Ruark Audio Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers Pair – Fused Walnut A Modern Revival of a Ruark Classic The Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers in Fused Walnut bring one of Ruark Audio's most celebrated designs into the modern era. Inspired by the original Talisman speakers introduced in 1990, this latest generation combines timeless styling with decades of acoustic development to deliver a captivating listening experience. Retaining the distinctive sloping front baffle that made the original famous, the Talisman-R is designed to complement contemporary interiors while providing the natural, engaging sound that has become synonymous with Ruark Audio. Finished in elegant Satin Fused Walnut, these premium floorstanding speakers look every bit as impressive as they sound. Designed for Natural and Immersive Sound At the heart of the Talisman-R is a carefully engineered two-way bass reflex design featuring a custom 165mm NS+ treated fibre long-throw woofer and a refined 27mm silk dome tweeter. Working together through a precisely optimised crossover network, the drivers produce a spacious stereo image with impressive clarity, rich midrange detail and beautifully smooth high frequencies. From delicate acoustic performances to energetic rock and orchestral recordings, the Talisman-R delivers music with remarkable realism and emotional depth, creating a soundstage that feels both expansive and lifelike. Innovative Decoupled Baffle Technology A standout feature of the Ruark Talisman-R is its advanced decoupled front baffle system. Using elastomer bushes and a dedicated damping arrangement, vibrations generated by the drivers are isolated from the main cabinet structure. This reduces unwanted resonance and colouration, allowing the speakers to reveal more detail and maintain exceptional clarity across the frequency range. Combined with extensive internal bracing and carefully selected acoustic damping materials, the cabinet design ensures sound remains clean, controlled and faithful to the original recording. Deep, Controlled Bass Performance The Talisman-R has been developed to deliver powerful yet refined bass without sacrificing balance or accuracy. Its tuned bass reflex enclosure incorporates dual flared ports that minimise turbulence and enhance low-frequency extension, producing bass that is both deep and articulate. The custom long-throw woofer provides excellent control and authority, ensuring drums, bass guitars and cinematic soundtracks are reproduced with impact while maintaining superb definition. Sloping Baffle for Enhanced Timing and Focus More than a distinctive design feature, the angled front baffle helps align the drivers for improved time coherence. By ensuring sound from both the tweeter and woofer reaches the listener simultaneously, the Talisman-R delivers enhanced focus, precise imaging and a more natural presentation. This attention to detail contributes to the speakers' remarkably realistic performance, placing vocals and instruments with impressive accuracy within the soundstage. Premium Build Quality and Elegant Styling True to Ruark's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, the Talisman-R has been designed to look as refined as it sounds. The slim floorstanding cabinets are beautifully finished in Satin Fused Walnut and supplied with acoustically transparent magnetic fabric grilles for a clean and understated appearance. Each speaker sits on a substantial solid steel plinth fitted with adjustable rubber feet and carpet spikes. This added stability lowers the centre of gravity and creates the distinctive floating effect that gives the Talisman-R its elegant presence. Perfect Partner for Premium Hi-Fi Systems Whether paired with existing separates or used alongside the Ruark R610 Music Console or R710 Music System, the Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers provide a highly capable solution for discerning music lovers seeking exceptional sound quality and timeless design. Blending four decades of acoustic expertise with modern engineering, the Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers are built to deliver years of musical enjoyment while making a stylish statement in any room. Key Features Premium floorstanding speakers finished in Satin Fused Walnut Inspired by the iconic Ruark Talisman design from 1990 Custom 165mm NS+ treated fibre long-throw woofer High-performance 27mm silk dome tweeter Advanced decoupled front baffle for reduced vibration Carefully optimised crossover with premium audio components Tuned bass reflex cabinet with dual flared ports Extensive internal bracing and acoustic damping Wide, lifelike stereo soundstage with natural tonal balance Solid steel plinth with adjustable feet and carpet spikes Designed to partner perfectly with Ruark's 100 Series systems Elegant styling that complements contemporary interiors Technical Specifications Audio Frequency response 40Hz - 22kHz (typical in-room) Tweeter 27mm silk dome with neodymium motor Woofer 17cm/6.5” Ruark NS+, long-throw driver, treated fibre cone, 35mm 2-layer copper voice coil with Strontium ferrite motor Cabinet type Dual-flared tuned bass-reflex with decoupled baffle technology Cabinet volume 14.5 litres Tuning frequency 42Hz Nominal impedance 6 ohm (min 3.8 ohm @ 5kHz) Crossover frequency 2.2 kHz Crossover type Optimised 2nd order, premium audio film capacitors, low-loss inductors Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m) 87 dB Recommended amp power 50-250W Connection type Dual gold-plated 4mm multi-way binding posts for single-wire or bi-wire connection. compatible with banana plug, spade terminal or bare wire Grille Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric Placement Floorstanding General specifications Product dimensions (single speaker) (HxWxD) 850 × 210 × 250mm Product weight (single speaker) 17.6kg Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers Pair - Fused Walnut, Ruark, Talisman-R, Floorstanding, Speakers, Pair, Fused, Walnut, talisman-rfw, RUARK TALISMAN-RCHR, RUARK TALISMAN, RUARK SPEAKERS, RUARK AUDIO TALISMAN, TALISMAN R