Audio R1 MK4 Bluetooth Radio
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Web ID: 19458445Another Ruark Classic
I’m well used to the high quality of Ruark having enjoyed ownership of an R5 for several years. So, when my bedside radio needed replacing there was only one place to go. The R1 is a beautiful piece of equipment. The sound is classic rounded radio sound - no harsh edges and customizable should you find the need to do so. Construction is top notch and the menu navigation simple and comprehensive.
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Beautiful sound, quality build
Almost a month now, great sound, picks up FM stations other radios don't. Perfect size for the nightstand. The display light is bright at night, haven't figured out how to dim it.
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A great radio
I was very lucky to receive my Ruark radio as a birthday present from my brother who also has one. Very easy to set up & I’ve since purchased a remote control. No problems with reception. The time on the digital clock is very accurate, only one pip out ! I like the display on the front rather than on the top. The display showing which track is being played is always up to date. It pairs well with my iPad via Bluetooth so I don’t need to use my Bose speaker. A great radio which I’m very happy with.
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Great Sound/Looks
Great sound, looks very stylish, intuitive controls. Not the cheapest purchase but well worth it.
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Great sound, compact radio for bedroom
I purchased this to replace my 25 year old Bose clock radio. It is a clean compact radio and the sound is crisp and clear, only negative was that didn't realise that the remote was not included, so will have to order one.
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R1- best radio since Grundig Concert Boy 1967
We have the R1 for two months now and are very happy with it. Your R1 has both a beautiful design and an excellent sound. It is certainly an outstanding product, comparable maybe only to the Grundig Concert Boy 1967 which had a fantastic sound in these days and which I enjoyed listening to for more than 40 years. Although I did not explore all of the features of the R1 yet, I would like to make some little remarks for possible further consideration, if you like. 1) The AC plug seems to me being a weak spot. If you unplug it, a tiny ledge has to withstand the full force. The sockets in Germany or Austria are quite strong. There is a good chance the AC plug will brake soon. This ledge is also the spot where material fatigue will come to effect - so it will brake there a little later. A radio in this price range could have another technical solution or a durable plug for each of the socket-markets. 2) The standard factory setting of the sound offers too much of bass. Probably it is designed for popular music. Language/speaking, old movies or classical music require less bass. So, factory settings could be a bit more neutral. 3) The range of bass / treble could be a bit larger. 4) To adjust sound there are only 3 variables: volume, bass and treble. Old radios had knobs for each of them which was very practical because one could adjust them directly, easily and very quickly. Today - and also in Ruark R1 - bass and treble are hidden deep in the menu and an adjustment requires many clicks. Too many. Volume is placed on the top level of controls. Bass and treble should be near this level. 5) In FM, the text is sometimes jumpy and therefore hard to read. Perhaps there is not enough storage. 6) The size of the letters could be a little bit larger. 7) There is a redundancy of >>/ or <</ and rotating the control knob to scroll through the stations. But this redundancy is not valid for all possible cases - so, this is a bit misleading. For instance, if you like to recall DAB or FM preset, pressing >>/ or <</ always leads to rising numbers - it is not possible to go from station 4 to station 2. Only rotating the control knob will do the job. Maybe simplify the redundancy…?
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Really Happy with this Clock radio
The sound is good, easy to use. Would have liked it to be sold with the remote control. Good product.
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Great Bedroom Radio
Compact and stylish radio, that fits perfectly into our bedroom.
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