Crafting these limited-edition MR1 speakers with a cultural and sporting icon has been a real honour - and a testament to our shared connection to music, and desire to create cherished items to pass down through generations.
That ‘musical uniform’ is what we hoped to emulate with the refreshed MR1. With details taken from Fred Perry’s signature Black / Champagne polo shirt, they feature a polyester piqué fabric grill cover and champagne-coloured Laurel Wreath embroidery. The backplate has been specially produced in the same unique colours, with dual branding and a black control button framed with gold rimmed hardware.
Like Fred Perry, our story began decades ago, when Alan O’Rourke and his father Brian - an expert speaker cabinet maker – founded their own audio company in Southend on Sea.
Drawing on nearly forty years of expertise, each Ruark product receives Alan’s own seal of approval to ensure they stand the test of time – and MR1 embodies that commitment.
Since we first launched MR1 in 2013, it has been widely regarded among the best bookshelf speaker systems. Updated in 2017 with improvements to the design and sound performance, we’ve been the proud recipients of What Hi-Fi’s ‘Best Desktop Speakers’ award seven years in a row.
With an authentic, class-leading sound, MR1 complements everything from the warm tones of a turntable to the film soundtracks on a TV. The speakers also feature a Bluetooth aptX receiver, meaning you can wirelessly stream CD-quality music from your phone or computer without compromising on that remarkable audio performance.
Designed to bring a little British pop culture into any music-loving home, the limited-edition Ruark × Fred Perry MR1 Bluetooth Speaker System is available to buy now for £375.