Realistic Optimus T 120
A 3-way tower speaker system sold under Radio Shack's house brand. It has a space-saving design and a tuned port for bass response.
Overview
The Realistic Optimus T-120 is a pair of 3-way tower speakers made under Realistic, the audio brand of Radio Shack (Tandy Corporation). They were sold as part of the Optimus line and promoted for high technology, a striking appearance, and a vertical tower design that saved floor space. The tweeter covers 2kHz to over 30kHz and radiates sound from both front and back. A tuned port is there to improve low-frequency accuracy. Exact production years are undocumented, and so are specs like impedance and sensitivity. Radio Shack positioned the T-120 as a premium offering in its in-store lineup, aimed at consumers building quality home audio systems.
Specifications
| Product type | Speakers / 3-way speakers |
| Design | Tower design |
| Driver complement | 3-way |
| Tweeter description | frequency range from 2kHz to over 30kHz. It radiates sound from both the front and back |
| Design feature | Tuned-port helps produce deep, accurate bass |
Market
A pair of Realistic Optimus T-120 speakers was listed for $90 in 2016. By August 2024, a similar pair was priced at $180 (with a 15% discount offer). Foam surround rot is a known issue. Owners commonly replace the midrange and woofer surrounds with generic foams from sources like eBay and Simply Speakers.
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