Realistic is back!

[Gnesen]

Well, uh, sort of...

https://www.radioshack.com/collections/realistic-collection

My apologies if this has been posted before, but this is the first I've seen that Radio Shack has brought back the Realistic brand name. The wood bluetooth speaker actually looks kind of cool.

 

[CT Jim]

Hello
You are aware that the ongoing sale is due to RS closing more stores, if not the last ones that are open??

 

[Sam Cogley]

Hello
You are aware that the ongoing sale is due to RS closing more stores, if not the last ones that are open??

They're not closing all of their stores, at least not yet.

 

[Uncle Paul]

It's just not realistic to expect to stay in business if you can't make a profit...

 

[Will S.]

 

[vwestlife]

I like this one:

https://www.radioshack.com/products/realistic-bluetooth-retro-speaker

And they also brought back the Tandy name for computer products:

 

[tranguru]

Do you know who makes retro speaker above?

they used to make nice looking equipment - I think AKAI was one the manufacturers.
Does anyone have knowledge about their history?

 

[Gnesen]

I don't know, but I have a suspicion that it's essentially the same speaker as the Marshall Kilburn one that's been around for a bit. The control panel is laid out the same and rear ports are the same shape (ovoid) and in exactly the same spot.



I too think Radio Shack's demise is imminent, but it was neat to see them bring back Realistic, if only for a bit. I have several of their old receivers and speakers and like them very much. My understanding is RS designed nearly all of their Realistic gear in house and had it built by others. A lot of it was quite good.

 

[slow_jazz]

They had a lot of good stuff.

Used to love to get their monthly sales flyer in the mail.

 

[Bodyblue]

Aaaaaand another view...

 

[Rick Vestal]

I miss the good ol-Radio Shack days....

Not nearly as much as I miss the old Crutchfield catalog days. Every page featured one brand.

 

[vwestlife]

Aaaaaand another view...

That reminds me of...

 

[Djcoolray]

That's what I call moving on....

 

[SoundOfSound]

But where are the toys?

 

[dave1701]

Well, uh, sort of...

https://www.radioshack.com/collections/realistic-collection

My apologies if this has been posted before, but this is the first I've seen that Radio Shack has brought back the Realistic brand name. The wood bluetooth speaker actually looks kind of cool.

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I wonder what is the manufacturer. I bet it's rebranded.

 

[vwestlife]

Yet another version of that retro-style Bluetooth speaker:

The reviewer says the bass is boomy and even with the treble turned all the way up, it doesn't sound very bright.

 

[rxonmymind]

There is only One.
The One by Klipsch.

http://www.klipsch.com/products/the-one

 

[Gnesen]

Well, I couldn't resist. I know it's 'Realistic' in name only, but I picked up one of the retro BT speakers. How's it sound? It's no two channel replacement, but it actually sounds pretty good. Certainly good enough for background or desktop music.

The RadioShack website doesn't list dimensions, but it's ~10"W x 6"H x 6"D

 

[Boozehound]

Another Rat-Shack closing here last week. I picked up 100 feet of 16awg speaker wire for 10. bucks.
Will I ever use it maybe not, but at that price I said what the hell.

Best-

Boozehound

 

[Bunty2]

They had a lot of good stuff.

Used to love to get their monthly sales flyer in the mail.

I used to love looking through their annual catalogs. The Radio Shack in my town is still open.