{"product_id":"ruarkaudiosabrerwn","title":"Ruark Audio Sabre R Bookshelf Speakers (pair), Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruark Audio Sabre R is a passive 2-way bookshelf speaker that combines a 15 cm natural-fibre cone with a 26 mm silk dome tweeter in a veneer-finished compact cabinet – developed as the sonic partner to the R610 music console.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1985 Ruark launched the original Sabre – now the name returns, thoroughly modernised. The Sabre R is deliberately kept compact and built to the same furniture quality as the 100 Series. It's passive, so not an active speaker, and needs an amplifier – naturally it pairs perfectly with the Ruark R610, but it's equally at home with any decent amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Sabre R?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a 2-way system: a 15 cm bass\/mid driver with a treated natural-fibre cone and a 26 mm silk dome tweeter with neodymium motor. The braced, damped MDF cabinet with a twin-flared bass-reflex port keeps resonance low and delivers clean, unobtrusive bass from a surprisingly small volume. The magnetic grille can be removed, and the gold-plated double terminals allow single or bi-wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sabre R plays full and balanced – with a bass foundation you wouldn't expect from such a compact cabinet, and treble that's clear but never harsh. It suits any genre and is ideal for small to medium rooms, apartments, an office or a second system. With 86 dB sensitivity and 6 ohms, it's easy to drive; 25 to 100 watts is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: the Sabre R isn't built for stadium-level output in a large, open loft – that's what floorstanding speakers are for. In normal living spaces, though, it plays noticeably bigger than it looks. And yes, it needs an amplifier: the natural partner is the Ruark R610, but any solid integrated amplifier will do just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Sabre R for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you want a compact, living-room-ready speaker that looks as good as it sounds – on a stand, on a shelf, or as the visual match to the R610. Perfect for small to medium rooms and anyone who cares about furniture-grade quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho it's not for: if you want to fill a large room with deep bass power, go for floorstanding speakers or add a subwoofer. And if you're after a ready-made active solution without a separate amplifier, take a look at Ruark's active systems instead, such as the R410 or the R610 set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sabre R is a small speaker built with great care: crafted to the standard of fine furniture, honestly and evenly balanced in sound, and a visually and sonically coherent pairing with the R610. If you're after compact speakers with character and clean build quality, you can hardly go wrong here. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we'll help you find the right amplifier and the right placement to go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive 2-way bookshelf speaker (bass-reflex), pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 26 mm Ruark silk dome, neodymium motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass\/mid driver: 15 cm Ruark natural-fibre cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 2.2 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 6 ohms (min. 4.2 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 25 – 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: braced\/damped MDF, bass-reflex with twin-flared port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: two pairs of gold-plated binding posts (single-\/bi-wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille: removable, magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 175 × 290 × 215 mm (cabinet; 245 mm depth including terminals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Black, Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years (Swiss warranty via Timeless Products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Sabre R (pair), optional elastomer feet, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruark Sabre R active or passive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sabre R is a passive speaker – it needs an amplifier. It has no built-in power amp. The natural partner is the Ruark R610 music console, but any solid integrated amplifier with 25 to 100 watts drives it without any trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Sabre R match the Ruark R610?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, perfectly – the two were developed together. Matched visually to furniture quality and tuned sonically to each other: the R610 delivers 2× 75 watts, and the Sabre R, at 6 ohms and 86 dB, is easy to drive. Together they make a complete, compact system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat room size suits the Sabre R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sabre R is made for small to medium rooms – an apartment, office, bedroom or living room. Thanks to a well-tuned bass-reflex cabinet, it plays bigger than it looks. In very large, open spaces, floorstanding speakers or an additional subwoofer are the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need speaker stands for the Sabre R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended, but not essential. The Sabre R sits just as well on a shelf or sideboard as on a stand. For the best soundstage, the tweeters should sit roughly at ear height – a suitable speaker stand helps with that and cleanly decouples the cabinet from the furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Ruark Sabre R from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a speaker only shows its true potential with the right amplifier and the right placement. We advise you on the combination – whether with the R610 or another amplifier – find the right spot in the room, and are here for you in person as an experienced specialist team in Wädenswil. Plus a 2-year 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\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/all-in-one\"\u003eAll-in-One Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989559439696,"sku":null,"price":798.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ruark-sabre-r-regallautsprecher-nussbaum-stereopaar-mit-frontbespannung.jpg?v=1786643999","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ruarkaudiosabrerwn","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}