Realistic PA-25 Public Address Speaker - 8 Ohm 50W - Vintage Portable PA Cabinet - Radio Shack Tandy - Used

Used / Pre-owned — heavy vintage wear as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing.

A vintage Realistic PA-25 public address speaker cabinet, manufactured by Realistic — the audio brand of Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Corporation. The PA-25 (Cat No. 40-1420) was a popular portable PA speaker of its era, used in schools, community halls, small venues, and public address installations. A solid, characterful piece of vintage audio history.

Specifications (rear label verified):

• Brand: Realistic (Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation)
• Model: PA-25
• Cat No.: 40-1420
• Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Power handling: 50W (max)
• Inputs: Dual — 6.35mm (¼”) mono jack socket AND spring-clip speaker terminal block (red/black), both labelled “INPUT”
• Cabinet: Black vinyl/tolex-covered wooden enclosure
• Hardware: Chrome corner protectors (8 corners), black carry handle with chrome centre clasp
• Dimensions: H 22cm × L 33.5cm × D 17.5cm
• No cables included

Condition — cabinet exterior (photo-verified):

• The black vinyl/tolex covering shows heavy wear throughout — significant cracking, peeling, and loss of vinyl material, particularly on the top edges and corners
• Chrome corner protectors show tarnishing and surface marks
• Carry handle appears intact and functional
• A small “SAS” sticker is present on the lower right of the rear panel (previous owner/installer label)

Condition — grille (photo-verified):

• The front fabric grille shows significant wear — there are at least two visible puncture holes/tears in the grille cloth (one upper area, one central/lower), plus general surface soiling, dust, and scuffing
• The “Realistic” badge is present on the grille

Condition — connections (photo-verified):

• Both the ¼” jack socket and spring-clip terminal block appear intact
• Rear label is present and fully legible

The speaker driver is assumed present (standard for this model) but has not been tested — sold as seen in images. No cables or accessories included.