{"product_id":"ruark-audio-talisman-r","title":"Ruark Audio Talisman R | Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\" alt=\"Ruark Audio logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Ruark-audio-logo.webp?v=1760553785\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTalisman-R incorporates innovations that bring a new level of performance along with a design that marries perfectly with Ruark's 100 Series aesthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Floor-Standing Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Decoupled Baffle System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuned Bass Reflex Design with Dual Flared Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuark 27mm Silk Dome Tweeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuark 17cm\/6.5\" NS+ Long Throw Woofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ruark-talisman-r-banner.webp?v=1792516469\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"Ruark Audio Talisman R speakers in walnut sitting on either side of room entrance\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalisman Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ruark Audio introduced the original Talisman in 1990, they were still a fledgling company looking to gain traction in the Hi-Fi world. Then (and still today) most speakers were rectangular and plain with little thought given to their aesthetic design and it was here that they saw their opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalisman was developed as the antithesis to those ordinary speakers and became the model that defined Ruark and built Ruark's reputation for designing products that look as good as they sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural, Pure Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the original, Talisman-R is a high-quality two way, bass reflex design and retains Ruark's preference for natural driver materials, featuring a custom designed 165mm long throw treated fibre NS+ woofer along with 27mm silk dome tweeter. The drivers are unified via a carefully optimized crossover, with particular attention paid to phase integration, using premium audio-grade capacitors, resistors and low-loss inductors, for best signal transfer and reduced distortion. The outcome is speakers that produce a lifelike stereo soundstage with a natural and deeply engaging sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineered, Inside and Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn area where they have paid special attention is in the development of the Talisman-R enclosures. In any loudspeaker, as much energy is transferred back into the cabinet as is projected forward, so controlling this energy is essential to achieving low-distortion sound. The visible bolts on Talisman-R’s front baffle are integral to their decoupled baffle design, securing the baffle via elastomer bushes that, together with a dual damping strip, help prevent vibration from the drive units from passing into the main cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the enclosure is carefully braced to further reduce resonance and lined with compound wadding, which absorbs energy across a broader frequency range and helps control internal standing waves. The result is an enclosure with exceptionally low colouration, delivering sound that is clean, natural and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ruark-talisman-r-lifestyle.webp?v=1792516554\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"Ruark Audio Talisman R speaker in charcoal walnut front right 3 quarter angle sitting next to console\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade to Be Heard and Seen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design and considered materials of Talisman-R make them as much a part of a room as the sound they create. Their form makes them inherently stable, but to further aid stability the plinth of each is machined from solid steel with threads on each corner for the supplied adjustable rubber feet and carpet spikes. This extra mass lowers their centre of gravity further towards the base, so they are firmly grounded and when viewed from the front gives Talisman-R an attractive floating appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTalisman-R + R710\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalisman-R are undoubtedly a tempting proposition for customers seeking high performance speakers for their existing hi-fi separates, but for customers wanting a complete music solution, Talisman-R and R710 together create a formidable package. Talisman-R also work well with Ruark's R610 Music Console, but whichever you choose, the thrill and delight that music and sound can bring is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40Hz - 22kHz (typical in-room)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm silk dome with neodymium motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17cm\/6.5” Ruark NS+, long-throw driver, treated fibre cone, 35mm 2-layer copper voice coil with Strontium ferrite motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-flared tuned bass-reflex with decoupled baffle technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 litres\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 ohm (min 3.8 ohm @ 5kHz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized 2nd order, premium audio film capacitors, low-loss inductors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.83v @ 1m) 87 dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amp power: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-250W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual gold-plated 4mm multi-way binding posts for single-wire or bi-wire connection. compatible with banana plug, spade terminal or bare wire\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrille:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFused Walnut veneer baffle with Charcoal cabinet and mottled fabric grille,\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Charcoal lacquer baffle with Charcoal cabinet and mottled fabric grille\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct dimensions (single speaker):\u003c\/strong\u003e H850 × W210 × D250mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct weight (single speaker):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.6kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Walnut\/Walnut","offer_id":67289251545163,"sku":"RU-TALIS-R-WW","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal\/Walnut","offer_id":67289251512395,"sku":"RU-TALIS-R-CW","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ruark-1-talisman-thumb.webp?v=1792516245","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.com\/products\/ruark-audio-talisman-r","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}