{"product_id":"ruark-talisman-r-floorstanding-speakers","title":"Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroducing the Talisman-R Floorstanders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/ruark-audio-floorstanding-speakers-ruark-talisman-r-floorstanding-speakers-1244263780.png?v=1781348616\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Ruark-Talisman-R-Floorstanding-Speakers-Charcoal-angled-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1781340192\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(188, 151, 96);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to Captivate, Crafted to be Heard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(188, 151, 96);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalisman-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ns-key-features-list ns-key-features-list--jocelyn-brown\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference floor-standing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew decoupled baffle system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned bass reflex design with dual flared port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuark 27mm silk dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuark 17cm\/6.5\" NS+ \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003elong throw woofer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier requirements: 75-200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-container ns-product-content ns-product-talisman-r-panel-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row bg--nearly-black-90 text--white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-10 large-offset-1 xxlarge-6 xxlarge-offset-6 columns end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vertically-centered\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003eNatural, \u003ci\u003epure sound\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the original, \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eTalisman-R\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-10 large-offset-1 xxlarge-6 xxlarge-offset-0 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vertically-centered\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Ruark-Talisman-R-Floorstanding-Speakers-engineering-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1781339946\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003eEngineered, \u003ci class=\"nowrap\"\u003einside and out\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn area where Ruark Audio have paid special attention is in the development of the \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eTalisman-R\u003c\/span\u003e 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 \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003elow-distortion\u003c\/span\u003e sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible bolts on \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eTalisman-R’s\u003c\/span\u003e 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-container ns-product-content ns-product-talisman-r-panel-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row bg--angie-brown-10 text--jocelyn-brown-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-10 large-offset-1 xxlarge-6 xxlarge-offset-6 columns end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vertically-centered\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003eMade to be heard \u003ci class=\"nowrap\"\u003eand seen\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design and considered materials of \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eTalisman-R\u003c\/span\u003emake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extra mass lowers their centre of gravity further towards the base, so they are firmly grounded and when viewed from the front gives \u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003eTalisman-R\u003c\/span\u003e an attractive floating appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Ruark-Talisman-R-Floorstanding-Speakers-with-R710-CD-HiFi-Console-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1781340000\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ns-product-header-2\"\u003eTalisman-R + R710, why not Mix and match?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalisman-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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinylrevival.com.au\/products\/ruark-audio-r710-music-console?variant=43016513618018\" title=\"Ruark Audio R710 Music Console\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR710 Music Console\u003c\/a\u003e together create a formidable package. Talisman-R also work well with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinylrevival.com.au\/products\/ruark-audio-r610-connected-console?variant=41604205543522\" title=\"Ruark Audio R610 Music Console\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR610 Music Console. \u003c\/a\u003eWhichever you choose, the thrill and delight that music and sound can bring is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Ruark-Talisman-R-Floorstanding-Speakers-comparison-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1781339948\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40Hz – 22kHz (Typical In-Room)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27mm Silk Dome with Neodymium Motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17cm (6.5\") Ruark NS+ Long-Throw Driver\u003cbr\u003eTreated Fibre Cone\u003cbr\u003e35mm 2-Layer Copper Voice Coil\u003cbr\u003eStrontium Ferrite Motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual-Flared Tuned Bass-Reflex with Decoupled Baffle Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.5 Litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6Ω (Minimum 3.8Ω @ 5kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.2kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimised 2nd-Order Design\u003cbr\u003ePremium Audio Film Capacitors\u003cbr\u003eLow-Loss Inductors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e87dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50–250W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual Gold-Plated 4mm Multi-Way Binding Posts\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for Single-Wire or Bi-Wire Connection\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with Banana Plugs, Spade Terminals or Bare Wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrille\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemovable Magnetic Frame with Acoustically Transparent Fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloorstanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFused Walnut Veneer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille\u003cbr\u003eSatin Charcoal Lacquer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions (Single Speaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH850 × W210 × D250 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight (Single Speaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.6kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTalisman-R (Single Speaker)\u003cbr\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable Rubber Coned Feet\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable Carpet Spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarton Dimensions (Single Speaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH975 × W325 × D395 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged Weight (Single Speaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"982\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTCqOuxNGo0\" title=\"Behind the Scenes at Ruark | Where Timeless Sound Meets the Future\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Fused Walnut","offer_id":43019019419746,"sku":"RUARK-TAL-R-WAL","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Charcoal","offer_id":43019019452514,"sku":"RUARK-TAL-R-CHAR","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/ruark-audio-floorstanding-speakers-ruark-talisman-r-floorstanding-speakers-1244263783.png?v=1781348753","url":"https:\/\/www.vinylrevival.com.au\/products\/ruark-talisman-r-floorstanding-speakers","provider":"Vinyl Revival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}