We live surrounded by a growing wireless market filled with many companies that keep innovating and designing products for our convenience and personal enjoyment. I've been able to see from small speakers to bigger, more complex systems from well respected manufacturers and Ruark Audio is certainly one of them. It's been almost two years since this company introduced their famous MR1 Bluetooth Speakers and they are still receiving good feedback from customers all over the globe and I thought they deserved to be mentioned.
These speakers feature a control system which is easy to use. Just short press the volume control to turn the MR1 on and off and a long press changes the audio input between line-in and Bluetooth. A multi-color LED indicates the selected input, its status, when maximum volume has been reach (steady blinking), and stand-by mode (intermittent blinking).
On the rear panel you will find outputs for the left hand speaker and a subwoofer. Yes, you can also add/connect an active subwoofer if you want to add low end punch.
The MR1 features aptX® audio coding technology that partners with Bluetooth® so compatible devices can stream to MR1 with audio quality virtually indistinguishable from a wired connection.
As for amplification, a linear Class A-B stereo amplifier with a high capacity power supply has been incorporated to take care of both 3" mid/bass range drivers and both 3/4" tweeters, each featuring their own neodymium magnet system which is expensive compared to conventional ferrite systems. An auto-standby mode will automatically enter sleep mode when no signal has been detected after a period of time - a particularly useful feature when using with TV's. They will also activate when the TV is turned on. Pretty convenient, isn't it?
Note: An optional battery pack is also available. This way you can take the MR1's outside or where a power outlet isn't accesible. Take a look at the battery pack on the following picture.
So there you have it. Did you know about this company? Let us know what you think about this product and take a look at the following features.
FEATURES:
- Remote control.
- Subwoofer output.
- Superb stereo sound.
- Auto Standby function.
- Multi-color status LED.
- Compact remote control included.
- Class-leading sound quality.
- Hand-crafted wood enclosures.
- Wireless audio streaming from Bluetooth devices.
- aptX technology for CD-quality wireless audio.
- Compact remote control.
- Custom-designed drive units.
- Power-saving auto-standby function.
- Hand crafted bass reflex tuned and damped enclosures.
- Long throw 3" woofer with powerful neodymium magnet system.
- 3/4" treated textile dome tweeter with neodymium magnet system.
- Built in Bluetooth with aptX for CD quality sound with compatible devices.
- Linear Class A-B Amplifier, 20 watts nominal output.
- Audio grade components throughout.
- Line-in audio input with switchable attenuation.
- Multi-color LED shows status and function.
- Loudness function for improved sound at low levels.
- Available finishes: Rich Walnut veneer, Soft White and Soft Black lacquers.
- Dimensions: (H) 6.7" × (W)5.1" × (D) 5.3" / each.
- Weight: 3 Kg/pair
- Availability in the US: Middle of the 3rd Quarter of 2015 (http://www.ruarkaudiousa.com)
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