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Mission 770 Review
Mission 770

Main Features

  • 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:59.90 lbs / 27.20 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 23-1/4"x11-13/16"x12-11/16" / 590 x 279.4 x 301mm
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Mission 770 Review

Mission 770 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker designed by Peter Comeau for Mission. It features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-20,000 Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Mission 770 has an MSRP of 5000$ per pair.

What size of room is the Mission 770 speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Mission 770 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomAverage
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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.)

Mission 770 Speaker Structure
Mission 770 Speaker Structure

What are the speakers in Mission's 7xx Series?

Mission 770 is a member of Mission's 7xx series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Mission 7xx Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Mission 770
42-20k Hz 88 dB8Ω 1 x 8"
Mission 700
Compare
45-20k Hz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"


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What is the Frequency Response of the Mission 770 speaker?

Mission 770 has a Frequency response range of 42-20,000 Hz at ±3dB (30Hz at -6dB) and Power Range of 25-200 watts. At a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Mission 770 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Mission 770, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Mission 770's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Mission 770 Woofer
Mission 770's mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Mission 770's 42Hz:

  • Dynaudio Evoke 20 with Low Frequency of 40 Hz (Compare w/ Mission 770)


Mission 770 Tweeter
Mission 770's Soft-Dome Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of Mission 770?

The Crossover frequency of the Mission 770 is set to 2900Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Mission 770? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Mission 770's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms but can go down to as low as 6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 88 dB.

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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Mission 770 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

88dB of Mission 770 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Minimum Impedance of Mission 770

Even though the nominal impedance of the Mission 770 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Mission is 6 ohms Mission 770 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Mission 770:

  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 10000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Mission 770 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Mission 770 Back View
Mission 770 Back View

Mission 770 External Dimensions and Weight

Mission 770 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 23-1/4inch x 11-13/16inch x 12-11/16inch (590 x 279.4 x 301mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Mission 770 is approximately 841.0cm2 / 130.4inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Mission 770, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Mission 770 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Mission 770 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Mission 770 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

Mission 770 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Mission 770 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Weight

The Mission 770 weighs 27.20kg / 59.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Mission 770's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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Mission 770  on a Stand
Mission 770 on a Stand

Cabinet type and Materials

Mission 770 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF, particle board, wood finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

Port Position

Mission 770 is a Front-firing port speaker

Available colors

Mission 770 is available in Walnut and Black Oak.

Wall Mounting

Mission 770 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.

Speaker Stands

Mission sells a dedicated speaker stand for the Mission 770 with a model name Mission 770 Stand. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at B&H PHOTO and Amazon.

Mission 770 Stand for Mission 770
Mission 770 Stand Speaker Stands for Mission 770

Does the Mission 770 come with a Grille?

Mission 770 comes with magnetic grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Mission 770 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Mission 770  with Grille
Mission 770 with Grille

What's in the Box of Mission 770?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Mission 770, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Mission 770

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Mission 770 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Mission 770

    Warranty

    3 years of parts warranty and 3 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Mission 770
    What is the External Dimensions of Mission 770
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    Mission 770 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandMission
    Full Model NameMission 770
    Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
    Power Range25-200 watts
    Sensitivity88 dB
    Impedance8 ohms
    Frequency Response42-20,000 Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size8-inch
    Woofer Compositionmineral-loaded polyproylene
    Woofer Surroundlow-density nitrile
    Tweeter Size1.25-inch
    Tweeter TypeSoft-Dome
    Crossover freq2900Hz
    Port PositionFront

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypePost
    Biamp InputsNo
    Port PositionFront
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height590.0mm ( 23-1/4-inch)
    Width279.4mm ( 11-13/16-inch)
    Depth301.0mm ( 12-11/16-inch)
    Height590.0mm ( 23-1/4-inch)
    Weight27.20kg ( 59.90 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishMDF, particle board, wood
    Available ColorsWalnut,Black Oak
    Mounting BracketNo
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty3 years
    Labor Warranty3 years
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