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  1. Copa1934

    Realistic Driver DB

    I would like to create a reference database for Realistic (Radio Shack) speakers. The point is quite simple, Radio Shack made the habit of repurposing drivers (really not much different from the Big 3 Auto makers for decades). All I ask is that you provide the catalog number for the speaker and...
    • Copa1934
    • Thread
    • minimus nova optimus radio shack realistic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. QUiKSR20

    Veneer Chip Repair / Restor-A-Finish Color Questions ( Realistic Nova ).

    Hey guys, I wanna preface this by saying I did search a ton and didnt want to comment on a thread thats many years old that may not be super relevant. Im in the process of restoring a pair of Vintage Realistic Nova 8's and started the crossover rebuilb but now im onto the cabinets.. My cabinets...
    • QUiKSR20
    • Thread
    • nova nova 8 raf realistic restore-a-finish veneer
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Perro1965

    Peachtree Audio Nova failure

    Hi. I had an issue today with my Peachtree Audio Nova model. it had been working ok and out of nothing it shut off and now it seems “dead”. No response at all from the on/off switch. I thought it could have been a variation in voltage, but the protection fuse is ok. I have tried it on a...
    • Perro1965
    • Thread
    • failure nova peachtree peachtree audio
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  4. jeep jones

    Nova 8B Tweeter Question...

    Disclaimer up front. Still learning and not a speaker guru...yet. Got a Goodwill set of Nova 8B's for 26 bucks. Cabinets are in excellent condition and all of the drivers are at nominal in one cabinet. However, the other cabinet has two drivers that don't even register on the ohm meter. One...
  5. M

    Using Only stereo speakers on a Home theater reciever

    Hi, I love my realistic nova 15s but hate the stereo receiver i've been using (Because of being too old for a remote). Its not a big deal to turn it on or off, but gets annoying when im going to sleep. I have a spare sony receiver but its for home theater multi speaker set ups, Would i be able...
  6. M

    Nova 15's vs Optimus system 710

    Which do you think would sound better? I can find that a few people online praise the nova 15's but i cant find much about the optimus 710, it has a serial number of 9209000742 and a model number with 13-1253. Im still learning about speakers but i noticed that the optimus has 3 speakers...
    • matt.zepess
    • Thread
    • differences highs lows mids nova optimus speakers subwoofer tweeter woofer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. M

    Upgrading a pair of realistic nova 15s

    I picked up a pair of nova 15s at a goodwill for $1.99 since they had foam rot... I found the foam for $8 to do the pair, but also heard they could probably use a crossover upgrade, without spending a ton of money on fancy caps... Can i just use standard nichicon caps or will that have a adverse...
    • matt.zepess
    • Thread
    • capacitor crossover diy foam nichicon nova radioshack realistic repair rot
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. Tandberg/Radionette/Kenwood... Vintage stuff

    Tandberg/Radionette/Kenwood... Vintage stuff

    Just some of my stuff. :)
    • stein-odland
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    • 7b kenwood nova radionette tandberg vintage
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  9. Kenwood KR-5400

    Kenwood KR-5400

    Love this one!
    • stein-odland
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    • 7b kenwood nova radionette tandberg vintage
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    • Category: Member Galleries
  10. Radionette Symfoni 3D High Fidelity

    Radionette Symfoni 3D High Fidelity

    ...a Norwegian radio from 1956. It Still works like a dream. :)
    • stein-odland
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    • 7b kenwood nova radionette tandberg vintage
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  11. Tandberg Series 3000X

    Tandberg Series 3000X

    ...a little closer look... the Kenwood KR-5400: Built in: by 1975/1976 (?) Manufactured in: Japan Color: silver Remote Control: No Power consumption: 160 W Dimensions: 480 x 151 x 344 mm (WxHxD) Weight: 11.5 kg And the Radionette Symfony 3-D High Fidelity: Built in:1956...
    • stein-odland
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    • 7b kenwood nova radionette tandberg vintage
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    • Category: Member Galleries
  12. Realistic Nova 5

    Realistic Nova 5

    Realistic Nova 5 from 1982 catalog pg 25
    • terra1
    • Media item
    • 5 nova realistic
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  13. Realistic Nova 4

    Realistic Nova 4

    Released in the mid to late '70s. 2-Way Bass Reflex; 8 inch woofer, 2 inch cone tweeter 50 watts Peak
    • Kernel86
    • Media item
    • nova nova-4 nova4 realistic
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  14. Realistic Nova 15

    Realistic Nova 15

    Released in ?1978? 2-Way Ported Box Rated 60watts Max 30-20,000Hz Frequency Responce 8" Radio Shack woofer with ceramic magnet (32-2,000Hz, 15watts) 2.5" Radio Shack tweeter with ceramic magnet (2-20kHz, 10watts) STATUS: Returned to brother from whence I swiped them from!
    • Kernel86
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    • nova realistic
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member Galleries
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