I test audio kit, and love these Ruark passive speakers' impeccable design and detailed sound — but you need a small room to enjoy them properly

If a discreet, understated and very slightly unusual-looking floorstanding speaker system sounds like your sort of thing, keep reading. Because if, in addition, you fancy the idea of open, organized, detailed, balanced and, above all, articulate sound quality (no matter the sort of music you’re listening to), the Ruark Audio Talisman-R could be just the ticket.

Reasons to buy

+Direct, unified, organized and informative sound

+Easy-going where partnering equipment and room positioning are concerned

+Compact and attractive

+Exemplary standard of…