Totem Element Metal Version 2 Loudspeaker

They are relatively small for floorstanders. The drivers are good but the cabinets limit their output. What size is your room?

Totem speakers for $18,500 no thank you. 
Look into used Wilson Sasha 2, some Magico models, Rockport. If you want Totem, the Wind is where they max out as far as I’m concerned. 

I am seeking a speaker with more slam and dynamics. 

You’d be hard pressed to do better than these SCM50 towers if that’s what you’re looking for, and they’re fantastic all-around speakers.  They require power to fully do what they do, but your Bryston should be up to the task.  Best of luck.

https://soundapproach.com/atc-scm50-pslt-tower-series-9-3-way-passive-tower-speakers-pair.html

The new Totem speakers punch way above their size, same as Raidho and Borreson. Not sure if these Totem speakers are worth $18k. I’ve had many Totem speakers in the past and I thought the Mani 2’s that I had sounded better than the Winds, this was 20 years ago. Plus I’m not sure if you Bryston amp would be a good fit, they might be too cool sounding for the Totem tweeter.

You never stated your room size so I’m going to recommend decent size speakers for a medium size room that will sound much better than the totems for 1/2 the cost:

Revel studio 2’s, revel salon 2’s used, revel f226be/f228be/f328be new depending on room size.

Usher be10/be20/x-towers depending on room size new or used with the dmd tweeter.

When I was looking at new speakers, out of all the RMAF rooms, I narrowed my search down to 3 speakers: Usher be10/x-towers at $15k, Revel at $20k+ or the Raidho D4’s at $110k. My wife told me it was my choice so we went back and forth between the 2 rooms many times during the show listening to the Revel and Raidho, we already heard the Ushers at the previous rmaf show and at a dealer. Ended up buying the Usher x-towers, and this year bought Revel. 

Another vote for Rockport. Amazing speakers ! Good luck! 

The size of my room is 11 feet 6 inches wide x 18 feet long with 8 foot ceilings.

I have a 18L' (front to back as referenced by the speaker axis) x 36W with a 11' high ceiling.  I went with the Fire V2's instead of the Metal's and paired them with a pair of SVS subs.   I did this for both cost and placement concerns.  

The one thing these speakers do better than ANYTHING I heard at Axpona last year... was imaging, especially with many of the demo folks walking back/forth in front of the speakers, and never seeming to loose the soundstage.

They play sufficiently loud for my room, but have a punch and presence that well exceeded my old Golden Ear Triton 2's.  (Subs are necessary though)

I received an email message from James Dalto who asked if I live near Long Island. I live on Long Island. I requested information with regard to the Totem Element Metal V2.  Thank you for the message but I was not allowed to respond via a reply message to you,  as I have not sold any products on Audiogon.   Ken

Hi Ken, that was me. I sent you another message if you wanted to listen to the Metal V2s. I’m also in Long Island and have a hunch we know the same person, who actually recommended the Fires because I was originally interested in monitors. I had them for a few months and then moved to the Metals. 

Dear Jim:

Your assumption was correct.  Having the BD-19 Bryston preamp delivered this weekend by dealer. I too feel that he is excellent. Not happy with Martin Logan 11A. Thanks for your interest. 

Doesn’t seem to be a lot of love for Totem speakers, at least their new lines.  I heard the Metal V2’s at CAS this year and was extremely impressed.  Definitely a different flavor than their older models. I would take them over similarly priced big names like Wilson or Magico.  I heard them with Cord electronics which seemed to match up nicely  so maybe your Bryston’s would also be a nice match..   Certainly worth an audition.