Horswispr Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Does anyone know anything about the origins of the Realistic Optimus 1? Their cabinets appear to mimic the KLH 17, and the woofer (with its treated cloth surround) is reminiscent of the KLH 17. It has two cone tweeters and sounds to me like a good, mellow KLH 17. Was there a relationship between Realistic and KLH in 1971? That is, was KLH selling parts to Realistic? Or did they maybe source their cabinets from the same place? Here's my take on the Realistic Optimus 1:http://www.epinions.com/review/Realistic_Optimus_1_Speaker_epi/content_551198690948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikdav Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 The way that I think I remember it, two speakers were based on the same design idea, but that is where the relationship ends. The Realistic Optimus 1 _ which I liked personally _ was made in Japan if I remember correctly. I think that they had good quality Pioneer drivers.The KLH was made near Boston MA somewhere with drivers of their own making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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