
Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3 Active Bluetooth Speaker System
MR1 is more than a desktop speaker—it’s your very own soundscape.
Crafted for customers who appreciate aesthetics and sound in equal measure, MR1 is where thoughtful design meets true artistry and where precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity. Whether you’re exploring digital worlds or rediscovering the joy of playing records again, MR1 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary—for a sound you’ll always come back to.
- Amplifier tech adopted from our award-winning R410
- Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeter
- Ruark NS+ 85mm long throw woofer with treated natural fibre cone
- USB-C audio input for high resolution music playback
- Bluetooth with aptX HD
- Moving magnet phono stage built-in
The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced speakers system.
Built for those who value authentic sound, the MR1 delivers performance that endures. With its effortless versatility, it’s the foundation of a complete entertainment experience—designed to enhance every moment, through sound that moves you.
Your sound, your way
MR1 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, they adapt to you.
Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, they deliver pristine high resolution wireless playback and with switchable connections including a combined analogue/optical input, USB audio input and a dedicated turntable input you can easily plug in auxiliary devices of your choice. Whether you’re streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all.
Your vinyl, reimagined
The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating and combining MR1 with a quality turntable, is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format. With a superior moving magnet pre-amp with variable gain built-in, it’s easy to pair and match MR1 with most modern cartridges, allowing consistent volume levels across inputs.
As a system for playing vinyl, MR1 brings analogue warmth with modern clarity and bass with unprecedented precision, transforming casual listening into an immersive musical journey revealing new dimensions in recordings old and new.
Desktop audio, redefined
The MR1 desktop speakers will transform your home workspace with sound that defies their compact size and with a USB-C audio input, the best quality, high resolution playback from connected computers and smart devices is guaranteed.
Experience desktop audio that elevates both your environment and listening journey, bringing studio-quality sound to your personal space.
Sound at your fingertips
The included remote allows full control of the features and functions on MR1, so you can quickly turn on, select your source input, control volume and power-down.
Specifications
Audio
- Frequency response (typical in-room)
- 48Hz - 22kHz
- Speaker units
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2 × Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeters,
2 × Ruark 85mm NS+ woofers - Amplifier
- 2 × 25W nominal Class D
- Enhancements
- Adaptive EQ
Soft-clip overload protection - Cabinet type
- Dual-flared tuned bass-reflex
- Cabinet volume
- 2.0 litres
- Tuning frequency
- 68Hz
- Crossover frequency
- 2.5kHz
Connectivity
- Bluetooth (version & codecs)
- V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC
- Combined line in/optical input
- Combined 3.5mm stereo jack and mini Toslink (24-bit/192kHz PCM)
- Turntable input
- RCA input with MM phono stage with adjustable gain (2-7mv)
- Subwoofer output
- Via mono RCA
- USB-C audio input
- Up to 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0
Features
- Adjustable input levels
- Line in, phono, USB and optical
- Auto standby
- Auto-standby and wake-up
- Remote control
- Compact IR remote
- Software updates
- By service personnel only
General specifications
- Standard finishes
- Charcoal Lacquer cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille,
Rich Walnut cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille - Product dimensions (cabinet)
- H185 × W135 × D160mm each
- Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.)
- H200 × W135 × D185mm eac
- Product weight
- 2.1kg each
- Product power input
- 18VDC 2.8A
- Power inlet connector
- 3.5 × 1.35mm DC jack socket
- AC power adaptor
- 100-240VAC 50-60Hz input, 18VDC 2.8A output (1.8m lead)
- Power consumption
- 0.5W standby 7W typical
In the box
- MR1 (pair)
- Universal AC power adaptor
- Quick Start Guide
- 3m interconnect speaker cable
- Compact IR remote control
Carton
- Carton dimensions
- H290 × W395 × D190mm
- Packaged weight
- 5.5kg