A Legacy of Hi-Fi Innovation
Since 1985, Ruark have designed and engineered all 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.
Big Sound, Compact Form
Winner of What Hi-Fi’s Best Desktop Speaker award for seven years, the MR1 Mk2 became a firm favourite, but the Mk3 improves upon this greatness with a sound that’s simply exceptional. The new handcrafted cabinets provide ideal acoustic properties and with their bevelled front edges and Slate Grey grilles, now look even more stylish. Size wise the enclosures have been subtly enlarged to allow optimum volume for the new NS+ Bass/Mid units and for amplification Ruark have adapted the Class D technology used in the R410, for a sizeable increase in power output and control. Painstaking optimisation of the speaker crossover and reflex tuning have resulted in a significant leap in acoustic performance. The MR1 Mk3 delivers deeper bass, a clear lucid midrange, and exceptional high frequency detail from the custom 20mm silk dome tweeters, so from the shimmer of cymbals to the resonance of a cello, every nuance is delivered with clarity and depth.
Your Sound, Your Way
MR1 Mk3 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, they adapt to you. 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.
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.
Technical Specifications:
Category |
Details |
Frequency Response |
50Hz – 22kHz (typical in-room) |
Tweeter |
Custom 20mm silk dome |
Bass/Mid Unit |
85mm treated natural fibre cone |
Amplification |
2 × 25W nominal Class D |
Cabinet Type |
2-way bass reflex, 2.0L volume |
Crossover Frequency |
2.5kHz |
DAC |
104dB, 24-bit/192kHz |
Bluetooth |
v5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP |
Inputs |
MM Phono RCA, 3.5mm jack/optical (TOSLINK), USB-C (24-bit/96kHz) |
Outputs |
Subwoofer output (mono RCA, 2.0Vrms max) |
Features |
20 min auto-standby, input gain control |
Finishes |
Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate grille |
Power Consumption |
0.5W (standby), 7W (typical use) |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
202 × 135 × 165 mm (including RotoDial) |
Weight |
2.2 kg each |
Included in Box |
Left and right speakers, AC power adapter (18VDC 2.8A), 3m speaker cable, remote control (CR2025 battery), quick start guide |