De oorsprong van Ruark gaat terug tot de vroege dagen van Hi-Fi. Er is sindsdien veel veranderd, maar de principes van wat een geweldig muzieksysteem maakt, zijn nog steeds hetzelfde als vroeger, en daarom houden we ons eraan vast.
Ruark-oprichter, Alan O’Rourke, groeide op met het spelen van gitaar en was omringd door Hi-Fi apparatuur door het werk van zijn vader in de industrie. Het is dan ook niet helemaal verrassend dat hij zijn eigen audiobedrijf oprichtte. Ruark's eerste product, begin jaren '80, was de Sabre - een mooie kleine boekenplank-type, tweeweg luidspreker die prijzen won en Ruark op de kaart zette.
In die dagen waren alle luidsprekerkasten van hout gemaakt, en veel zijn dat nog steeds. Alan's vader, Brian, was een opgeleide meubelmaker en werkte samen met enkele van de pioniers van de Britse Hi-Fi. Hij begreep hoe belangrijk materialen en constructie zijn voor hoe een muzieksysteem klinkt. De appel valt niet ver van de boom. En het zijn deze principes die we nog steeds toepassen wanneer we onze producten bijwerken of ontwerpen.
I’ve loved music all my life, I grew up surrounded by it and it has always been a passion of mine. My dad got me into playing the guitar when I was a kid, as he worked for a company who imported them. So, growing up, I was surrounded by lots of wonderful equipment.
Music has always been at the heart of Ruark and we strive to make our favourite songs and albums sound as good as they can. We hope you get as much from our products, and the music, as we do.
Alan O’Rourke, Founder
We have always loved design. Our ultimate mission is to create beautiful products that blend in with your environment, and are easy to live with as they are enjoyable to listen to.
Much of our inspiration comes from our surroundings and the things we love most. The curves of our favourite car, the functionality of a piece of classic furniture, the texture of a knitted sweater or the technology of the latest gadget in our office. We are constantly inspired and looking for new ways to shape and develop our products. We never stop.
We understand that for many of our customers, great sound isn’t always their biggest priority. In an era where we are wanting our homes to be stylish, every item has to earn its place and look beautiful in its position.
So we design products that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the ear. In fact, people tell us they are including our music systems in their overall interior design.
Our goal has always been to create products with a design style that is timeless. An aesthetic which looks good in contemporary homes but also more classic decor, too. It's a fine balance to achieve this, and we take our time; some of our products can take up to two years to develop, from concept to launch. And, we are continually looking to improve our existing products so although the design may not change much, the way it functions will gradually evolve and update. We never stand still.
Since our earliest days, we’ve understood and defined how materials affect the sound of a system, so we select each one for its unique properties. When combined, they create our unique sound.
Long before making audio products became our business, it was a shared hobby for our founder Alan and his dad. Together, they experimented with components and cabinets to create their own prototype systems. They quickly discovered that changing the materials and construction methods they used in the cabinets could make subtle or significant differences to the sound.
Today, you’ll still find the same knowledge and enthusiasm in the company they founded. We choose our real wood veneers, polymers, high-grade alloys and beautiful fabrics for their specific acoustic and aesthetic properties. You’ll notice the details, and hear the difference.
As technology evolves, so do our products. You can enjoy the benefits of the latest developments, with the assurance of knowing your music system will stand the test of time.
As enthusiasts, not just manufacturers, we’re on top of all the new audio technology developments. But we’re not driven by them. It takes time to design and produce a new music system, so we need to be certain an innovation is right for us and, most importantly, will be relevant and useful to our customers.
Across our range, we use the finest components and technologies that will give you wonderful, trouble-free sound for years to come. And as a responsible company we take green issues seriously, so our materials are ethically sourced and hazardous materials avoided.
The classic look of our music systems disguise their up-to-the-minute capabilities. Digital, optical and analogue inputs make it easy to plug in auxiliary devices and create fantastic sound throughout your entire home. It also allows you to upgrade or add an element to your system without having to change everything else. The simple, elegant way to keep you and your music fully connected.
When we say we are a family business, we really mean it.
Not simply because some of us are related to one another, either. When we get together, there’s no hierarchy. We listen to what everyone has to say - it’s not really like going to work. Most importantly, we all care passionately about Ruark, the products we make, and our customers. We’re always looking at what we can do and where can we go next – together.
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