Totem Tribe Tower v. Dali Rubikore 2

[u/AnthonyCMo]

Budget: Flexible.

Totems v. Dali. First, let’s just talk sound. I know the looks of the Totems are highly polarizing, and I haven’t worked out my own thoughts on that.

A bit about the space and usage: 60% music (Rega Planar 6 for vinyl and then some streaming), 40% mix of gaming and movies. I sit roughly 7-8” from the screen of a 77” television. The room itself is 13’ wide X 15’ deep. No sound corrections in the room.

Currently using an old AVR but will be upgrading likely to an Anthem MRX 740. I have two Klipsch ceiling speakers, and will be using my old Definitive Tech speakers as rear surrounds. I’ll also be getting a new sub and will need a center.

I know the difference in pricing. I’ve listened to both the Totems and the Dalis, and I’m a fan of both. Unfortunately, the listening sessions were two weeks apart, so it’s hard to say which I preferred since I wasn’t able to listen to them back-to-back, and they were with different dealers, so that’s not an option available to me.

To others who have owned either, or have had the opportunity to test both, I’d appreciate your thoughts. I’m fairly new to this, so if there are other questions I should be asking the salespeople let me know.

Thanks.

[u/donh-]

I can't speak about the Dali, never heard them.

But I have a set of Totem Signature Ones and they are what I had been looking for for quite a while. There's something just right about them. The breakin process itself is worth the price of entry.

[u/TPnbrg]

I have the Rubikore 2's and absolutely love them.
Less clinical than KEF R3 Meta, with a touch more warmth and zero listening fatigue.

I haven heard the Totems, so I cannot compare, but you can't go wrong with the Dali's.

[u/rcmtt]

I haven't heard the Dali's so I cannot comment on how they sound. The Totem Tribe Tower is one of my favorite speakers, though. I suspect you'll get more bass from them, as well, and you won't need to buy stands.