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alaTest has collected and analyzed 310 reviews of Ruark Audio R1 Mk4. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The design also gets good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the price.
sound, design, size
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Ruark Audio R1 Mk4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Simon Lucas (pocket-lint.com)
The fourth-gen of this DAB radio is a dashing looking number, but is it a bit of an excessive luxury in this day and age?
Elegant looks ; Impressive build quality and finish ; Balanced and neutral sound
Expensive ; Restricted functionality ; Not the most assertive listen
If you're in the market for a radio, rather than a smart speaker on which to listen to radio stations, and you want it to both look the absolute business and sound very agreeable in most circumstances, Ruark has you covered. It'll cost you, mind.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
I have been a Ruark fan for many years since I bought one of their larger music units. So when my old bedside clock radio died it was a no-brainer to replace it with the R1. The sound quality for such a small unit is superb, the controls are just like...
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Richer sounds customer services couldn't have been more helpful. I wanted a clock radio to replace my 30 year old Bose one. They recommended a Ruark which arrived promptly and is excellent.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
The moment I heard the R1 in store I was "blown away" by the quality of sound coming from this beautifully designed small radio. The audio quality is outstanding and out-performs o its competitors by a long way
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
ive had my radio for a couple of months and its been a treasure
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
i bought the R1 Mk4 ~ 3 month before and it wake me and my wife every day surely up. Great sound and easy usabilty also for my wife makes it additional to the design as a goodas a wife factor. Great job Ruark Audio.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Avid collector of all things Ruark in all Mk's and models but this little design icon must be my absolute favourite. I love it's very clever subtle shape..wait til yours arrives! The cream is a super colour, the sound and build quality go without...
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
In the mornings, the sound gently gets louder and you wake up with a (mostly) friendly voice from the news speaker. Then you enjoy walking in the room... and you see this piece of furniture, with no nonsense style. It is good as it is.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Just refurbished our bedroom & required a alarm clock to replace our 20 year old one. The R1 ooze's style and quality with features to match, a little on the expensive side but couldn't be more happy with our purchase
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
This little radio brings an amazing choice of stations which are easy to find - and move on from if not to your taste. Plenty more to satisfy! Great listening.
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