Totem KIN Play Tower II Powered Floorstanding Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The KIN Play Tower II is a fully powered 2-way floorstanding speaker system from Totem Acoustic (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The flagship of Totem's KIN powered speaker line, the Tower II builds on the success of the original award-winning KIN Play series with a second-generation 400W total Class D amplifier, an expanded connectivity suite including HDMI ARC, and proprietary dual 5" Natural Hybrid woofers paired with a 1" Infused Soft Dome tweeter. With a frequency response from 30Hz to 22kHz ±3dB and 2 x 200W RMS of on-board amplification, the Tower II functions as a complete audio hub requiring no external amplifier or receiver. It connects via HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, optical (24bit/192kHz), phono/line RCA, 3.5mm AUX, and AMP IN for external streamers, with a subwoofer output for system expansion. Standing 40.19 inches tall, the pair is sold complete with remote control, speaker wire, interconnects, magnetic grilles, base, and isolation feet, in Satin Black or Satin White. FutureAudiophile praised the Tower II for its "huge dynamic range" that "had no trouble filling a medium-sized listening room."

400W Class D Amplification and HDMI ARC — Complete Entertainment Hub

The KIN Play Tower II uses an active/passive speaker configuration: one tower houses the 2nd-generation 400W total Class D stereo amplifier (2 x 200W RMS), while the second tower is a passive speaker connected to the active unit by the included 12-foot speaker cable. The 2nd-generation Class D amplifier is designed specifically to drive the Tower II's dual 5" Natural Hybrid woofers with the control and current required for their full dynamic capability, producing bass extension to 30Hz in a powered floorstanding speaker that FutureAudiophile confirmed "sounds great" and requires no subwoofer for most listening applications. The most significant addition to the Tower II over its predecessor is HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), which allows a single HDMI cable to both connect the television and return its audio signal to the Tower II, enabling TV volume control via the television's own remote. The optical input accepts digital audio at up to 24bit/192kHz resolution, and the high-resolution DAC supports FLAC, WAV, and AAC at up to 24-bit resolution. Auto on/input sensing wakes the system when a signal is detected on a connected input.

Connectivity Suite — Turntable to Streamer to TV

The KIN Play Tower II's connectivity addresses the full range of sources a contemporary listener might own. The stereo RCA input is switchable between phono and line level, allowing direct connection of a turntable without a separate phono preamplifier — a convenience that eliminates an entire component from the signal chain. The AMP IN input is a preamplifier bypass that accepts a line-level signal directly into the power amplifier stage, enabling seamless integration with external network streamers including Sonos and Bluesound systems that handle their own volume control and source selection, with auto on/input sensing waking the Tower II when the streamer begins playing. Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD provides high-resolution wireless streaming from smartphones, tablets, and computers. A 3.5mm AUX input with a built-in DAC handles laptop and gaming device connections. The subwoofer output allows system expansion with a powered subwoofer for cinema or bass-intensive listening applications. All of this connectivity is managed through a front-panel multi-controller for volume, input selection, and Bluetooth pairing, supplemented by the included remote control for operation from the listening position.

Key Features

• 2 x 200W RMS (400W Total) Class D Amplification: A second-generation built-in Class D stereo amplifier designed specifically to drive the Tower II's dual 5" woofers with full dynamic control, eliminating the need for any external amplification.
• HDMI ARC: New to the Tower II, HDMI ARC enables single-cable TV connection with audio return, allowing television volume control via the TV remote without any additional components.
• Dual 5" Natural Hybrid Woofers: Two proprietary Totem woofers operating in the same frequency domain for bass extension to 30Hz, the dual-driver configuration providing the same lush midrange and bass fullness as Totem's passive Bison Twin Tower series.
• 1" Infused Soft Dome Tweeter: A Totem-specified tweeter extending to 22kHz for clear, detailed highs that integrate seamlessly with the dual Natural Hybrid woofers.
• Built-In Phono Stage: The stereo RCA input is switchable between phono and line level, enabling direct turntable connection without a separate phono preamplifier.
• Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD: High-resolution wireless streaming from smartphones, computers, and tablets with lower latency and better audio quality than standard Bluetooth codecs.
• Optical Input (24bit/192kHz): High-resolution digital optical input for CD players, media players, and televisions, with an onboard DAC supporting FLAC, WAV, and AAC up to 24-bit.
• AMP IN Preamp Bypass: A direct line-level input to the power amplifier stage for seamless integration with external network streamers including Sonos and Bluesound, with auto on/input sensing.
• Subwoofer Output: A dedicated subwoofer output for system expansion with any powered subwoofer, including Totem's own subwoofer models.
• Auto On/Input Sensing: The system wakes automatically when a signal is detected on any connected input, with automatic standby after inactivity.
• Complete Package Included: Remote control, 12-foot speaker wire with banana connectors, optical interconnect, analog interconnect, magnetic grilles, speaker base, and isolation feet are all included in the box.
• Two-Year Amplifier / Five-Year Driver Warranty: Totem provides a two-year limited warranty on the amplifier module and a five-year warranty on the drivers from the date of purchase.
• Designed in Canada: Designed by Totem Acoustic in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, maintaining Totem's engineering standards across the KIN powered speaker line.

Connections at a Glance

• HDMI ARC — TV connection with audio return and remote volume control
• Optical (24bit/192kHz) — CD players, media players, TVs
• Stereo RCA — Switchable between phono (turntable) and line level
• 3.5mm AUX — Laptops, gaming consoles, mobile devices
• AMP IN — Preamp bypass for Sonos, Bluesound, and external streamers
• Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD — Wireless streaming from smartphones and computers
• Subwoofer Out — Expansion with any powered subwoofer

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Totem KIN Play Tower II?

The Totem KIN Play Tower II is a fully powered 2-way floorstanding speaker system designed by Totem Acoustic in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. It integrates a 2 x 200W RMS Class D stereo amplifier into one of the two towers, which drives dual 5" Natural Hybrid woofers and a 1" Infused Soft Dome tweeter in each cabinet, with a frequency response from 30Hz to 22kHz ±3dB. Connectivity includes HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, optical (24bit/192kHz), phono/line RCA, 3.5mm AUX, and AMP IN, with a subwoofer output. The Tower II is sold as a pair, complete with remote control, speaker wire, interconnects, grilles, base, and isolation feet, in Satin Black or Satin White.

What is the AMP IN input on the KIN Play Tower II?

The AMP IN input is a preamplifier bypass that accepts a line-level signal directly into the Tower II's built-in power amplifier stage, bypassing the Tower II's own volume control and input switching circuitry entirely. This input is designed for use with external network streamers such as Sonos, Bluesound, and custom installation systems that manage their own volume control and source selection. When a source is connected to AMP IN, the Tower II's auto on/input sensing detects the signal and wakes the system automatically, allowing seamless integration where the external streamer acts as the system's brain and the KIN Play Tower II acts as the powered speaker output. This configuration allows the Tower II to be added to an existing Sonos or Bluesound multiroom audio system without disrupting the network audio infrastructure.

How does the KIN Play Tower II compare to the KEF LSX II and the Sonos Era 300 as powered speaker systems?

The Totem KIN Play Tower II, the KEF LSX II, and the Sonos Era 300 each represent a different approach to the powered speaker category. The Tower II is a full floorstanding system with 400W total Class D amplification, dual 5" woofers per tower, a built-in phono stage, and HDMI ARC, positioned as a complete replacement for a traditional separates system in a larger room. The KEF LSX II is a compact powered standmount system using KEF's Uni-Q coaxial driver, with a focus on desktop and small-room audiophile streaming applications at lower output levels. The Sonos Era 300 is a self-contained wireless speaker optimised for Sonos multiroom audio and Dolby Atmos spatial audio content, without the turntable connectivity, HDMI ARC, or floorstanding dynamic scale of the Tower II. Listeners who want a powered floorstanding system that handles all source types from turntable to television to streaming without any external components will find the Tower II the most versatile and full-featured option among these three.

Can I connect a turntable directly to the Totem KIN Play Tower II?

Yes, the KIN Play Tower II includes a built-in phono preamplifier. The stereo RCA input is switchable between phono level and line level, allowing a moving magnet turntable to be connected directly to the Tower II without any external phono stage. This makes the Tower II one of the most vinyl-friendly powered speaker systems available, combining turntable connectivity with HDMI ARC for television, Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming, and optical for digital sources — all in a single all-in-one system. The phono input accepts standard moving magnet cartridges; moving coil cartridges with their lower output signals would require a separate step-up transformer or moving coil phono stage before the Tower II's input.

Can the Totem KIN Play Tower II work with a Sonos or Bluesound system?

Yes, the KIN Play Tower II is specifically designed to integrate with Sonos and Bluesound multiroom audio systems via the AMP IN input. Connect a Sonos Amp, Sonos Port, Bluesound PowerNode, or any other streaming device with a line-level output to the AMP IN input, and the Tower II's built-in power amplifier drives the speakers while the streaming device handles source selection, volume control, and multiroom grouping. The Tower II's auto on/input sensing detects the streaming device's output signal and wakes the speakers automatically. This configuration allows the Tower II to function as the powered speaker output in a whole-home multiroom audio system while retaining all of its other inputs for local sources including turntable, TV, and Bluetooth.

Where can I buy the Totem KIN Play Tower II in Toronto or Canada?

The Totem KIN Play Tower II is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Totem Acoustic dealer located in Toronto, Canada, sold as a pair. Vinyl Sound can arrange in-store demonstrations of the Tower II with a variety of sources including turntable, streaming, and television connections. Purchasing from an authorised Canadian Totem dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage — two years on the amplifier and five years on the drivers — and access to Totem's customer service support.