The original Talisman was launched in 1990 and they did something most speakers never managed - they made people fall in love with how a speaker looked before they’d even heard them play. That slim silhouette, that sloped baffle, Talisman felt like they belonged in a home.
Talisman-R carries this legacy into the now. The connection between the original and new is clear, but with years of accumulated knowledge, Talisman-R incorporates innovations that bring a new level of performance along with a design that marries perfectly with our 100 Series aesthetic.
Product Features
Reference floor-standing design
New decoupled baffle system
Tuned bass reflex design with dual flared port
Ruark 27mm silk dome tweeter
Ruark 17cm/6.5" NS+ long throw woofer
Amplifier requirements: 75-200W
Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric
Natural, pure sound
Like the original, Talisman-R is a high-quality two way, bass reflex design and retains our 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 optimised 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.
Engineered, inside and out
An area where Ruark Audio 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.
Internally, 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.
Made to be heard and seen
The design and considered materials of Talisman-Rmake 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.
Talisman-R + R710, why not Mix and match?
Talisman-R are undoubtedly a tempting proposition for those seeking high performance speakers for their existing hi-fi separates, but for customers wanting a complete music solution, Talisman-R and R710 Music Console together create a formidable package. Talisman-R also work well with the R610 Music Console. Whichever you choose, the thrill and delight that music and sound can bring is guaranteed.
Cabinet Type Dual-Flared Tuned Bass-Reflex with Decoupled Baffle Technology
Cabinet Volume 14.5 Litres
Tuning Frequency 42Hz
Nominal Impedance 6Ω (Minimum 3.8Ω @ 5kHz)
Crossover Frequency 2.2kHz
Crossover Type Optimised 2nd-Order Design Premium Audio Film Capacitors Low-Loss Inductors
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 87dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 50–250W
Connection Type Dual Gold-Plated 4mm Multi-Way Binding Posts Suitable for Single-Wire or Bi-Wire Connection Compatible with Banana Plugs, Spade Terminals or Bare Wire
Grille Removable Magnetic Frame with Acoustically Transparent Fabric
Placement Floorstanding
General Specifications
Finishes Fused Walnut Veneer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille Satin Charcoal Lacquer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille
Product Dimensions (Single Speaker) H850 × W210 × D250 mm
Carton Dimensions (Single Speaker) H975 × W325 × D395 mm
Packaged Weight (Single Speaker) 20.5kg
*This information has been obtained from the manufacturer's website. We advise that features & specifications are subject to change without notice. E&OE
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Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers
Colour: Fused Walnut
Vinyl Revival Carlton North
753-755 Nicholson Street Carlton North VIC 3054 Australia
0394195070
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