Realistic Mach Two

A three-way floor-standing speaker system with a 15-inch woofer and 8-ohm impedance, part of Radio Shack's popular Mach series.

Overview

The Realistic Mach Two is a floor-standing loudspeaker system made by Radio Shack under its Realistic brand. It was the more compact alternative to the larger Mach One, built for typical living rooms while keeping the sound of the series. It has a 15-inch high-compliance woofer and a 5-inch midrange driver. Users say the tweeter gives better high-frequency detail than the Mach One's. It is a three-way, three-driver system with an 8-ohm nominal impedance and a power handling capacity of 160 watts. The cabinet has a real walnut veneer finish and mid/tweeter level controls.

Specifications

Type	3-way, 3-driver loudspeaker system
Power Handling	160 watts
Impedance	8 ohms
Woofer	15" (38.1 cm)
Midrange	5" (12.7 cm)
Model Number	40-4032

Design

The Mach Two pairs a high-compliance 15-inch woofer with a tuned-port enclosure for extended bass. The 5-inch midrange driver is there for vocal and instrumental clarity, and the midrange and tweeter level controls are adjustable. The cabinet is real walnut veneer, and the port vent tubes are replaceable.

Product Family

The Mach Two is a smaller sibling to the Mach One, with similar acoustic characteristics in a more compact cabinet. The Mach series includes the Mach One, Mach Two, and Mach Solo models. Users have observed that the Mach Two's tweeter gives better high-frequency detail than the Mach One's.

Market

Third-party vendors sell replacement parts, including 15-inch woofers (model W-1500), crossover assemblies, and port tubes, so restoration is still supported. The speaker turns up in restorable condition on the used market, with individual units listed around $50. One user reported picking up a pair for $10 at a thrift store.