Description
For a Sound You’ll Always Come Back To
Crafted for customers who appreciate aesthetics and sound in equal measure, MR1 Mk3 is where thoughtful design meets true artistry and where precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity. Whether you’re exploring digital worlds or rediscovering the joy of playing records again, MR1 Mk3 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary—for a sound you’ll always come back to.
A Legacy of Hi-Fi Innovation
Since 1985, Ruark Audio have designed and engineered all their music systems in-house, driven by an enduring commitment to audio excellence. The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced speakers system.
Built for those who value authentic sound, the MR1 delivers performance that endures. With its effortless versatility, it’s the foundation of a complete entertainment experience—designed to enhance every moment, through sound that moves you.
Your Sound, Your Way
Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, they deliver pristine high resolution wireless playback and with switchable connections including a combined analogue/optical input, USB audio input and a dedicated turntable input you can easily plug in auxiliary devices of your choice. Whether you’re streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all.
Connect a computer
Use the USB audio or the combined analogue/optical input
Ruark MR1 Mk3 with television
Connect to a TV using the combined analogue/optical input or Bluetooth
Ruark MR1 Mk3 with turntable
Connect a turntable using the dedicated built-in MM phono preamplifier
Ruark MR1 Mk3 with streaming device
Connect phones and other streaming devices by Bluetooth or wired connection
Your Vinyl, Reimagined
The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating and combining MR1 with a quality turntable, is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format. With a superior moving magnet pre-amp with variable gain built-in, it’s easy to pair and match MR1 with most modern cartridges, allowing consistent volume levels across inputs.
As a system for playing vinyl, MR1 brings analogue warmth with modern clarity and bass with unprecedented precision, transforming casual listening into an immersive musical journey revealing new dimensions in recordings old and new.
Desktop Audio, Redefined
The MR1 desktop speakers will transform your home workspace with sound that defies their compact size and with a USB-C audio input, the best quality, high resolution playback from connected computers and smart devices is guaranteed.
Experience desktop audio that elevates both your environment and listening journey, bringing studio-quality sound to your personal space.
Sound at Your Fingertips
The included remote allows full control of the features and functions on MR1, so you can quickly turn on, select your source input, control volume and power-down.
Specification
| Audio | Typical in-room frequency range 50Hz – 22kHz Custom 20mm silk dome tweeter 85mm treated natural fibre cone bass/mid unit 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification 2-way bass reflex tuned cabinet Internal cabinet volume of 2.0 litres 2.5kHz crossover frequency 104dB 24-bit/192kHz DAC |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP MM phono input Stereo RCA (max 7mV) 3.5mm combined stereo jack / optical input (TOSLINK 24-bit/192kHz PCM) USB-C audio in 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0 Full-frequency subwoofer output mono RCA (max 2.0Vrms) |
| Features | Snooze mode 20 min auto-standby and wake-up Adjustable input levels Aux, phono, optical |
| General Specifications | Finishes: Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate woven fabric grille Power consumption: 0.5W standby, 7W typical Product dimensions: H202 × W135 × D165mm (including RotoDial) Product weight: 2.2kg each |
| In the Box | Left speaker and right speaker AC power adapter (18VDC 2.8A output, 1.8m cable, 2.1 × 5.5mm DC plug) 3m high purity speaker interconnect cable Remote control with battery (CR2025) Quick start guide |
RS1
Born from the desire to enhance the already impeccable sound of our award-winning MR1 Bluetooth speakers, the RS1 subwoofer can transform the audio performance of any home speaker with driving rhythm and rich harmony. Beautifully controlled and fundamentally musical, RS1 is the bedrock of larger than life sound that you can both hear and feel.
Available in Lead Grey cabinet cloth with Rich Walnut top and bottom panels.
The Foundation of Music
Bass is the foundation of music. It is the element that makes you feel the rhythm, the groove, and the emotion of a song. Bass can make your heart beat faster, your body move, and your mood change. Whether you listen to rock, pop, hip hop, jazz, or classical music, clean and extended bass adds a new dimension to musical enjoyment and that’s why we’ve developed RS1.
Controlled Delivery
The enjoyment of music is at the core of our designs. RS1 is not about thunderous, overblown bass, but about deep, controlled, and most importantly a musical sound. To achieve this, the enclosure and custom drivers have been optimised and tuned to deliver natural extended bass, that is fast and rhythmic.
Driving the system is a powerful 100-watt Class D amplifier. This new generation amplifier keeps firm control of the bass driver at all volume levels with headroom to spare, although soft clipping is built in should the system ever be overloaded to avoid damage. Setup and adjustment is straightforward and with auto-on/standby, RS1 will automatically turn itself on and off as required.
Developed Through Demand
Our reason for the development of RS1, was due to the demand from customers requesting a companion sub for our award winning MR1 Bluetooth speakers. We also saw that there was a need for a subwoofer with style. Where many subs look unattractive in a domestic environment, the tailored grille and hand-crafted wood panels of RS1 means it fits seamlessly with other furnishings, making it a product that customers will be proud to display in their homes.
Enhancing Your Experience
RS1 delivers deep bass that smaller speakers are unable to, giving a more satisfying and realistic audio experience. It’s a perfect addition to our MR1 and R3S models or indeed any other system where a subwoofer with style and good sound is required, providing the joy of bass in every note and song.
Product dimensions
H300 × W250 × D265mm (inc. feet and controls)
Specification
| Frequency response 25Hz – 200Hz |
| Cabinet Tuned passive radiator enclosure |
| Drivers 170mm treated fibre long-throw active driver and 170mm passive radiator |
| Amplifier 100W RMS Class D with soft clipping filter |
| Controls Adjustable crossover 50–180Hz, input/volume level control and 180 degree phase switch |
| Auto on Automatically turns on and sleeps after 15 minutes when no signal is detected |
| Input Sub-input via Mono RCA input (up to 2.3Vrms) |
| Finishes Slate Grey cabinet cloth with Rich Walnut or Satin Charcoal lacquer top and bottom panels |
| Product compatibility RS1 is compatible with our MR1, R3S and R410 models or any other active speaker or amplifier with subwoofer or pre-out phono connectors |
| Box contains RS1 subwoofer, mains lead, 1.5m RCA connector lead and quick start guide |
| Power consumption 0.5W standby, 2.0W idle |
| AC power input 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
| Product dimensions H300 × W250 × D265mm (inc. feet and controls) |
| Product weight 6.7kg |
















