The foundation of music

RS1 Subwoofer

Bass is the foundation of music. It is the element that makes you feel the rhythm, the groove, and the emotion of a song. Bass can make your heart beat faster, your body move, and your mood change. Whether you listen to rock, pop, hip hop, jazz, or classical music, clean and extended bass adds a new dimension to musical enjoyment and that’s why we’ve developed RS1.

Deep, controlled and musical sound
Natural extended bass
Elegant design
100 watt Class D amplifier
Auto-on/standby feature
Compatible with R3S, MR1 and R410

Ruark RS1 with slate Grey cabinet cloth and Rich Walnut top and bottom panels

Rich Walnut veneer with slate grey fabric grille
Satin Charcoal lacquer with slate grey fabric grille

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Controlled delivery

The enjoyment of music is at the core of our designs. RS1 is not about thunderous, overblown bass, but about deep, controlled, and most importantly a musical sound. To achieve this, the enclosure and custom drivers have been optimised and tuned to deliver natural extended bass, that is fast and rhythmic.

Driving the system is a powerful 100-watt Class D amplifier. This new generation amplifier keeps firm control of the bass driver at all volume levels with headroom to spare, although soft clipping is built in should the system ever be overloaded to avoid damage. Setup and adjustment is straightforward and with auto-on/standby, RS1 will automatically turn itself on and off as required.

Developed through demand

Our reason for the development of RS1, was due to the demand from customers requesting a companion sub for our award winning MR1 Bluetooth speakers. We also saw that there was a need for a subwoofer with style. Where many subs look unattractive in a domestic environment, the tailored grille and hand-crafted wood panels of RS1 means it fits seamlessly with other furnishings, making it a product that customers will be proud to display in their homes.

Enhancing your experience

RS1 delivers deep bass that smaller speakers are unable to, giving a more satisfying and realistic audio experience. It’s a perfect addition to our MR1 and R3S models or indeed any other system where a subwoofer with style and good sound is required, providing the joy of bass in every note and song.

Specifications

Audio

Frequency response (typical in-room): 35Hz - 180Hz
Speaker units: 165mm/6.5" Ruark long-throw subwoofer,
165mm/6.5" Ruark passive radiator
Amplifier: 100W nominal Class D
Enhancements: Auto standby and wake-up,
180 degree phase switch,
Adjustable crossover (50-180Hz),
Adjustable level control,
Soft clip protection filter
Cabinet type: Tuned passive radiator
Cabinet volume: 9.5 litres
Tuning frequency: 45Hz

Connectivity

Sub-input: Mono RCA input (max 2.3 Vrms)

General specifications

Standard finishes: Charcoal Lacquer panels with Dark Slate fabric grille,
Rich Walnut panels with Dark Slate fabric grille
Product dimensions (cabinet): H270 × W250 × D250mm
Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.): H300 × W250 × D285mm
Product weight: 6.7kg
Product power input: 90-240VAC 50-60Hz 2.5A
Power input connector: IEC C8 cloverleaf AC socket
Power consumption: 0.5W standby 7W typical