Our all new MR1 is more than a desktop speaker—it’s your very own soundscape.
 
Crafted for customers who appreciate aesthetics and sound in equal measure, MR1 Mk3 is where thoughtful design meets true artistry and where precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity. Whether you’re exploring digital worlds or rediscovering the joy of playing records again, MR1 Mk3 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary—for a sound you’ll always come back to.
 
Amplifier tech adopted from our award-winning R410
Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeter
Ruark NS+ 85mm long throw woofer with treated natural fibre cone
USB-C audio input for high resolution music playback
Bluetooth with aptX HD
Moving magnet phono stage built-in
 
A legacy of hi-fi innovation
Since 1985, we've designed and engineered all our music systems in-house, driven by an enduring commitment to audio excellence. The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced speakers system.
 
Built for those who value authentic sound, the MR1 delivers performance that endures. With its effortless versatility, it’s the foundation of a complete entertainment experience—designed to enhance every moment, through sound that moves you
 
Big sound, compact form
Winner of What Hi-Fi’s Best Desktop Speaker award for seven years, the MR1 Mk2 became a firm favourite, but the Mk3 improves upon this greatness with a sound that’s simply exceptional.
 
The new handcrafted cabinets provide ideal acoustic properties and with their bevelled front edges and Slate Grey grilles, now look even more stylish. Size wise the enclosures have been subtly enlarged to allow optimum volume for our new NS+ Bass/Mid units and for amplification we’ve adapted the Class D technology used in our R410, for a sizeable increase in power output and control. Painstaking optimisation of the speaker crossover and reflex tuning have resulted in a significant leap in acoustic performance. The MR1 Mk3 delivers deeper bass, a clear lucid midrange, and exceptional high frequency detail from our custom 20mm silk dome tweeters, so from the shimmer of cymbals to the resonance of a cello, every nuance is delivered with clarity and depth.
 
Your sound, your way
MR1 Mk3 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, they adapt to you.
 
Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, they deliver pristine high resolution wireless playback and with switchable connections including a combined analogue/optical input, USB audio input and a dedicated turntable input you can easily plug in auxiliary devices of your choice. Whether you’re streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all.
 
Your vinyl, reimagined
The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating and combining MR1 with a quality turntable, is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format. With a superior moving magnet pre-amp with variable gain built-in, it’s easy to pair and match MR1 with most modern cartridges, allowing consistent volume levels across inputs.
As a system for playing vinyl, MR1 brings analogue warmth with modern clarity and bass with unprecedented precision, transforming casual listening into an immersive musical journey revealing new dimensions in recordings old and new.
 
Desktop audio, redefined
The MR1 desktop speakers will transform your home workspace with sound that defies their compact size and with a USB-C audio input, the best quality, high resolution playback from connected computers and smart devices is guaranteed.
Experience desktop audio that elevates both your environment and listening journey, bringing studio-quality sound to your personal space.
 
Specifications
Audio
Frequency response (typical in-room)
48Hz - 22kHz
Speaker units
2 × Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeters,
2 × Ruark 85mm NS+ woofers
Amplifier
2 × 25W nominal Class D
Enhancements
Adaptive EQ
Soft-clip overload protection
Cabinet type
Dual-flared tuned bass-reflex
Cabinet volume
2.0 litres
Tuning frequency
68Hz
Crossover frequency
2.5kHz
 
Connectivity
Bluetooth (version & codecs)
V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC
Combined line in/optical input
Combined 3.5mm stereo jack and mini Toslink (24-bit/192kHz PCM)
Turntable input
RCA input with MM phono stage with adjustable gain (2-7mv)
Subwoofer output
Via mono RCA
USB-C audio input
Up to 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0
Features
Adjustable input levels
Line in, phono, USB and optical
Auto standby
Auto-standby and wake-up
Remote control
Compact IR remote
Software updates
By service personnel only
 
General specifications
Standard finishes
Charcoal Lacquer cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille,
Rich Walnut cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille
Product dimensions (cabinet)
H185 × W135 × D160mm each
Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.)
H200 × W135 × D185mm eac
Product weight
2.1kg each
Product power input
18VDC 2.8A
Power inlet connector
3.5 × 1.35mm DC jack socket
AC power adaptor
100-240VAC 50-60Hz input, 18VDC 2.8A output (1.8m lead)
Power consumption
0.5W standby 7W typical
 
In the box
MR1 MK3 (pair)
Universal AC power adaptor
Quick Start Guide
3m interconnect speaker cable
Compact IR remote control
Carton
Carton dimensions
H290 × W395 × D190mm
Packaged weight
5.5kg