{"product_id":"rs1-subwoofer","title":"RS1 Subwoofer","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eRuark RS1 Subwoofer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e100W Active Subwoofer with Passive Radiator, Designed for Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruark RS1 is a 100W active subwoofer combining a 170mm long-throw active driver with a matching 170mm passive radiator, delivering extended bass down to 25Hz from a compact, hand-crafted cabinet small enough to sit alongside your speakers — not hidden behind the sofa.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned as the perfect partner for the Ruark MR1 Mk3, R3S, R410, R610, and R810 (and any other system with a mono RCA subwoofer output), the RS1 is the music sub for people who refuse to put an ugly black cube in their living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy the Ruark RS1 isn't your average subwoofer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost subwoofers are designed to be hidden. Most are also designed to shake the floor during action films, with everything else as an afterthought. The RS1 is the opposite of both. Ruark built it because MR1 owners kept asking the same question — \"the sound is exceptional, but can you go deeper?\" — and because the company saw a gap in the market for a subwoofer with actual design intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe RS1 is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emusic-first subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's not trying to rattle the windows during the climax of an action film. It's trying to give the low string on a cello real weight, the kick drum in a jazz trio proper presence, the bass line in a pop track the groove it was mixed with. The custom 170mm long-throw driver, the matching 170mm passive radiator, and the 100W Class D amplifier are all tuned to be fast, articulate, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emusical\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the qualities that matter when you're listening to music rather than dodging exploding helicopters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's also one of the few subwoofers on the market that looks like a piece of furniture rather than an embarrassment. Hand-crafted wood top and bottom panels, a slate grey acoustic cloth grille that wraps the cabinet, and proportions designed to match the rest of Ruark's lineup — so you can place it beside your speakers and have it look like it's meant to be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100W Class D amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith soft-clip protection — clean, controlled output with headroom to spare, and graceful behaviour even when pushed hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170mm treated fibre long-throw active driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the control and speed needed for genuinely musical bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170mm matching passive radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstead of a tuned port — no port noise, no chuffing, no compromise at higher volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended low-end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 25Hz–200Hz, so you get genuine sub-bass extension rather than just upper-bass reinforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 50Hz to 180Hz — dial it in to match any speaker, from tiny desktop monitors to large standmounters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable level control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor balancing the sub with your speakers and your room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180° phase switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso the sub stays in sync with your main speakers regardless of where you place it (essential if it ends up behind your listening position).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-on \/ standby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— wakes when it detects a signal, sleeps after 15 minutes of silence. No power management required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMono RCA input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a 1.5m RCA cable included — plug-and-play setup with any system that has a subwoofer or pre-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-crafted cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith wood top and bottom panels, wrapped in a slate grey acoustic fabric grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSound: deep, controlled, and properly musical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRuark's brief for the RS1 was specific: not thunderous, not overblown —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edeep, controlled, and musical\u003c\/em\u003e. The passive radiator design (instead of a ported enclosure) is doing a lot of the work here. By replacing the bass port with a tuned mass-loaded radiator, the RS1 delivers extension down to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout the chuffing, port noise, or one-note bloom that plague cheaper subs at higher volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 100W Class D amplifier keeps the driver under firm control across the whole frequency range — bass is fast, tight, and rhythmic rather than slow and lumbering. Soft-clip overload protection means it stays composed even when pushed, gracefully limiting rather than clipping audibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePaired with a small or compact speaker (especially the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMR1 Mk3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesktop speakers, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompact system, or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR410\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall-in-one), the RS1 transforms the system into something that punches well above its physical size. Vocals get a richer foundation. Drums get real impact. Bass lines stop disappearing on small drivers and become part of the music again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign: a subwoofer you can leave on display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe RS1 follows the same design language as the rest of the Ruark catalogue. Compact proportions (about the size of a small bedside cabinet), hand-crafted wood top and bottom panels, and an acoustic fabric grille that wraps the cabinet rather than just covering the front baffle. The result is something that genuinely looks at home next to a sideboard, a sofa, or a pair of MR1 Mk3 desktop speakers — not something you need to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo finishes designed to match the rest of the Ruark line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eveneer with slate grey fabric grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elacquer with slate grey fabric grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300 × 250 × 265mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(H × W × D) and roughly 6.7kg, the RS1 is small enough to slot beside a sideboard, under a desk, or next to a bookshelf — and finished to a standard that makes the placement feel intentional rather than apologetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMono RCA line input (1.5m cable included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAdjustable crossover (50–180Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAdjustable level \/ volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePhase switch (0° \/ 180°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAuto-on \/ standby (signal-sensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100W RMS Class D with soft-clip overload protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e170mm treated fibre long-throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive radiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e170mm matching passive radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTuned passive-radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25Hz–200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e50–180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0° \/ 180°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMono RCA line-level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-on \/ standby:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes (15 minutes after signal stops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 × 250 × 265mm (H × W × D, inc. feet and controls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapprox. 6.7kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho the RS1 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuark MR1 Mk3 owners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want their desktop system to play the bottom octave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuark R3S owners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooking to add proper low-end to their compact all-in-one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuark R410, R610, or R810 owners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want even more weight from their flagship system (each of these has a dedicated sub output).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with a stereo amp, AV receiver, or active speaker that has a mono subwoofer or pre-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the RS1 isn't Ruark-exclusive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic-first listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want articulate, fast, tuneful bass rather than home-cinema thump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign-led households\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere a black cube subwoofer simply won't do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruark RS1 a music subwoofer or a home theatre subwoofer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA music subwoofer. Ruark designed the RS1 specifically for stereo music systems — fast, tuneful, articulate bass that integrates with your speakers rather than overpowering them. At 100W with a 170mm driver, it's not designed for floor-shaking action-film duty; for that, you'd want a larger dedicated home-cinema sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Ruark RS1 work with my non-Ruark system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the RS1 works with any system that has a mono RCA subwoofer output or pre-out. That includes most stereo amplifiers, AV receivers, active speakers with a sub output, and powered speaker systems. Just plug in the included 1.5m RCA cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the RS1 work with the Ruark MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the MR1 Mk3 has a dedicated mono RCA subwoofer output specifically designed for the RS1. This is arguably the pairing the RS1 was designed for; together they form a properly grown-up 2.1 desktop system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Ruark products is the RS1 compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS1 connects to any Ruark product with a subwoofer output, including the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMR1 Mk3\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR410\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR610\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR810\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the RS1 use a passive radiator instead of a bass port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA passive radiator gives you the bass extension of a ported design without the port noise, chuffing, or one-note bloom that ports can introduce at higher volumes. The result is cleaner, faster, more musical bass — exactly what Ruark was after for the RS1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow loud \/ how deep will the RS1 play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS1 extends down to a quoted 25Hz — properly sub-bass territory. At 100W into a 170mm driver, it's plenty for normal-sized rooms and music listening, but it's not built to compete with much larger dedicated home-theatre subs on raw output. For music in a small to medium-sized room, it's superbly judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I set up the RS1 with my speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThree controls: crossover, level, and phase. Start with the crossover around 80–100Hz (lower for bigger speakers, higher for smaller ones), set the level so the sub blends invisibly rather than thumping, and try both phase settings — pick whichever gives you fuller, more present bass. Adjust by ear with familiar music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place the RS1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBass is largely non-directional, so you have flexibility — beside your speakers, against a wall, in a corner, or even behind your listening position (use the 180° phase switch if behind). Corners increase output but can muddy the sound; mid-wall placement is often a good compromise. Experimentation pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the RS1 turn itself off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — auto-on\/standby activates the sub when it detects a signal and puts it to sleep after about 15 minutes of silence, so you don't have to manage the power manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use two RS1 subwoofers for stereo bass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS1 has a single mono RCA input, so you'd need a system or splitter that can feed both subs from a mono sub output. Most setups won't benefit meaningfully from stereo subs at this price point — a single well-placed RS1 typically delivers cleaner, more even in-room bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes does the RS1 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich Walnut veneer with slate grey fabric grille, or Satin Charcoal lacquer with slate grey fabric grille — both designed to match the rest of the Ruark line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS1 subwoofer, mains power cable, 1.5m RCA interconnect cable, and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":62846415667359,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":62846415700127,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Grey","offer_id":62846420615327,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/ruark-rs1-subwoofer-grey_d8817cc8-02eb-4023-b7b3-c31a76414217.jpg?v=1786134230","url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/products\/rs1-subwoofer","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}