Ruark Sabre III

[crusaderlord]

I have just found a very positive review on these and they do seem to match my requirements including price and size for a speaker upgrade.

However i have never seen anyone in the forum mention them - so if anyone has heard them could they give a recommendation (pairing with Arcam Amp / CD). They are probably in competition with Spendor SA1 which i have auditioned already.

Thanks

 

[Clare Newsome]

They are superb speakers - incredibly lively and exciting to listen to. That could make them a good match for milder Arcam kit, and i'd predict a more up-and-at-'em sound than with the Spendors in tow.

All depends on the sound you're looking for, plus the nature of your room (wooden floors vs carpet etc).

 

[crusaderlord]

The Epos M5 speakers i have are pretty lively so i would be looking for something in the same mould but that i would get an upgrade from with the Arcams.

My room is pretty well furnished and carpeted so i think lively is good - i may give them a demo - is there anything else similar - Dali Monitor 1 perhaps ?

 

[Anonymous]

The Ruarks are incredibly musical speakers - the only time I heard them was when I had to put on some music for "valentines day" at school - Luther Vandross was put on them (thanks to an Arcam Alpha 9 and 9 CD player) and the sound managed to fill a pretty large mock-Tudor wood finished room with ease.

The Sabres manage to make you forget about the equipment and just listen to the music - similar to that achieved by Wharfedales and old B&W speakers. And I wouldn't say the treble is at all lively on Arcam equipment (and I hate lively treble!) more natural infact! I would say your equipment and room is just perfect for them!

 

[Anonymous]

I've listened to these with the Cyrus 8VS2 and CD8X and it was very, very nice.

 

[Anonymous]

Hughes123:the only time I heard them was when I had to put on some music for "valentines day" at school - Luther Vandross was put on them (thanks to an Arcam Alpha 9 and 9 CD player) and the sound managed to fill a pretty large mock-Tudor wood finished room with ease.

Huh?ÿ

 

[Thaiman]

Ruark are rarely put a foot wrong, fantasticly build and high grade drives/crossover are use in all their range. I never own the Sabre but Talisman will always have a place in my heart.

BTW, what is on Hughes's avatar? Yamaha?

 

[Anonymous]

Thaiman:

BTW, what is on Hughes's avatar? Yamaha?

I thought they were JBLs...

 

[Anonymous]

igglebert:Thaiman:

BTW, what is on Hughes's avatar? Yamaha?

I thought they were JBLs...

Wharfedale E70s...best speakers ever made IMO!

Oh, and Octo...yes I still go to school, and yes I have a quality taste in music (Luther Vandross - 'aint much better than that!

)

 

[Anonymous]

I realise you still go to school Hughes (if anything this gives me even more of a respect for your level of knowledge), no what I meant was the situation, sounds like my idea of a nightmare...

 

[Thaiman]

Hughes123:igglebert:Thaiman:

BTW, what is on Hughes's avatar? Yamaha?
I thought they were JBLs...

Wharfedale E70s...best speakers ever made IMO!

I never heard them (heard of them though) but your claim is a high one...the best ever made

 

[Anonymous]

Thaiman:Hughes123:igglebert:Thaiman:

BTW, what is on Hughes's avatar? Yamaha?
I thought they were JBLs...

Wharfedale E70s...best speakers ever made IMO!

I never heard them (heard of them though) but your claim is a high one...the best ever made

IMO that is, they are just so...musical!

I hope i'm not being naughty by posting a link to a foreign site here, but there's a review of them Here.

 

[gpi]

Octopo:
Hughes123:the only time I heard them was when I had to put on some music for "valentines day" at school - Luther Vandross was put on them (thanks to an Arcam Alpha 9 and 9 CD player) and the sound managed to fill a pretty large mock-Tudor wood finished room with ease.

Huh?ÿ

Double huh?

Did he have one foot on each speaker? I hope he didn't scratch them.

 

[Anonymous]

gpi:Octopo:
Hughes123:the only time I heard them was when I had to put on some music for "valentines day" at school - Luther Vandross was put on them (thanks to an Arcam Alpha 9 and 9 CD player) and the sound managed to fill a pretty large mock-Tudor wood finished room with ease.

Huh?ÿ

Double huh?

Did he have one foot on each speaker? I hope he didn't scratch them.

Oh dear, I get it now! My literary skills are not at their optimum during the holidays!

-Oh, and I think the poor guy's dead now...so I doubt he caused that much damage to them!

 

[Thaiman]

Hughes123:

I hope i'm not being naughty by posting a link to a foreign site here, but there's a review of them Here.

Brave boy...thx, good read

 

[Anonymous]

Thaiman:Hughes123:

I hope i'm not being naughty by posting a link to a foreign site here, but there's a review of them Here.

Brave boy...thx, good read

They are very, very nice speakers but you can only appreciate them in a big room and with a smooth amplifier (Arcam is just about right or valves are better)...but sing they do!

 

[plastic penguin]

Hughes123:Thaiman:Hughes123:

I hope i'm not being naughty by posting a link to a foreign site here, but there's a review of them Here.

Brave boy...thx, good read

They are very, very nice speakers but you can only appreciate them in a big room and with a smooth amplifier (Arcam is just about right or valves are better)...but sing they do!

Yep, I agree with your claim. As an owner of the Wharfedale E20's (safely tucked away in the attic) they still stand toe-to-toe with some of the best mid-range modern speakers. ME!! biased? Never. . . .

 

[crusaderlord]

thanks the positive Ruark comments have given me a real boost to try and demo these.

i have a shortlist of 3 now :
Ruark Sabre III
Spendor SA1
Dali Mentor 1

sadly i doubt i can audition them all at one place