Speaker Question

[floydfan]

Anybody know Ruark Templars? I have been looking at them on ebay but they are a bit more expensive than I wanted to pay. I am looking for a good speaker that has a very strong bass but still gives an accurate musical picture. So anyone have any experience of these speakers?

Cheers

[Andrew]

Sorry, I'm afraid I've never heard a pair. They were supposed to be a cut down version of the Talisman, which I have had, along with the Swordsman and the Sabre. Even though they were a cheapish model at the time, they won't necessarily be inferior to the talismans. Often, a smaller cabinet can work better.

All Ruarks I've had were Reasonably good. Quite musical but not as clear or as enjoyable as Royds. Lots of people like Exposure with Ruark, so I'd expect the Templars to do well with NVA too.

Templars rarely come up for sale, so I would expect them to hold their value well if you decided to sell them on. All. Ruarks I've had or come across have been very nicely put together. I'd be interested to hear what you make of them if you find a pair.

[southall-1998]

Mordaunt Short Pageant Series II.

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[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Ruarks are solidly made, good, but not exceptional musically like the Royds.