Mission LX-3D MKII is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by Mission. It was released in 2020. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Composite fibre Woofer.
A 2-way sealed standmount with a 4 inch composite fibre bass driver and a 1 inch soft-dome treble unit. 86 dB sensitive, 8 ohms nominal (4.5 ohms minimum), 105 Hz to 20 kHz. LX MKII is the entry range: composite-fibre cones and a 25 mm microfibre dome, in a cabinet Mission tuned to be forgiving about placement.
The speaker has a frequency range of 105-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Mission LX-3D MKII has an MSRP of 349$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Mission LX-3D MKII 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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's LX MKII Series of Loudspeakers
LX-3D MKII is a member of Mission's LX MKII series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
See all 9 Mission LX MKII models compared »
Mission LX MKII Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Mission LX-3D MKII Speaker
Mission LX-3D MKII has a Frequency response range of 105-20k Hz and Power Range of 20-80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 105 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from LX-3D MKII so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how LX-3D MKII's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Mission LX-3D MKII?
The crossover frequency of the LX-3D MKII is set to 2.8kHz. 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 LX-3D MKII's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Mission LX-3D MKII is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Mission LX-3D MKII is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Mission LX-3D MKII plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Mission LX-3D MKII
Even though the nominal impedance of the LX-3D MKII is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Mission is 4.5 ohms Mission LX-3D MKII so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Mission LX-3D MKII need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–80 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
LX-3D MKII has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Mission LX-3D MKII External Dimensions and Weight
Mission LX-3D MKII has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6-1/4 x 6-5/16 x 10-1/4inch (158.0 x 160.0 x 260.0mm ).
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 LX-3D MKII is approximately 416.0cm2 / 64.5inch2.
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WeightThe Mission LX-3D MKII weighs 2.85kg / 6.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how LX-3D MKII's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Mission LX-3D MKII has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Wall Mounting
LX-3D MKII doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Mission LX-3D MKII come with a Grille?
LX-3D MKII comes with grilles. 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Mission LX-3D MKII.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Mission LX-3D MKII speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Mission LX-3D MKII