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.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Mission 770 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Mission 770 Speaker Structure
Mission's 7xx Series of Loudspeakers
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
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Frequency Response of the Mission 770 Speaker
Mission 770 has a Frequency response range of 42-20,000 Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Mission 770 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Mission 770, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Mission 770's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Mission 770's mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Mission 770's 42Hz:
Mission 770's Soft-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
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.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
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 the Mission 770 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the 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:
Input Type
Mission 770 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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 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 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe 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.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
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
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Amazon.
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
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Mission 770.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
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.