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Ruark Audio R1

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User ratings:
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39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
A Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf bombshellRead more
Review of the Ruark R1 Mk4 DAB radio and Bluetooth speakerRead more
The R1 Mk3 boasts an improved design, awesome audio and faultless usability - its charms are hard to resist...Read more
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Pros

  • intuitive and very easy to use
  • voice was crisp
  • warm

Cons

  • $479 is not exactly cheap
  • R1's USB-C charge port is more disappointing
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
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Ruark Audio R1 - Pros & Cons

Ruark Audio R1

Pros

  • intuitive and very easy to use
  • voice was crisp
  • warm
  • and inviting
  • Its design is a standout
  • Warm
  • deep and well rounded
  • very clear
  • precise and high contrast display
  • R1 Mk3 sounds as good as ever
  • you an incredible sound and simplicity in one incredible package

Cons

  • $479 is not exactly cheap
  • R1's USB-C charge port is more disappointing
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • without looking like very much has changed
  • The sleep function is a little fiddly
  • This requires an internet connection
  • Does the clock stay on when the radio is in standby mode
  • give you an option to add a remote control
  • there's no backlighting on the buttons

Ruark Audio R1 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
20 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
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1800.76 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Ruark Audio - Video Reviews (7)

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Ruark Audio R1 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Peak power20.0 W
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Dimensions
Weight63.52 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletyes
Radio receiveryes
Type of radio
  • DAB+
  • DAB
  • FM
  • RDS radio
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Memory card readeryes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Walnut
  • Wenge
  • White
  • Yellow
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes

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Ruark Audio R1 Ruark Audio - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.5
Based on 3 reviews
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Ruark Audio R1 Ruark Audio R1 Mk4 DAB radio review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.07.2021
Ruark Audio R1 Mk4 DAB radio review
4.0

A Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf bombshell

By Jamie Carter
10 minute read
Ruark Audio R1 Ruark R1 Mk4
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AVForums
Published: 24.05.2021
Ruark R1 Mk4

Review of the Ruark R1 Mk4 DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker

By Ed Selley
9 minute read
Ruark Audio R1 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 01.04.2015
Home review
5.0

The R1 Mk3 boasts an improved design, awesome audio and faultless usability - its charms are hard to resist...

By What Hi-Fi?
7 minute read

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