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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
skolbrother OP
6 posts
 

https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/ZtBSwa1_xl.jpg

https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/kTJJORH_xl.jpg

Pics of one of my Totems

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charliee
182 posts
 

Repair or replace that tweeter and sell them. Then buy something that works as is. Those are great, very well made speakers, with nicely braced and crafted cabinets. As a lover of "vintage" Totem products, I am appalled that you want to chop down the cabinets. 

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mazian
402 posts
 

Please don/t do it, sell them and buy something that fits the shelf.

skolbrother OP
6 posts
 

Pic #2, upper right is the shelf for right rear speaker .

jwei
150 posts
 

Can you listen to them before and after?  Please let us know if they sound better after your cut.

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