Realistic / Optimus Mach Series Visual Comparison 1 2 3

[CoogarXR]

I just refoamed a set of Mach 2's and Mach 3's, and I already had a set of Mach Ones (40-4029's). I thought that it's probably not every day that all 3 generations are in the same room together, so I figured I'd take a couple pics of the lineup. Yeah, I know the Mach 2 has a dimple in the dust cap, lol. It's not very noticeable in person, but it sure jumps out in pictures.

I was kind of surprised that the Mach 3 was so much larger than the other two. The Mach 3 has the tallest and deepest cabinet. The Mach One and Mach 2 are almost identical heights, with the Mach 2 being shallower.

 

[larry777]

Which one of the three do you prefer the sound of ? How about the build quality ?

 

[Lavane]

There is another version of the 2 or 3 with two ports near the bottom instead of higher up.

 

[CoogarXR]

Which one of the three do you prefer the sound of ? How about the build quality ?

I haven't really compared their sound yet. The mach ones I have owned for probably 15 years. They are probably almost twice as heavy as the 2's and 3's, which both weigh about the same. There are a bunch of threads on here debating which ones sound best, but I didn't see any pics of them all together. That's mainly why I posted.

 

[gizzyman47]

Thanks for the pics!

 

[AudioGMan]

I’ve owned Mach One, Mach Two, and currently Mach Three(1993 version). In my opinion the Mach Three is the best one.

 

[Fezz81]

I'm listening to my MACH 3's right now [sorry upstairs neighbor] never owned the others ..... I'm happy !! (original owner refoalm no re-cap)