Ruark is one of the biggest names when it comes to premium audio experiences. The England-based audio company has built a name for itself with its classically inspired and timeless audio products. They’ve delivered everything from bookshelf speakers with the MR1 to the aesthetic R3 to full audio speakers within a table with the R7. Now, the company is introducing a whole new lineup of speakers that build upon its successful foundations. The new Ruark R410, the first in the 100 series, brings Ruark’s offerings into the realm of high-resolution digital audio with support for Qualcomm’s aptX HD and HDMI eARC.
Updated Aesthetics with Classic Touches & Modern Finishes
The hero of the 100 series is the new R410 speaker. Still keeping with Ruark‘s signature classical wooden design, the R410 brings Ruark’s design a decade into the future with inspiration taken from the late 1970s. The speaker is uniquely designed with horizontal wooden grilles accented by the soft brown tones of the mesh and the metallic silver of the legs.
The whole body is made of sustainably sourced wood. This wood mimics the appearance of hardwood and delivers the qualities that allow for Ruark’s signature sound. To achieve the deep wooden texture and finish, the wood is treated and dyed to the intended colour. The R410 is also designed to blend seamlessly into any space.
Nestled in the face of the Ruark R410 is a small touch screen which shows you what’s playing and enables you limited controls. The R410 is also built to produce the best audio quality you can get. Ruark proudly boasts that its new audio products come after 3 years of research and refinement.
The R410 comes with a brand new “RotoDial” control system. The RotoDial has been a signature feature of Ruark’s audio offerings since its conception. The new RotoDial features an updated design which retains the signature Ruark touches and tactility. In addition to the one embedded in the top of the speaker itself, the R410 comes with a remote RotoDial which connects to the speaker via Bluetooth.
Still Built for Sound
Ruark has spent time optimising the design and build of the R410 for the best audio quality. The R410 comes with optimised reflex enclosures that allow it to throw crisp sounds with warm tones and full body over large distances. It comes with Ruark’s NS+ drivers which empower deep bases and natural mids. The custom 20mm tweeters bring added detail to the already full sound.
The Ruark R410 also comes with new-generation digital amplifiers. This allows it better efficiency and output with ultralow distortion. A two-channel amplifier assembly is mounted directly onto the rear of each bass mid-unit for shorter signal paths and to prevent signal degradation.
The new R410 system supports all new-generation streaming connections including Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect.
Pricing & Availability
The Ruark R410 will be available at the end of Q4 2023 at specialised stores. It will be priced at MYR8,899.
R410 Features at a Glance (provided by Ruark Audio)
| Streaming Support | (High resolution music file support up to 24-bit 192kH) Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Apple AirPlay 2 Chromecast built-in |
| Broadcast Support | DAB/DAB+/FM & Internet radio |
| Connectivity | aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity HDMI with eARC TOSLINK digital input (24-bit 192kHz) UPnP™ media server compatible RIAA phono input |
| Dimensions | H133 x W560 x D290mm 9.5kg |
| Navigation | High-resolution 4in colour TFT |
| Amplifiers | Fully Active 120W RMS Digital Class D amplifier 2 x 20mm silk dome tweeters 2 x 100mm long throw NS+ bass mid units Dual bass reflex enclosures |
| Peripherals | Rechargeable RotoDial Bluetooth remote included. |