The Ruark Audio Sabre R Bookshelf Speakers deliver an immersive acoustic experience grounded in robust engineering principles. Designed for both stand-mount and bookshelf use, these speakers ensure sonic fidelity that resonates with music lovers.
The Ruark Audio Sabre R Bookshelf Speakers utilize a 2-way tuned bass reflex design to optimize sound dispersion and enhance low-frequency performance. The double-flared port is tuned to 55Hz, which allows for efficient air movement and reduces distortion in bass reproduction. The combination of a 15cm treated natural fibre cone woofer and a 26mm silk dome tweeter ensures a broad frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz, while the low crossover frequency of 2.2kHz allows for seamless integration between the drivers. This careful design reduces phase shift and time alignment issues, leading to a coherent soundstage. Using a damped and braced wood composite cabinet construction minimizes resonance, resulting in enhanced clarity and reduced coloration of the audio signal. Overall, these engineering specifics contribute to a truly captivating listening experience.
Key Features
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2-Way Bass Reflex Design: This architecture allows for a balanced acoustic response by optimizing bass output while minimizing unwanted resonances.
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Double Flared Port: Tuned to 55Hz, it facilitates efficient low-frequency reproduction, enhancing overall sound dynamics without distortion.
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Custom Long-Throw Drivers: The 15cm natural fibre cone woofer employs a long-throw motor design, delivering deep bass and substantial mid-range clarity.
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Sensitive Silk Dome Tweeter: The 26mm silk dome tweeter utilizes a neodymium motor system for extended high-frequency response with minimal distortion.
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Carefully Tuned Cabinets: Optimized cabinet construction reduces vibration while promoting ideal sound wave behavior, leading to clearer audio reproduction.
Technical Specifications
- Cabinet: Damped and braced, wood composite construction
- Design: 2-way bass reflex, double flared port tuned to 55Hz
- Woofer: Ruark 15cm treated natural fibre cone, 30mm 4-layer voice coil, long-throw motor with precision cast chassis
- Tweeter: Ruark 26mm silk dome, neodymium motor system with aluminium heatsink
- Nominal impedance: 6 Ohm (min 4.2 Ohm)
- Frequency response: 50Hz – 20KHz +/- 3dB (free space conditions)
- Sensitivity: 86dB/W/m
- Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz
- Recommended amplifier: 25-100W
- Input connectors: Two sets of 4mm gold plated binding posts for single or bi-wire connection
- Grille: Removable magnetic frame with acoustically transparent cloth
- Placement: Stand or bookshelf
- Cabinet dimensions: H290 × W175 × D215mm (D245mm inc. connectors)
- Finishes: Fused Walnut veneer or Satin Charcoal lacquer
- Weight: 5.0kg each
- Box contents: 2 × Sabre-R, optional elastomer feet, quick start guide
