In this review, we will be comparing Mission 700 and Mission 770, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Mission
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Mission 700 and Mission 770 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Mission 700 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer
- 45-20,000 Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Weight:12.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 510.0" x 10.2" x 10.6"( 1590 x 260 x 270mm )
Mission 770 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 8" mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer
- 42-20,000 Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-200watts
- Weight:27.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 590.0" x 11-13/16" x 12-11/16"( 590 x 279.4 x 301mm )
Mission 700 and Mission 770 are members of Mission's 7xx series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Mission 7xx Series
History
|
Model |
Body |
Frequency |
Sensitivity | Impedance | Woofer |
 |
Mission 700
|
Bookshelf |
45-20,000 Hz |
86 dB | 8Ω |
1 x 6.5"
|
 |
Mission 770
|
Bookshelf |
42-20,000 Hz |
88 dB | 8Ω |
1 x 8"
|
What size room are the Mission 700 and Mission 770 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Mission 700 |
Mission 770 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Mission 700 and Mission 770 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Mission 700 and Mission 770 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Mission 700 |
Mission 770 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
Mission 700 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Mission 770 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2900Hz.
Frequency Response
Mission 700 has a frequency range of 45-20,000 Hz whereas Mission 770 has a frequency range of 42-20,000 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Mission 770 can go slightly deeper then the Mission 700's min frequency of 45Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Mission 700 and Mission 770 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Mission 700 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Mission 770's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Mission 770 a more sensitive speaker compared to Mission 700, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Mission 700 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Mission 700 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Mission 770.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Mission 700 features Post type posts and Mission 770 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Mission 700's Post terminals
Mission 770's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Mission 700 and Mission 770 have Front firing ports.
Mission 700 Front Port
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Mission 700's and Mission 770's external dimensions. Mission 700 has external dimensions of 1590 x 260 x 270mm ( 20 x 10.2 x 10.6 inch ) whereas Mission 770 has external dimensions of 590 x 279.4 x 301mm ( 23-1/4inch x 11-13/16inch x 12-11/16inch ) .
Mission 770 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 19.4mm wider, 80mm taller and 31mm deeper than Mission 700.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Mission 700 and Mission 770 in scale.
Comparison image of Mission 700 and Mission 770 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Mission 700 is approximately 702.0cm2 / 108.8inch2 and base area of the Mission 770 is approximately 841.0cm2 / 130.4inch2. The Mission 700 requires 17% less surface area than the Mission 770 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Mission 700 weighs 12.80kg / 28.2lbs and the Mission 770 weighs 27.20kg / 59.8lbs. This makes the Mission 770 113% heavier than the Mission 700.
Here is a comparison of how Mission 700 and Mission 770's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Mission 700?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Mission 700:
Mission M700 Speaker: 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers 2 Grilles User Manual Mission M700 Stand: 2 Top-plates 2 Bases 8 Upright posts 8 Spike feet Hardware Instructions
What's in the Box of Mission 770?
Here are the items that come with the Mission 770:
Mission M770 Speaker: 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers 2 Grilles User Manual Mission M770 Stand: 2 Top-plates 2 Bases 8 Upright posts 8 Spike feet Hardware Instructions
 Height |
510mm
vs
590mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
702cm2
vs
841cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
5000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
86 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Minimum Impedance |
6 ohms
vs
5.2 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
42 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Mission 700 |
Mission 770 |
| Brand |
Mission |
Mission |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
25-150 watts |
25-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
86 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
5.2 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
45-20,000 Hz |
42-20,000 Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
mineral loaded polypropylene cone |
mineral-loaded polyproylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
low-density nitrile |
low-density nitrile |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
1.25" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
3000Hz |
2900Hz |
| Firing Direction |
Front |
Front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
510.0mm (20.1") |
590.0mm (23.2") |
| Width |
260.0mm (10.2") |
279.4mm (11") |
| Depth |
270.0mm (10.6") |
301.0mm (11.9") |
| Weight |
12.80kg (28.2lbs) |
27.20kg (59.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF, particle board, wood |
MDF, particle board, wood |
| Available Colors |
Walnut Pearl, Black Oak |
Walnut,Black Oak |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
3 years |
3 years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 years |
3 years |