener to enjoy the same sound whether a seated or
standing, simplifying placement.

The following chart for speaker spacing was calculated using the following formula:
ANGLE(dispersion) x .018 x DISTANCE (ceiling height) =SOUND COVERAGE radius

Distance Apart

Ceiling Height

Feet

Meters

8ft Ceiling

10.8

3.29

9ft Ceiling

12.15

3.7

10ft Ceiling

13.5

4.11

12ft Ceiling

16.2

4.93

14ft ceiling

18.9

5.76

15ft Ceiling

20.25

6.17

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Recommended Speaker wire

Length of Run

Suggested Wire Gauge

Up to 75 feet / 22.86 meters

16 gauge

75-200 feet / 22.86 to 60.96 meters

14 gauge

Over 200 feet / over 60.96 meters

12 gauge

Precautions before Installation
Check for obstructions. Use an electronic stud finder to check for ceiling joists, heating and
ventilating shafts, or wall studs that may hinder cutting the required opening or the running
of the cable to your desired location.

In order to ensure proper hole size, attach the cutout template and drill a hole in the center of
the
the middle. Insert in the hole and rotate to check for wires, pipes, studs or other obstructions.

General Placement Guidelines
Always bear in mind that corner locations cause acoustic directionality, limit dispersion and
emphasize low frequencies.

Single speaker stereo applications with the IC62ST:
The stereo IC62ST speaker should be centered on the ceiling, positioned over the intended
listening area. If multiple IC62ST are being used within a room then they can be positioned at
each third of the rooms longest dimension.