💯 WORTH IT!!! MISSION AUDIO SPEAKERS! 770 Speaker Review

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@Labor_Jones]

Good Show! Sometimes btw, I turn up the speed and 'quiet the sound' to be sure I get to the end. not always, but sometimes. .... Yes I really want those speakers.

[@Conservative-Dad]

Awesome videos! Can you review the new Sony sound bar ht s400? Please and thanks

[@KristiWright]

@Yama Fanboy 09:04

[@joerosen5464]

This is the iconic Mission speaker. Truly Mission is a "one-hit wonder" speaker company, hence the absolute necessity to resurrect this model, AS WAS, in order to save it from the ashcan of Audio History...EVERY single Mission speaker I've heard other (IOW, after...🙄) than the 770 that followed it, including the "770 Freedom" were/are puerile!😬🙉😲😰😝😛 The Cyrus line of electronics that followed was decent enough, & undoubtedly saved the company.🤔 A superb review Andrew, I also liked hearing Kristi's comments & POV as the commentary of 2 intelligent & highly perceptive connoisseurs is better than one! You absolutely NAILED 🔨🔨🔨 the sound of the speakers. Even though I have yet to hear these reissues, your descriptions of their sound is EXACTLY what the originals that I know so well & spent many years listening to sound like. This suggests that the team at Mission (IAG? Peter Comeau, then?) got this authentic as possible! Hopefully not down to making a carbon copy of the original (SEAS?) tweeter, which was one of the very first to use the miracle 💩 known as "ferrofluid" to enhance power handling & nothing else 🙉😛🔨. It gave the original a "shiny" colouration that turned into outright GLARE in the trebles, & the ferrofluid oil in the voice coil gap would dry up & increase viscosity or otherwise get "contaminated" just after the warranty ran out (!🙄😡), sooner with the injudicious use if the volume control (Ahem!), & then the treble became frankly UNLISTENABLE at that point 😱😨😵😵😵😢! Mission were nevertheless good enough to send my friend a fresh set of replacement tweeters, gratis(!!!), despite the recent expiration of their 5 year warranty!😮😘 The 770's were enough of a revelation in their time to still be a breath of fresh air now. But what they did in late '70s Britain was quite the shock to English ears bred & used to the likes of QUAD ESL's, various commercialised BBC Monitors (LS3/5a, LS6, LS5/9...), giant IMF transmission line jobs, KEF's, and Bowers & Wilkins DM2/II's, DM6's ("the Pregnant Penguin"😉) & oh so polite DM7's... Instead of being like all those; modest pieces of Victorian parlour furniture designed to blend into room corners & with soft trebles, low efficiency & "polite" dynamics, unfocused & vague imaging, & thuddy bloated bass that was closer to sonic diahorrea than actual distinct & recognisable notes!😪😴🤒 Then along comes this bolt from the blue, lighting the blue touch paper!💥😯😮 Designed to played with dowdy front grilles removed, IN YO FACE! white front panel with GIANT logo in a bleeding edge modern script, with some of the tightest bass you'll ever hear but not "enhanced" by not going very low, an utterly neutral presentation with that *very* slight hint of artfully-judged midrange forwardness, a soaring treble of near frightening speed & exquisite articulation, a remarkably "boxless" presentation with dynamics all out of proportion to the compact enclosure & more like a professional monitor speaker in a Rock Music Studio! Suddenly, English speaker design was catapulted forward 10 years; leaving the "Pipe & Slippers" crowd dazed & confused like deer caught in the headlights of oncoming traffic! Too bad about the cheesy stands on these new ones. And no, they appear to be decent in your video...🤔😕 As for comparing an Abbey Road grade of studio monitor to a bunch of incredibly coloured, off-the-charts distortion DIRTBAG drivers made from recycled carboard & mated to ringing, resonant, & SQUONKing horns, with NO evidence that any particular effort was put into having these CRAP drivers mate to one another with a crossover much more complicated than a scramble-wound coil of 22ga wire & a single 5μF, 5¢ electrolytic capacitor, all thrown into a big, HIGHLY resonant, empty-sounding MDF box w/o any apparent sound absorbing materials used inside it, AT ALL, that sounds no better than the glue & sawdust that MDF is made of, that MAY🤔, SORT OF,😕 "KINDA"🤒 sound "OK"🤓 at a VERY low volume, but then sounds like an ongoing TRAIN WRECK as soon as you turn up the volume up beyond a whisper (or more than 2 instruments try to play simultaneously!😜)... There IS, NO, comparison!!! I'm glad I don't own speakers that emulate a live rock or pop concert sound. Because I can't count on one finger ANY of the dozens of live shows I've ever attended that didn't leave my ears TERRORISED 😱😱😱 & ringing, & just plain HURTING 😬🙉😬🙉😬 for days after from the singularly AWFUL 💩 NOISE I was subjected to in a venue with acoustics worse than the public bathrooms in a train station by speakers with badges like "Altec" "JBL" "Klipsch" & "University" plastered on their FUGLY beat-up & abused cabinets!!! 🙄🔫

[@jamesminotto8036]

I used to work for Mission when I lived in England. I knew the Azima brothers, Henry and Farad very very well. Peter Comeau has kept the Mission sound alive and brought the latest technology to these speakers without sacrificing what Farad and Henry had in mind with the original 770's, still my favorite Missions. Your excellent review paid tribute to a wonderful company and the listening pleasure thousands of audiophiles around the world have experienced. I'm getting mine soon!

[@KristiWright]

So glad you enjoyed this one!

[@twizzian]

I also worked for Mission for 12 years, enjoyed my time there, had rosewood 783’s paired with an Arcam Alpha 9. Was at Quad for 16 years before Mission. Still miss those days. The demise of British Audio manufacturing is a very sad loss.

[@rd9277]

My current speakers are original 770 Freedoms. LOVE them! Picked them up for $225 CDN this spring from an online auction.

[@hashemfromthelandofophir3670]

I used to own the 770 Freedoms as well from the late 80s until the early 90s.....

[@leepuddefoot-attackanglego7734]

Glad you finally reviewed Mission speakers. I grew up in the UK, but now live in the USA and Mission speakers have always been awesome. Thanks

[@adamtaylor9617]

So glad to see MISSION still kicking ass. My first real speakers were mission 701s and I must have had them for ten years. Best rock speakers I've ever owned.

[@glorialethgo128]

The search is FINALLY over! After watching more reviews than the law allows, you had me at "Their speed, detail, and texture retrieval were captivating from the moment I pressed play". And, as Kristi gave them high marks as well, that made the decision to pull the trigger that much easier👍 They arrived in my home several hours ago, and all that I can say is that I definitely made the right choice for my listening tastes.

[@ednewmy]

Good to see some coverage for Mission! They were an absolute go to speaker brand in the UK when I first got into hi-fi in the 90s. Don't seem to get much if any love these days.

[@mike2kslam419]

In the UK, back in the 2000’s, Mission speakers were a rite of passage to the wider Hi-fi world for most of that generation. Aways we’re good speakers at a fair price.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I could see that. I recall Mission being more of a presence in the US in the late 90s to the early 2000s but I hadn't seen much from them until recently.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

You’re all a few decades too late folks, I remember having them in 78. Mission used to sell them in one single box along with its dedicated wooden stands, heavy box at £365 a pair when introduced.

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

I have a pair of Mission 731speakers and Mission Micrometer stands tucked away, from back in the day. May put a video up with them at some point. 😉

[@calibre00]

For sure! I had a pair of M74 floorstanders from new which while not perfect.. were amazing for the money, owned them for 18 years as I never saw a reason to upgrade. Here in NZ nobody really knew about them, my neighbors found out 😂

[@bryandoherty6426]

My question is which is better the ew version or the original

[@grayfool]

So glad you like the Missions. I've had several sets of Missions over the years and still have a pair of MX3i as front home theatre speakers. I remember the original 770s being great back in the day. Thanks guys, Nice one.

[@xsamitt]

I have the 770 and they are the real deal!

[@jimmydaves]

My first step into "higher end" speakers came in 1989 when I bought a pair of Mission Cyrus 781's monitor speakers. I went to a "Hi-end" store for the first time and was just so impressed with the vocals these speakers could produce. I bought them.

[@BoomerPlusUltra]

Even though I’m not in the market for speakers this nice - I still enjoy learning about something that would never have crossed my path were it not for this channel. Part of being an audiophile - someone who loves music reproduction - is simply being aware of what’s out there. It’s how you know you’ve gotten a good deal or even if something is right for you. Thanks for providing a variety of reviews across the spectrum to enlighten us all. Side note - I love that Mission logo on the front. Looks super cool.

[@KristiWright]

We appreciate you watching even when you aren't in the market for something new!

[@BoomerPlusUltra]

@@KristiWright - I was until last week when I bought the Polk Audio R700s after I came across your glowing review. Shame we can’t buy all the speakers. I still enjoy learning about new stuff. Who knows when the upgrade/ sidegrade bug will bite again.

[@cheeky1664]

I love the title of this review... I love the way it was written, the information you describe and how it was presented. As ever, the interaction between the both of you, is wonderful! Arguably, this was its own "Master Class" of a video! Thank you so much! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much!

[@gklinger]

My first exposure to high-end audio was listening to my dad's 770s as a kid. Then I got my first set of speakers and I learned the generally accurate 'you get what you pay for' lesson.

[@clarencehoover6748]

Always refreshing to hear both of your perspectives. Thank you!

[@MichaelTheOrange]

This is such a well organized review considering the breadth of topics discussed. Thank you for breaking down the comparisons between speakers and for making the point that horns/e-stats/intimate speakers aren’t the same and shouldn’t be considered as such. Cheers

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate you watching all the way through to the end!

[@hobblyjig]

Thanks for doing a quick comparison to the Wharfedale Linton’s.

[@chrissprang226]

When I was a kid, I saved to buy a pair of Mission 700. The 707, 727 and 770 were just a dream. Glad to see they are back!

[@matthewsmith1461]

I remember my first pair or actual book shelf speakers 24 years ago we a pair of mission 701’s made I. The UK. Loved them, and actually still have them on a shelf in the garage.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Based on my experience with the new 770, I have no doubt these (and other Mission speakers) will stand the test of time! Thanks for tuning in this morning!

[@brentonsmith5361]

HI There from the UK. My first mission speakers was the Mission M71i budget book shelf/stand mount speakers. They where very popular in the UK. Great sounding small book shelf/stand mount speakers. Now i own a pair of mission QX2 MKII in walnut stand mount speakers. Fantastic build quality and a excellent sounding budget stand mount speakers. I'm very glad that the mission 770's have been tested and reviewed for the US audience and globally. I am sure some viewers will appreciate mission speakers. Fantastic insightful and informal review from Andrew and with the added positive comments from Kristi.

[@hashemfromthelandofophir3670]

I own a few pairs of Mission M71i and you're right they sound stunning considering their size....I use them in my 2nd set-up....I have also owned the 770s during the late 80s early 90s.

[@timball4892]

Another outstanding review! Thanks. I really enjoyed and agree with your analysis on different speaker types. Horn, electrostatic, planar, etc. Having recently owned Cornwall IV's, Wharfedale Lintons and a few others I now have Magnepan 3.7i's. I'm quite happy with them but still enjoy other types. I also own Rogers LS3/5A's and a pair of CSS Criton 2TDX tower kits. Each has a very different sound and I enjoy them all. I also kind of miss my CW's and may end up buying another pair of Heritage speakers. I'm watching the used market since Klipsch fixed their pricing with dealers. Your description of the differences in sound, live vs studio and the type of speaker is just about as perfect a description as I have heard. Thanks to you and Kristi for your reviews. I watch every one of them! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Magnepan as well as a review of Harbeth and Spendor as they both have a unique presentation. Just a thought.

[@Harry-Giles]

While I wouldn’t personally want the 770s for aesthetic reasons. I enjoyed the review even more than expected because of your enthusiasm for them. Thanks guys.

[@boba2783]

Good to see you enjoyed them as you’ve had a few bumpy reviews lately so it’s nice to be back in recommendation column.

[@KristiWright]

They can't all be winners ;-).

[@deanokay666]

Back in the late 90s, my first hifi separates system included the Mission 731 speakers. Cheap at about £130. They gave me the hifi bug, and I soon "upgraded" to B&W 603 S2 at around £700 which were very disappointing. I lived with them for far too many years. However, following a recent house move, and some dusty renovation works, my "good" system is currently boxed up in favour of my sacrificial, old Sony AV amp and Mission 731s - OMG!! I clearly made a mistake upgrading them.... The 770s, hear I come - house renovations, completed !!

[@1959ludo]

About 30 years ago I went to a dealer to hear a pair of Kef Reference One speakers. The dealer said he had a pair of Mission speakers in same price range. I knew nothing about that brand but I gave it a go. We listened to classical music and rock music. The listening session took a little bit longer than 3 hours. It was a close call but the Kef was my favorite. Later on I was in the market for a desktop solution and without thinking I bought a pair of small Missions and they were fantastic. So I can imagine that the new Missions are sounding great. Greetings, Ludo Belgium

[@leeharveydarke]

I grew up around a pair of Mission 700's and this is like travelling back in time!

[@dan-qe1tb]

I too regularly use The Crystal Method's Vegas disc to test both bass and dynamics. I don't listen to as much techno as I used to, but that is one that I still enjoy. Comin' Back is good for female vocals, and it was recorded lively,

[@gshodge]

I have a pair of Mission 780's from the early 80's. Spent many, many hours with them over a lot of years. Loved the sound these produced. Over time, my tweeters have given up and there are no replacements I can locate. If these new 770's are nearly as good I can understand the price / value proposition.

[@InspiredByBrad]

These era Missions have ferrofluid in the tweeters that dries and thickens with age and muffles the voice coil. I’m about to attempt to replace the ferrofluid on my 760’s and am wishing for a renewed sound.

[@billtait6457]

I have used Mission lx2+ speakers for one year now , 6.5 " woofers .no sub needed. They are detailed and none fatiquing . I can listen to these all day long .The more we listen, they seem to be getting better sounding , if that's possible . I do have to agree that mission sould rethink the styling of the new 770's logos and stands.Good review BTW .

[@felixlaboy1453]

Amazing video and review as always guys. Love how your wife is involve in the review with u.

[@jarms40]

Really good discussion about how some speaker designs aren’t necessarily “better” they’re just “different.” Besides, speakers are so room dependent that a great speaker in one room can be not-so-great in another.

[@ExcelsiorTech]

Crystal Method! Haha nice! I love how you use lots of different types of content in your testing! 👍

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

They definitely have style I’ve added them to my list of potential speakers to try to listen/consider in the future. Thanks for the review

[@syanhc]

It felt like an episode of my favourite dynamic duo: Batman and Robin. Really...you need captions like "POW" or "BAAM!". Great to see that you are reviewing all these British companies. We do our country proud!

[@KristiWright]

😍

[@syanhc]

Actually it’s not easy to audition these speakers in the UK. The selling price here is much cheaper: £3500 and they are easy to buy. However, there are so few Hifi stores in the UK now. Richer Sounds is the only store around in my city that can let customers audition speakers and amps. I’m not sure what it’s like in the US for Hifi stores.

[@daniannaci3258]

No. 1965 Batman style “pow” or “bam” captions are out of place here. I doubt if 8 year old children yet have the budget for these Mission speakers.

[@syanhc]

Haha....The wry humour is just scintillating! Truly made me laugh!

[@mathewbaines2506]

I’ve still got a pair of mission 770 I’ve not used them for many years but they was good back in the day 👌🏻

[@MDavis2112]

On a separate subject, I saw your DIY parts list for speaker cables, thanks for sharing that sir! 🤘

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for checking out the description links that Kristi leaves for y'all.

[@KristiWright]

Yes, thank you!!

[@MDavis2112]

Thanks Kristi!

[@stephencosta6814]

What a wonderful review you guys hit it on the nail you gave me all the comparisons that I wanted to know about once again fantastic work thank you guys

[@simosakolettis]

I can’t wait to hear these! I’ve finally found a place nearby (sort of) that carries many of the brands you review. I’m hoping they’ll get these at some point! Great review.

[@davidalmieda6617]

Just watched this video. I've owned 770 Freedoms (MKIV)since 1990. Originally paired with a Sansui AU-G99X. Stunning sound as the Missions crave power although boasting a 91db SPL. They come alive when pushed hard. Clarity, Soundstage, and detail. In studio sound? Absolutely. These speakers impress to this day. I do run a sub as they do drop a bit after 50hz.

[@morganleblanc730]

Great review on a speakers I have loved since the 80's. I was in college and as a bartender I saved for six months to buy a set of Mission 727's. They were stolen a year later along with the rest of my system. I promise you I did not pay anywhere close the to 770 price range. I currently own a pair of mission 8VET bookshelf speakers powering my system in my garage. So thank you for your fabulous review and bringing back great memories!

[@gregorytrane7828]

I remember the original Mission 770's and listening to them in the showrooms. Their sound really stood out in any detailed presentations. Then I read all the reviews and they were very favorable. These speakers are going to be a winner for Mission in my estimation because of their heritage, proven design, flexibility for producing great sound of different program material and ease of placement. Good review as always.

[@rajeshnair5583]

Great review, as always! I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the comments, but Mission and Wharfedale are part of the same company: IAG. In fact, the new 770's designer is the same chap who designed the Lintons: Peter Comeau. Oh, and speaking of the Lintons, Peter has just launched their big brother: the Dovedale. Time to pick up the phone, Andrew :)

[@99fulham99]

I had a pair of these back in 1980 -They were flavour of the month with reviewers then . Then they were properly tested and found to be lacking . The front port suffers from "chuffing" and we owners resorted to packing with straws. I eventually shipped them with me to Oz and sold them. Bought a pair of Infinity Kappa 9's . Now that is a speaker!

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

These would probably be the perfect speakers for me, for a number of reasons. I love the look, the fact they're probably fine without a sub, and I actually like the stands. If I could only afford them.

[@xsamitt]

I hope some day you do get them! God Bless!

[@capuchadou-44]

Thanks, Andrew and Kristi, for whetting my appetite just when I thought I was content. These might be a great alternative to my JBL 4319 monitors which have served me well for a few years now.

[@josephchamberlain3681]

Nice review! Always good to see you vibing with a product. I'm a Maggie fan at this point, not sure I could move away from their style of presentation. I'm really hoping that they are brought into the conversation here in a more meaningful way as I'm sure they are cross shopped with speakers that you review, but I also understand they can be difficult to get a hold of as far as review samples. Anyway, thought I'd pop in and drop a comment for your algorithm ;) Cant wait to see what's next!

[@KristiWright]

Thank you for showing some love! We appreciate it :)

[@terrym1065]

Enjoyed Mission speakers to no end back in the day although never owned them. My brother in law let me use them while he was stationed in Germany while in the military. I didn't want to give them back but I ultimately ended up with a pair of ADS L1590's which still amaze today.

[@BryanRuby]

I definitely like the look and sound of new speakers that give a nod to vintage era speakers like these Mission speakers do. It got me thinking. Is the lure of vintage looking/sounding speakers have more to do with they are what we already know or are "new design' lacking something?

[@jhiss100]

These are gorgeous. I have no experience with Mission, but man these are just gorgeous. Would love these.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You'd likely be happy FOREVER should you get a pair.

[@TheChrisleekay]

I really rate Mission. I have a pair of their 753's floor-standers from the early 90's. Sold for about £600 a pair back then but you can pick them up on the bay now for under £500. I think I paid a little under £400 for mine! Best £400 I ever spent!! :)

[@AlexFlaxenburg]

Love the nod to The Crystal Method :) Such an amazing sound that has lasted the test of time.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

100%, I don't know if they've made a bad album.

[@AlexFlaxenburg]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I agree. I don’t think they have really ever put out anything bad.

[@jeronronnunkoffunk4691]

Awesome 👏🏾 enjoyed I’d seen another person covered the new 770, rescued a very nice old original pair five -six years ago from scrap hauler. I did love the speakers, and great range overall in a small room! One difference is originals I believe had the wire terminals on bottom in an odd spot designed for the stands they had at the time. Unfortunately the woofers did succumb to a problematic amp with DC , but replaced the woofers and moved them to a good home of a buddy! They are still among my favorites of the many speakers I’ve had. Thanx 4 a Cool review glad to see Mission has brought them back! ✌🏽💯💯🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Raymondey]

Great review! I have Mission QX-2 bookshelf speakers and they are also wonderful 👍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Good to know and thanks for sharing!

[@thieveslikeus1985]

As usual, a great review. On my list. And like, Top Gun Maverick, I love the nostalgia 😎. I liked the originals but never loved them. Sounds like the new 770 are a vast improvement.

[@bdmcn]

I’d recommend Skylan Stands out of Canada. I use them for my large monitor Omegas - super well-built stands, and fillable.

[@watcheswork1217]

Skylan are fantastic.

[@edwarddiogu6377]

Watched from Nigeria. Always looking forward to your reviews, but sad how confused I become each time on what exactly I should buy because you have a way of making each reviewed speakers, amps and receivers feel like they're uniquely the very best. But thanks all the same and good balance from Madam Christy.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you for watching, Edward!

[@tonyclark6235]

Can’t wait to hear these if and when they ever get to Australia!!….

[@michaelmcintyre9179]

just a thought, Andrew ,Kristy, if we took the stand , assembled tight as can be to a welding shop and had the 8 corners spot welded , where you couldn't see the weld , that should improve sturdiness , greatly

[@timball4892]

Thanks!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much, Tim! We appreciate the love.

[@KristiWright]

Thanks, Tim!

[@xsamitt]

These speakers are really incredible!!! People you can believe !!! Shockingly good!

[@allenwilliams8962]

@xsamitt - Did you test these against the Forte IV's by chance?

[@xsamitt]

@@allenwilliams8962 No....don't have those.

[@allenwilliams8962]

@@xsamitt We want you to critique the 770's to the Lintons. Andrew glossed over the comparison with "the Lintons were outclassed by the 770's" Me and other viewers are demanding a more comprehensive comparison! Help us out :)

[@naviros]

@@allenwilliams8962 I own both. I haven't done a direct A/B (They're in different houses), but I would say if you're wanting delicacy, details and nuance as mentioned in the review, go with the Mission 770s. Lintons are great for rock and metal, where you're not exactly looking for details. They're also great for blues and jazz but not at the same level of clarity you get from the Missions. Just as relaxed, but giving you the "saloon-level" intimacy and soundstage when paired with the right sources and amplification. I owned the Lintons before getting the Missions and I would say they're significantly better, and I haven't even driven them to their limits with my Marantz Model 40n and Pontus II 12th DAC.

[@allenwilliams8962]

@@naviros are you saying the Lintons are significantly better or the Mission 770's? Thanks this is a great reply and explanation!

[@maestro0428]

I run Mission Argonauts in my listening room (along with four custom 12" subs) and I love em. They are older but built like tanks and I got them years back for a song!

[@IamVintage72]

I just picked up a nice pair of Focal chorus 807v's for less than 400. Super nice. I really like the look of these Mission 770s. They remind me of a of a few different speakers. They look super clean and well built

[@JeffHeon]

A wonderful review of a beautiful speaker!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you kindly!

[@laurensmith485]

Mission have always built good speakers,I use to have missions in the 90s they were brilliant all rounder speakers 👍🏼

[@nebojsagrujovic3709]

I would pair, or try, this speakers with Roksan blak or Rega aethos amps. Great review and it seems this is one of the most complete speakes for the money.

[@yardleylfc]

Collecting my 770s on Monday..pairing with Roksan Blak...cant wait for the journey...love all the reviews they ate gutting.

[@AudioThings]

​@@yardleylfc Very interesting speakers, how do you like them?

[@ramin3080]

I really enjoyed this video and I went back to my teenage years when there was a tough competition between MISSION speakers and CELESTION. I don't know if you have heard the sound of these two brands at that time or not, but they were both of the best, and I had my own 35i CELESTION speaker made in England with NAKAMICHI amplifier two years ago, and it had a unique sound. Thank you for bringing back good memories.

[@lalkhan6836]

Hi both Im from uk and I've had m33i floor standing speakers for about 7 years and going of my preference these are the best.love you both you do a wonderful reviews.thanks

[@lawchoongseng789]

I love the logo. Great review 👍👍👍

[@jawito5378]

Very helpful review! I remember tat I listened to the mission 770 at the High End in Munich and it sounded fantastic concerning voices high and midtones but the bass seemed a little bit less convincing. However, I will test it again on a local store fore sure. Thanks for the review. Jan

[@sdr6950]

These speakers are beautiful.

[@treavorkuipers6646]

The 773e was a very good speaker especially for female voice which is often hard to repoduce accurately. Powered with Rotel back in 2003 beat wharedales, B&W, etc back then... keep up excellent work love you guys

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you, Treavor!

[@adamlink7561]

Those are beautiful looking. The graphics right on the front are not my favorite but I would keep the grills on. Question though, I have a pair of Model 5’s in a smaller room I am looking at a pair of Forte’s for a much larger room, I also love the live presence that the Fortes give. Would a speaker like the Mission just give me a better / more refined Model 5 “sound” I really want something different so I can have multiple sonic experiences. Within the same house.

[@HambledonRehab]

Started with 761’s added 762’s, then 763’s which my brother now has. Full 5.1 around the 782’s which my parents have Great brand 👍

[@robk5745]

I’ve sold my Harbeths as they got a bit boring after owning them for over a year. I think these are the next way to roll, seems like they have more excitement to them and lots of great character, and I always love a front ported speaker for easy room placement. Those stands are lame though, some solid wood 4 post stands would be a nice upgrade

[@TheSissyFace]

Which ones did you have?

[@robk5745]

@@TheSissyFacep3esr xd model

[@DC_loves_scotch]

I wish more speakers did forward facing ports , it sure makes it easier for placement, even down firing ports are better than rear ports. Andrew, would you say this is true for most speakers? Rear ports make placement finicky?

[@tonyhamady3756]

Thank you and Kristi, extremely good review. I'm now so interested about mission 770

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joaquinrubio3230]

I live the review as you know I love my cerwin vega sl15 but I do love to listen to speakers that have beautiful highs and good mids I would enjoy these

[@word2RG]

those look great in your room and w that response, (wow) theyre a keeper.

[@gregkirby7298]

I saw these in the background a video or three ago and have anxiously awaited the review. I’m just so darn envious that you get to experience all these speakers. It’s got to be a thrill setting up another set each time you prepare for a review. Anyway, loved the review. Obviously a terrific sounding speaker and a great throwback. Personally I’m half music, half movies guy so something like the R700 is a better fit and at $5k I’m more of a forte iv buyer. Beautiful speaker and obviously another great option!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The R700 (not compared here) is arguably one of the best buys in hifi right now under $2K, full stop!

[@gregkirby7298]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews You nailed the rz50 which I was finally able to purchase and it’s fantastic. Eventually the R700 will return to stock. I’m patient.

[@KristiWright]

@@gregkirby7298 You can order them here bit.ly/3RcQR5Z and have them in 4-6 weeks. I'm guessing this is safer than "waiting" for stock to replenish.

[@KristiWright]

CORRECTION, they ^ actually have the walnut finish in stock. We had the R200s in walnut and thought they were really nice. :)

[@gregkirby7298]

@@KristiWright You’re da bomb. I wanted the Walnut. I had seen the black in stock earlier. They are on the way!! Robinson/Wright to the rescue.

[@ajvanderven]

My favourite Mission speakers are the 750 Limited Editions. Not the best, but back in 1998 good for the money.

[@avro66]

Had the original 770 back in 89 along with the mission cyrus 2 and pxr power supply, great sounding in the day. The new version look very interesting.

[@ben23a31]

Great review, had a pair back in the late 80's handed down to me from my brother in-law and used them with (at the time) a "high end Sanyo receiver. Didn't really appreciate them (who knew) compared to the 12" Cerwin Vega's that hit a lot harder. I think you stay a step ahead of most reviewers by bringing in not so common brands to the audience 👍🏽. Soooooo, maybe a look at the NHT C-Series C-3 three way bookies for throwback purposes ?

[@jdekong3945]

Nice review, interesting how that 70`s & 80`s look is back in vogue with some manufacturers

[@bradbortner2601]

How would you compare them vs Polk r700 you just reviewed?

[@peterwood2633]

I thought the stands looked crap when these were announced. Torsional rigidity looks poor? But they're made in my home country so they must be good:D I'd love the great bass texture but I've gone Lintons and have been surprised. The price is just astonishing and that sold them.

[@brucesamuelson7541]

I think they must be really great I don't recall you giving such a rave review on any speakers likewise

[@jimgardner5129]

Hi folks. Great review today but you're making me feel old. :) Friend of mine from the 70's still uses his original Missions in his rig. I guess quality never goes out of style.

[@phonatic]

Wow, that's really a beautiful classic design speaker. It fits your living room perfectly! Awesome! Edit: Have you also found front ported speaker to be easier in placement as those with backports?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It did look good in our room and sounded EVEN BETTER! Thanks for watching!

[@jmax5105]

Good looking speaker and great review! At about the 1:30 mark, you teased that maybe pairing it with an A/V Receiver (your RZ50) was not the best idea? I'm still not sure why, and maybe I need more information. With the modern A/V receivers out there (like the Marantz SR8015 or the RZ50 you mentioned), is this still a valid thing? I am glad that you tried it out. Is there something that I'm really missing when it comes to A/V receiver vs. standalone amps? I just want one piece of equipment to do it all for me. Am I wrong? Like you always say, the only one that has to be happy with the sound of my system, is me..... but am I really missing something by not trying out an amp?

[@AT-wl9yq]

There's definitely a difference. There is nothing wrong with a receiver if you're going to use all the features like you would need in a HT system. If you buy it just to listen to 2ch music, the same money can be put to better use. One of the Rotel amps he mentioned in the video should be a very good match.

[@AudioheavenDenmark]

The new 770 is among the best in way monitor's out there. And it's killer price is a no brainer. It sounds even better on a pure tube setup.

[@danielbrown2715]

Great review guys, obviously i haven't heard the latest 770's that said my favourite mission speakers i used to own were the 752 Freedoms, simply wonderful speakers and only £650 (about $1000)? Although that was back in 1996. I honestly think they would still be right up there with speakers today between £1500-£2000

[@ilunga146]

I like the logo. I'll probably never get to hear these, as I'm no longer in a $5000 speaker phase in life, but I sure will remember them.

[@l_speed8797]

I agree with Kristi. I like the logo on the front. Is it overstated? Sure, compared to most brands, but i think it looks good when combined with the white front. It helps that the text is classy and it's not a cheap glued on logo plate. As to the stands, well, that was a straight budgetary, we want to make more money, copout on the part of Mission. When looking at the Lintons, the stands are as much a work of art as the speakers. When spending $5k, i'd expect the stands to have as much thought put into the design as they put into the speaker and logo. The money saving afterthought they obviously are is pretty awful at this price point.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If they had stands similar to the Lintons...game over!

[@l_speed8797]

Yeah, it seems like a real missed opportunity on their part. Hell, the Linton stands cost $500 if you buy them separately. No one complains about the Linton's being "too expensive" at $2000 with $500 stands. If you've already decided to spend $5k on a set of speakers, you're not going to suddenly change your mind if Mission says it's $5,500 with a set of top shelf stands.

[@projectgothamgtr]

I'd like to propose a new speaker size term for speakers like this, the L100s, model 5s etc. that are too big to be bookshelf but not big enough to be floorstanders or tower speakers. Since they are essentially BIG bookshelf style speakers, why not call this category "Bigshelf"? Great review as always. I love this channel!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Not the worst idea I've ever heard :).

[@erics.4113]

I like how back in the day, they would actually call these bookshelf speakers. And then there was... IKEA

[@sourceonepainting]

Great review just joined happy to be here. The 770 is a little beyond my budget. I am purchasing the KLH model fives to replace my just passing away paradigm studio 20s v2. One speaker the driver gave up. I have a twenty year old rotel rb1080 amp still kicking along great. 200 watts per channel what is your thoughts on the match up with the model fives and my amp. Also once again thank you and your wife for good grounded audio advice. Thank you

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hi Tom and welcome to the channel! My guess is that your old Rotel will work just fine with the Fives.

[@watcheswork1217]

Great review. Really nice looking speakers. Any idea how these might stack up against Harbeth 30.2 XDs?

[@williemclean3224]

Love the big logo.

[@dustinstorey6779]

These are beautiful! Love the classic white and black woofers, the white cabinet front and the walnut finish. Really glad to hear they sound as good as they look. I wish I could afford them but that’s not Mission fault. The only thing I might prefer is if the grills were white instead of black because they have a such a modern, light look with them off but with them on they just look a little less special. Great review, also they look amazing in your house!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hmm, white grilles, never considered that. I like where your head is at! Thanks for tuning in and spending time with us this morning!

[@nickbutler9943]

Have a pair of their much smaller brothers (Mission 731s) in the office setup currently - they sound very nice driven by a similarly aged NAD 302 integrated (being fed Spotify via a WIIM mini). Best part was being able to get the 731s (with mini stands) for $45 (CDN) secondhand 😁

[@keirrasmussen]

These have a very similar look to my Paradigm Monitor 3’s which I absolutely love