{"product_id":"ruark-talisman-r-standlautsprecher-nussbaum","title":"Ruark Audio Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers (Pair), Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruark Talisman-R is a passive 2-way floorstanding speaker that brings back Ruark's 1990 design icon with completely new technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim, tall, and with the signature angled baffle, the Talisman-R makes its comeback right on the brand's 40th anniversary – but inside, it's a different animal: a decoupled baffle on elastomer mounts, internal bracing against cabinet resonance, damping wadding, and a solid steel base plate. Design for the living room, engineering for the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Talisman-R?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core sits a cleanly matched 2-way system: a 27mm silk dome tweeter with neodymium motor up top, a 17cm long-throw driver with treated fibre cone (Ruark NS+) below. The second-order crossover with premium film capacitors and low-loss inductors delivers a clean, practically seamless handover at 2.2kHz. The dual-flared bass reflex cabinet (14.5 litres, tuned to 42Hz) provides depth without booming – and the decoupled baffle keeps colouration where it belongs: outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Talisman-R plays wide, open, and with pleasantly low colouration – Ruark itself calls it \"exceptionally low colouration\", and that's pretty much spot on. With 87dB sensitivity and 6-ohm nominal impedance (min. 3.8 ohms at 5kHz), it's straightforward to drive for a floorstander; 50 to 250 watts covers everything from relaxed background listening to moments when the neighbours start knocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you're just half-listening to podcasts over Bluetooth, you're leaving potential on the table here – the Talisman-R wants to be driven by a proper amplifier, and that's when it shows why Ruark packed 40 years of speaker-building into this cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Talisman-R for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone who wants a floorstanding speaker that invests as much in looks as in engineering – a veneered piece of furniture instead of a black box, for living and music rooms where both matter. If you like a classic stereo setup with some distance from the wall and value British craftsmanship, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho it's not for: if you need minimal floor space, a bookshelf speaker like the Ruark Sabre R on stands serves you better. And if you're after a finished active solution without a separate amplifier, look at Ruark's active systems like the R410 or R3S instead – the Talisman-R is and remains a passive gentleman that needs an amplifier at its side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Talisman-R is Ruark's love letter to its own history – with a drive unit born in 2026, not 1990. Clean build quality, balanced sound, and looks that hold their own next to good furniture. If you're after a floorstander with character rather than off-the-shelf, give it a listen. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we're happy to advise you on the right amplifier and room placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive 2-way floorstanding speaker (bass reflex), pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 27mm Ruark silk dome, neodymium motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer\/midrange: 17cm\/6.5\" Ruark NS+ long-throw driver, treated fibre cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 40Hz – 22kHz (typical in-room)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 2.2kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover: optimised 2nd order, premium film capacitors, low-loss inductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 6 ohms nominal (min. 3.8 ohms at 5kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 87dB (2.83V \/ 1m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 50 – 250W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: dual-flared bass reflex, decoupled baffle (elastomer mounts), internal bracing, damping wadding, steel base plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet volume: 14.5 litres, tuning frequency 42Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: two pairs of gold-plated 4mm multiway terminals (single-\/bi-wiring), compatible with banana plugs, spade lugs, or bare wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront grille: removable, magnetic, acoustically transparent fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions per speaker (W×H×D): 210 × 850 × 250 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight per speaker: 17.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Satin Charcoal (Black), Fused Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years (Swiss warranty via Timeless Products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: Talisman-R (pair), adjustable rubber feet, adjustable carpet spikes, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruark Talisman-R active or passive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Talisman-R is a passive floorstanding speaker – it has no built-in amplifier. You'll need an amplifier delivering 50 to 250 watts into 6 ohms, for example an integrated amplifier or a streaming music system like the Ruark R610 or R710.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much amplifier power does the Talisman-R need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuark recommends 50 to 250 watts into 6 ohms nominal impedance (min. 3.8 ohms at 5kHz). With 87dB sensitivity, it's relatively easy to drive for a floorstander, but it rewards a powerful, clean amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat room size suits the Talisman-R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to its 14.5-litre cabinet volume and bass reflex port tuned to 42Hz, the Talisman-R confidently fills medium to larger living rooms without booming. For very small rooms, a more compact bookshelf speaker is often the more relaxed choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bi-wire the Talisman-R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each speaker has two pairs of gold-plated 4mm multiway terminals, separate for the tweeter and woofer sections – single-wiring with jumpers or genuine bi-wiring\/bi-amping are both possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Ruark Talisman-R at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a floorstander in this class only shows its full potential with the right amplifier and correct placement. We advise you on the combination, on room acoustics, and take care of installation on request – as an experienced team in Wädenswil, in business since 1997. Plus 2 years of Swiss warranty: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ruark-audio\"\u003eRuark Audio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53622706667856,"sku":null,"price":1690.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ruark-talisman-r-standlautsprecher-nussbaum-frontansicht-stereopaar-mit-frontbespannung.jpg?v=1789572827","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ruark-talisman-r-standlautsprecher-nussbaum","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}