Realistic Mach One speakers--need lots of TLC

John in MA · December 2006

OK, I'm almost done with the non-Polk speaker ads, I promise. Just trying to clean out the back room.

Realistic Mach One 4024 speakers--the only good ones Radio Shack ever sold. 15" woofer, cellular horn midrange, horn tweeter, L-pad controls. These are not high-end speakers, but for the price and maker they sound great--not cheap junk. Can soak up tons of power, tight bass, and good looks. Lots of guys on AK use them although I'm not as fond as they are.

These were stored in a damp location by the previous owner. They didn't actually get flooded or anything, but the cabinets are coming apart at the corners. Otherwise they're electrically and sonically perfect.

Picked up in MA, looking for $75 (OBO) for the pair. The drivers are worth more, I just need them out of here.

dudeinaroom · December 2006

Geese I remember them from the 80's not to bad a speaker, and I would say worth that price.

AndyGwis · December 2006

pics? Not interested in buying, but I think I found some of these locally. I think the midrange drivers are shot, but they are in great condition with walnut oiled veneer cabinets.

John in MA · December 2006

I have some pics from when I first got them, I'll try to dig 'em out.

If you do buy a pair, don't pay a ton. They're not detail speakers.

John in MA · December 2006

C'mon guys, someone's gotta want them. Offers and trades considered.

Here're photos. They're bigger in person. First is one before I cleaned it up, second is of the cabinet damage. That's not part of the airtight enclosure, just a cover for the horn. You could glue it back together and have some good party speakers.

John in MA · January 2007

Emphasis on the "OBO" part.

Refefer · January 2007

Well, at least you're being "realistic"

Good luck, I like honest sellers.

John in MA · January 2007

Thanks, although I don't think I could lie about these once someone picked them up. They sound fine, just need the tops glued back on. The cabinets never will be show winners but if you want to rock out the rec room they'll do it. Some of the AK guys have three pairs stacked.