Matthews Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 The last thing I need, however, they have horns http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/ele/5382906858.html Should I jump on them, for the sake of the horns and crossover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Would that change not only the sound, but the "integrity" of the La Scala? Aren't you looking to stay original with them? Just curious. I don't know anything about LS's, but I thought from the post you have that you were looking to stay original with them. I would try to take the horn with the crease,and add something to it to level it out before doing different horns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Would that change not only the sound, but the "integrity" of the La Scala? Aren't you looking to stay original with them? No No, Jim LOL - just to have and play around with, not to put into the Scala's - gosh no... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Would Realistic put Altec horns in their gear? I don't think so, but it sure looks like a pair of 811s. If they are and you decide you dont want them, cn you pick them up for me please? TY Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 The last thing I need, however, they have horns Should I jump on them, for the sake of the horns and crossover? Must be a reason why we're not all on the Radio Shack Discussion Forum, talking about how much we all love our Realistic speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I know they're only $60, but I would've taken a different photo than placing wood speakers on a gravel driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Looks like someone is cleaning out the storage rental unit. Bruce Edited January 1, 2016 by Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Those look like the Realistic Mach-1's and they were actually a decent sounding speaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Parts is parts, and them parts are cheap enough to just put on the shelf until a DIY build excites you. Get them. Edited January 1, 2016 by Arrow#422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Matt, to answer your original question: OH, Hell NO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Yup! - I passed... TOO MUCH SANDING TO DO TODAY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Those look like the Realistic Mach-1's and they were actually a decent sounding speaker. I generally thought of Radio Shack speakers as junk, but I had always heard there were some Realistic speakers that were pretty good. A quick check of completed Ebay listings shows SOLD prices from $250 to most recently $380. Those $60 speakers might have some flip value, if not true sonic value. +++ Yup! - I passed... TOO MUCH SANDING TO DO TODAY Oh, big mistake. You could have easily tripled your investment. I'm just trying to help you out, here. Edited January 1, 2016 by wvu80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I always equated Realistic with bose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Those are not in the same race as Klipsch. Bought a pair and traded a dealer / flipper for some Heresy..... I would do it again if they were closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Worth $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'd give them a try for that price. There is a following for those and a list of mods available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 If someone is interested in old Realistic speakers and does decide to pick up these Mach One speakers, here is a thread that outlines various modifications for very little additional investment that do seem to significantly improve the speaker (Back in 2011 I had done the crossover mods and the mod to increase the cabinet volume by using the cabinet section where the horn mounts to a pair I had picked up). The thread is fairly long and tedious to navigate these days; however, if you have the stamina, I would focus on the Tier 1 and Tier 2 modifications that were engineered and tested by videolady201 during 2010. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/mach-one-4024-4024a-4029-information-and-upgrades.261425/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I hadn't seen a pair of Mach 1s since the 80s. I was really surprised at how small they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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