Ruark MR1 MK3 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers
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Product Summary
The Ruark MR1 Mk3 is a premium desktop speaker system designed for customers who want far better sound than typical computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers or small soundbars can deliver. Compact enough for desks, shelves and smaller rooms, it combines stylish design with genuinely enjoyable stereo sound for music, gaming, TV audio and even vinyl.
Although small, the MR1 Mk3 is built to sound bigger and more refined than its size suggests. With dedicated amplifiers, Ruark’s custom drive units and a tuned bass reflex cabinet, it delivers a presentation that feels clear, punchy and spacious, making it a strong choice for nearfield listening as well as everyday room use.
It is also unusually flexible for a compact speaker system. Bluetooth, USB-C audio, optical input and a built-in moving magnet phono stage mean it can work with laptops, TVs, streamers and compatible turntables. Add in a subwoofer output and remote control, and the MR1 Mk3 becomes an excellent all-round option for customers who want compact speakers without compromising too heavily on sound quality or connectivity.
Key Benefits
- Compact stereo speaker system with much fuller and more engaging sound than most standard desktop speakers
- Great for music, gaming, TV audio and general everyday listening
- Bluetooth with aptX HD makes wireless listening easy from compatible phones, tablets and computers
- USB-C audio input adds a neat direct connection for modern computers and compatible devices
- Optical input makes it easy to improve the sound from a TV or streamer
- Built-in MM phono stage allows direct connection of a compatible turntable without needing a separate phono preamp
- Subwoofer output gives you a simple upgrade path if you want bigger bass later on
- Compact cabinet design makes the system easy to place on desks, shelves and sideboards
- Available in Rich Walnut or Charcoal finishes
- 2 Years’ Manufacturers Warranty
Technical Specifications
Speaker System Design
- Product Type: Desktop speaker system
- Amplifier: 2 x 25 W nominal Class D
- Speaker Units: 2 x Ruark 20 mm silk dome tweeters, 2 x Ruark 85 mm NS+ woofers
- Cabinet Type: Dual-flared tuned bass reflex
- Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 22 kHz (typical in-room)
- Enhancements: Adaptive EQ, soft-clip overload protection
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: v5.1 with aptX HD, SBC and AAC
- Line / Optical Input: Combined 3.5 mm stereo jack and mini TOSLINK input, up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM
- Turntable Input: Stereo RCA input with MM phono stage, max 7 mV
- USB-C Audio Input: Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz UAC 1.0
- Subwoofer Output: Mono RCA
- Left Speaker Connection: 3 m interconnect speaker cable
Convenience Features
- Remote Control: Compact IR remote
- Auto Standby and Wake: Yes
- Adjustable Input Levels: Line-in, phono-in, USB and optical
Finish Options
- Rich Walnut cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille
- Charcoal cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (cabinet): H185 x W135 x D160 mm each
- Maximum Dimensions (including feet, controls and cables): H200 x W135 x D185 mm each
- Weight: 2.1 kg each
What’s in the Box
- Ruark MR1 Mk3 speaker pair
- Universal AC power adaptor
- 3 m interconnect speaker cable
- Compact IR remote control
- Quick start guide
