Mission 750 Compact Standmount Speakers and Mission 778x Integrated Amplifer

Following in the footsteps of the award-laden ?agship Mission 770 – which also heralded Mission’s return to UK-based manufacturing – and even more recently, the Mission 700, the all-new Mission 750 brings the award-winning ‘modern-classic’ design to a whole-new price-point and category.

Unlike the 770 and 700, which are both more than just reintroductions in being ‘bang up to date’ innovations based upon predecessor models, the new Mission 750 is an entirely new concept and model, designed speci?cally to accommodate the market segments and budgets below that of the larger models in the series.

Although equally complex as any loudspeaker, in terms of development, the all-new Mission 750 bene?ts from utilising many of the same innovations of award-winning predecessors, making for a loudspeaker model that is technically advanced yet classically styled.

Starting with the cabinet, the Mission 750’s housing is a mere 355mm (h) x 216 (w) x 270 (d). Perfect for a ‘bookshelf’ speaker application.

Yet, it still employs a design and build standard equal to that of the Mission 700, including the multi-layer sandwich construction and specially developed acoustic damping adhesive complemented by a custom internal bracing structure.

A lining of foam and long-hair ?bre aids internal resonance control, while the custom-pro?led rear re?ex ports aid in bass extension beyond what is traditionally expected from a cabinet of these compact dimensions.

The now-famous-again white front baf?e and Mission logo are instantly recognisable. As too is the rich black or walnut real-wood veneer, albeit in a format more accommodating for smaller spaces and easier placement.
Taking the exceptional Mission 770 aside, you’d be forgiven for expecting a modern Mission loudspeaker to maintain the proprietary Inverted Geometry Design – and the Mission 750 does not disappoint!

IGDs not just a design statement; it is a crucial component of Misson’s loudspeaker design from the original 700 series onwards.

By placing the treble unit below the bass/midrange driver, the length of the sound path is balanced, resulting in sound waves that coincide at the listener’s head height.
This technique improves ‘time alignment’.
However, this design is not simply a matter of inverting the speaker cabinet.
Every aspect of the industrial and mechanical design requires precise calculations to ensure that the positioning, spacing, and alignment contribute to the goal of achieving optimal ‘time alignment’.
This is achieved through a meticulous crossover design process that is of artisan quality.

Model    Mission 750
General description    Two-way standmount
Design philosophy and core technology    
Enclosure type    Bass reflex
Transducer complement    2-way    
Bass driver    5.25" (135mm) mineral loaded polypropylene cone    
Treble driver    1.25" (28mm) Soft Dome    
AV shield    No
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)    86dB
Recommended amplifier power    25W - 100W
Peak power handling    
Peak SPL    103dB
Nominal impedance    6Ω (Compatible 8Ω)
Minimum impedance    4.5Ω
Frequency response(+/-3dB)    48Hz - 20kHz
Bass extension(-6dB)    42Hz
Crossover frequency    2.4kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres)    12.2L
Dimensions (mm)    
Height (on plinth)    355mm
Width    216mm
Depth (with terminals)    (270 + 35) mm
Carton size    565 * 395 * 485 mm
Net weight    9.0kg / pcs
Gross weight    19.5kg / ctn
Finish    Walnut or Black Oak real wood veneer with white bafe finish
Standard accessories    rubber feet

Over the past 45 years, Mission has become famed for loudspeakers that break the norms of price-point, technology and design. Yet, in its illustrious history, Mission was also responsible for some equally prolific hi-fi electronics.

Thus, the Mission 778X is a revisit of a classic Mission amplifier concept that was the Mission 778 – an affordable integrated amplifier that offered simplicity in operation but over-performed in the driving of loudspeakers.

Today’s Mission 778X maintains the influence of simplistic operation, large tractile controls, and a multitude of inputs. It’s a compact, ’80s inspired integrated amplifier that is fully equipped to meet the demands of modern music lovers, from vinyl fans to digital streamers. Modern twists, such as LED level indicators and all-encompassing connectivity options, make the 778X a truly contemporary integrated amplifier. Boasting a genuine 65 watts (@4 ohms) of power via an utterly modern and refined signal path, to standards akin to the exemplary standards to which Mission loudspeakers are developed.

General Description    Digital-to-Analogue Converter, Stereo Amplifier
Design Philosophy and Core Technology    • Integrated Amplifier (45 watts @8 ohms, 65 watts @4 ohms)
• ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference Chip
• Ultra-low Noise Digital Audio File Compability (384kHz PCM, DSD256) • Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX / AAC) Support
• Dedicated High-performance, Low-noise MM Phono Stage
• Headphone AMP With High-speed Output Signal Transition
• USB Upgrade Support
• Large Tractile Controls With LED Level Indicators
Inputs    1 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, 1 x PC USB, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/AAC),
2 x AUX,1 x RCA (Phono MM)
Outputs    1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x RCA (PRE Out)
Sampling Frequency    Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz;
PC USB:44.1kHz-384kHz(PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256

Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)    236x98x380.6
Carton Size (mm) ( W X H X D)    450x392x175
Net Weight    6.3kg
Finish    Black / Silver
Power requirements (depending on region)    220-240V ~ 50/60Hz; 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz
Standard Accessories    Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antenna