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Shrink Totem 1's?

Hello 

New here. I have a pair of Totem 1's which have been in storage for a few years, in order to get them to fit on my bookshelf I plan to cut them with table saw and take about 4" of depth away. These are rears and space is limited.  I have low expectations on the outcome but I'll keep this post updated as what materializes with this project.  PS these are about 5/10 condition so not too worried about the outcome. Also fronts and center are all Totem (in better condition). Wish me luck. Thanks

skolbrother
aewarren
651 posts
 

Instead of taking 4" off the speaker cabinets, just add 4" to the shelves they will sit on.

blackbag20
465 posts
 

Solomon would suggest otherwise ...

lanx0003
847 posts
 

Are you out of mind?  Sorry to use that wording but chopping 4" in depth will turn the 9" sealed box to a semi-open baffled speaker, completely ruin the structure, design and sound of the speaker.  Consider donating them to a caring / loving home / owner please.  I will be more than happy to take care of them.

highendhound
2 posts
 

Could you possibly cut out the material in the shelf and/or wall so that the existing speaker enclosure could fit inside the cavity that results from said modification? This way, the strategic design of the speaker enclosure could perform its job as originally intended and you may be able to achieve an acceptable fit. there will likely be 3.5” of space between the inside dimension of the wall and at least 1/2” or more of wall thickness, which would give you the 4” that you are looking for. That’s what I would do.

boxcarman
420 posts
 

Here is a solution.....Hollow out 4" of the wall to make room for the speaker.  Tim Allen will come to help.

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