Ruark Audio Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers

Ruark Audio Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers

An Icon—In Tune with the Present

To celebrate four decades of craftsmanship and expertise, Ruark is reviving one of its most iconic speaker models: the Talisman.

For many, the original from 1990 defined the brand’s identity. With its sleek profile and angled baffle, it stood out distinctly from the rectangular speakers common at the time—and established Ruark’s reputation for developing products that look as good as they sound.

In 2026, Ruark is delighted to present the fourth generation of this innovative speaker: the Talisman-R. The connection between the original and the new version is unmistakable. At the same time, decades of accumulated expertise have gone into its development, enabling the Talisman-R to reach a new level of performance through technical innovations—combined with a redesigned look that perfectly complements the aesthetics of the Ruark 100 Series.

The Talisman-R is designed for people who refuse to compromise on their home audio setup—neither on sound nor on design. For anyone looking for speakers that blend harmoniously into the room while filling it with music.

• Ruark presents the Talisman-R—celebrating 40 years of passion for sound
• Musicality and outstanding design were at the heart of the Talisman-R’s development
• Two-way bass-reflex system with an optimized, double-flanged reflex port for precise and powerful bass reproduction
• Newly developed, decoupled baffle to control resonances and minimize sonic coloration

Specifications

• Frequency response: 35 Hz – 22 kHz (typical in a listening room)
• Tweeter: 27 mm Ruark silk dome tweeter
• Woofer: 165 mm / 6.5” Ruark NS+ long-throw woofer
• Enclosure: Bass-reflex design with decoupled baffle and double-flanged reflex port
• Enclosure volume: 14.5 liters
• Tuning frequency: 42 Hz
• Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
• Crossover: Optimized 2-way crossover (2nd order) with gold-plated crossover board and high-quality audio components (capacitors, resistors, and low-loss inductors) for maximum signal purity
• Crossover frequency: 2.2 kHz
• Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Recommended amplifier power: 75–200 watts
• Front grille: Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric
• Finishes: Fused Walnut real wood veneer or black
• Dimensions (per speaker): H 850 × W 210 × D 250 mm
• Weight: 17.6 kg per speaker