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martplas1
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: March 17, 2010
Bottom Line: I baught these baby's off a friend for £100.00 in tip top condition i had them stood for a year with out play now ive set myself up with a good amp etc and there absolutly sweet perfect precision sound and they do make the window's rattle and they make any room look good.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
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aforcer
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: April 11, 2005
Bottom Line: although i have only had the talismans a very short time ,i am growing to love them with each passing day.i have replaced my nordost flatline speaker cable with Naim nac a5 ,on the advice of a friend (former talisman owner) and found this a perfect match.
the ruark's work a treat with my beard valve amps , giving an informative ,polite , yet exciting sound.
i enjoyed my last 'speakers (dali) for 12 years and i hope i get the same'mileage' from the talismans
Used product for: 1 to 3 months
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 1999
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: private buyer
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Cashie
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: November 19, 2004
Bottom Line: I have owned these tallys for a few years now & i would never part with them, they are just awesome with acoustic guitar & vocals, The bass is a little light but only in large rooms with rock And classical music, my system is Audiolab 8000Q & two 8000P amps Arcam CD92T CD player linked up with Chord company Chorus x3 & QED silver anniversary I might change This for some Chord company odyssey. I have heard it gives better seperation.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1997
Price Paid:
$720.00
Purchased At: Sevenoaks Hi-Fi Berk
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audiolab1
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Bottom Line: As with all the other reviews here, it is the amazing ability with vocals (any) that win you over. So simple and uncomplicated is the delivery that you sit and stare, Not at the speakers but the vast space that they are projected in. These speakers can image very well (although not with ultimate precision), including outside the boundaries of the room. Almost seamless integration from top to bottom leave no obvious holes in this well accomplished all round performer. It is a speaker that appears to have a knowledge of just what is important.
Again as with the other reviews here, deep bass reproduction is under question. However I feel that the speaker does reach down quite well, it is hampered (?) by being crisp clean and very articulate. Choosing a trade off with your room boundaries for quantity and weight versus precision and dexterity are the only difficulty in setting this speaker up. Do load the lower chamber to add weight to the bass.
These are a small floorstanding loudspeaker (especially for you in the USA). With just two modest drive units per cabinet ultimate volume levels are limited. I have yet to exceed their ability under normal listening conditions. Do not under-estimate their ability, they will catch you out time and time again.
I have since listened to other speakers in the Ruark range and they too have this quality I desire. It is unfortunate that like a lot of people I cannot afford the £4500.00 for the smaller reference model 'Solstice'.
If vocals, acoustic instuments are you bag, then this is your speaker.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1999
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: secondhand from deal
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j0shua
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: November 29, 2003
Bottom Line: These are by far the most musical speakers I have ever owned. As far as vocal accuracy and clean precise reproduction, I have never heard a speaker in my home sound quite like these. I had had a Dialogue one in the front to match these and for speech, vocals, and any detail-oriented listening, they are in a class of their own.
The only lacking characteristic I can mention is that they do not reproduce mid-range bass and lower end frequencies well. They claim a 46hz frequency response depth but I found myself cutting off my subwoofer much higher to compensate. For someone listening to Krall, Jones, and anything with immense vocal detail, these speakers are fantastic. If however, you're looking for something with a bit more slam, I would look into the B&W 704/703's. They are a much more well rounded speaker and mated to a Carver m-1.5t, they reproduce "more" of the music with only slightly less vocal accuracy. In summary, this was a great pair of speakers while they were in my home but I traded them even for what I believe to be a much nicer speaker for me.
The ultra-low price I paid was due to a very minor chip in the wood near the rear right corner which is barely visible.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: Pre 1995
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Thomas Eletronics
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