Introducing the Talisman-R Floorstanders
Designed to Captivate, Crafted to be Heard
The original Talisman was launched in 1990 and they did something most speakers never managed - they made people fall in love with how a speaker looked before they’d even heard them play. That slim silhouette, that sloped baffle, Talisman felt like they belonged in a home.
Talisman-R carries this legacy into the now. The connection between the original and new is clear, but with years of accumulated knowledge, Talisman-R incorporates innovations that bring a new level of performance along with a design that marries perfectly with our 100 Series aesthetic.
Product Features
- Reference floor-standing design
- New decoupled baffle system
- Tuned bass reflex design with dual flared port
- Ruark 27mm silk dome tweeter
- Ruark 17cm/6.5" NS+ long throw woofer
- Amplifier requirements: 75-200W
- Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent fabric
Natural, pure sound
Like the original, Talisman-R is a high-quality two way, bass reflex design and retains our preference for natural driver materials, featuring a custom designed 165mm long throw treated fibre NS+ woofer along with 27mm silk dome tweeter.
The drivers are unified via a carefully optimised crossover, with particular attention paid to phase integration, using premium audio-grade capacitors, resistors and low-loss inductors, for best signal transfer and reduced distortion. The outcome is speakers that produce a lifelike stereo soundstage with a natural and deeply engaging sound.
Engineered, inside and out
An area where Ruark Audio have paid special attention is in the development of the Talisman-R enclosures. In any loudspeaker, as much energy is transferred back into the cabinet as is projected forward, so controlling this energy is essential to achieving low-distortion sound.
The visible bolts on Talisman-R’s front baffle are integral to their decoupled baffle design, securing the baffle via elastomer bushes that, together with a dual damping strip, help prevent vibration from the drive units from passing into the main cabinet.
Internally, the enclosure is carefully braced to further reduce resonance and lined with compound wadding, which absorbs energy across a broader frequency range and helps control internal standing waves. The result is an enclosure with exceptionally low colouration, delivering sound that is clean, natural and pure.
Made to be heard and seen
The design and considered materials of Talisman-Rmake them as much a part of a room as the sound they create. Their form makes them inherently stable, but to further aid stability the plinth of each is machined from solid steel with threads on each corner for the supplied adjustable rubber feet and carpet spikes.
This extra mass lowers their centre of gravity further towards the base, so they are firmly grounded and when viewed from the front gives Talisman-R an attractive floating appearance.
Talisman-R + R710, why not Mix and match?
Talisman-R are undoubtedly a tempting proposition for those seeking high performance speakers for their existing hi-fi separates, but for customers wanting a complete music solution, Talisman-R and R710 Music Console together create a formidable package. Talisman-R also work well with the R610 Music Console. Whichever you choose, the thrill and delight that music and sound can bring is guaranteed.
Technical Specifications
Audio
Frequency Response
40Hz – 22kHz (Typical In-Room)
Tweeter
27mm Silk Dome with Neodymium Motor
Woofer
17cm (6.5") Ruark NS+ Long-Throw Driver
Treated Fibre Cone
35mm 2-Layer Copper Voice Coil
Strontium Ferrite Motor
Cabinet Type
Dual-Flared Tuned Bass-Reflex with Decoupled Baffle Technology
Cabinet Volume
14.5 Litres
Tuning Frequency
42Hz
Nominal Impedance
6Ω (Minimum 3.8Ω @ 5kHz)
Crossover Frequency
2.2kHz
Crossover Type
Optimised 2nd-Order Design
Premium Audio Film Capacitors
Low-Loss Inductors
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
87dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
50–250W
Connection Type
Dual Gold-Plated 4mm Multi-Way Binding Posts
Suitable for Single-Wire or Bi-Wire Connection
Compatible with Banana Plugs, Spade Terminals or Bare Wire
Grille
Removable Magnetic Frame with Acoustically Transparent Fabric
Placement
Floorstanding
General Specifications
Finishes
Fused Walnut Veneer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille
Satin Charcoal Lacquer Baffle with Charcoal Cabinet and Mottled Fabric Grille
Product Dimensions (Single Speaker)
H850 × W210 × D250 mm
Product Weight (Single Speaker)
17.6kg
In the Box
Talisman-R (Single Speaker)
Quick Start Guide
Adjustable Rubber Coned Feet
Adjustable Carpet Spikes
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.
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