Mission ZX-C2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Mission. It was released in November 2019. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1.5" Ring Dome Tweeter and 4 x 5.25" Aluminium Woofer.
A 2.5-way bass-reflex centre with 4 x 5.25 inch aluminium bass drivers and a 1.5 inch ring dome treble unit. 90 dB sensitive, 8 ohms nominal (4.4 ohms minimum), 48 Hz to 24 kHz. ZX is Mission's flagship range: aluminium cones, a 38 mm ring-dome treble unit whose centre is fixed so the voice coil drives two rings rather than one dome, and the Inverted Driver Geometry that puts the treble unit below the bass/mid.
The speaker has a frequency range of 48-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Mission ZX-C2 has an MSRP of 799$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Mission ZX-C2 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 ZX Series of Loudspeakers
ZX-C2 is a member of Mission's ZX series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Mission ZX Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Mission ZX-C2 Speaker
Mission ZX-C2 has a Frequency response range of 48-24k Hz and Power Range of 25-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, ZX-C2 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how ZX-C2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Mission ZX-C2?
ZX-C2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 430 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2100 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Mission ZX-C2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Mission ZX-C2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Mission ZX-C2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Mission ZX-C2 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Mission ZX-C2
Even though the nominal impedance of the ZX-C2 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Mission is 4.4 ohms Mission ZX-C2 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 ZX-C2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
ZX-C2 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 ZX-C2 External Dimensions and Weight
Mission ZX-C2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-1/16 x 34-5/8 x 12-5/16inch (180.0 x 880.0 x 312.0mm ).
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 ZX-C2 is approximately 2745.6cm2 / 425.6inch2.
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WeightThe Mission ZX-C2 weighs 17.60kg / 38.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how ZX-C2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
Mission ZX-C2 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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.
Does the Mission ZX-C2 come with a Grille?
ZX-C2 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 ZX-C2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Mission ZX-C2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Mission ZX-C2