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Mission 780 good value?

Hi,

I'm looking for a pair or small bookshelf speakers or mini-monitors for my bedroom. The shortlisted speakers include Axiom M2i, Mission 780 and NHT SB-1. Due to the small space avalilable as well as the impracticality of positioning the speakers for "pure" listening, I have to either use them as near-field monitors or literally put them in the corners of the room on stands or bookshelves.

My taste in music runs the whole gamut, so there's really no one genre which I particularly like.

Room size:

15 x 12 ft

Amplifier:

NAD C 350

CD Player:

NAD C 540

I am interested in reading opinions on the Mission 780. It seems that they are pretty solid performers but are very little known on the Net.

Advice about other speakers and stuff always welcome too.

Thanks.

Lau
nightfallb22a
phild
603 posts
 
I'm not positive if this is still the case, but most Mission speakers used to be front-ported and designed to be placed 8" from the rear wall. That could be an advantage in near wall or corner placement.

That said, all will sound different and it really all comes down to system symmetry and your own personal tastes. It's best to try in home auditions if you can. Axiom offers 30 day trials. Try to find a dealer that will let you do the same with the Missions or NHTs.
mcfavre4
85 posts
 
I believe Mission speakers to be an excellent value especially at the Audio Advisor closeout prices and a 30 day trial. I have owned the 750LE, 751 and heard the 780. I have also owned the Axiom M3Ti. In my opinion the Missions are a much better speaker at portraying the music. Bass on the little Missions is very quick, tight and tuneful. Mids are natural and the soundstaging is superb. Highs are as they should be as well, not bright or etched but airy and detailed. There is really nothing to complain about for a smaller room. Ports are on the back but they can be used closer to walls than most speakers without muddiness.
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phasecorrect
2,013 posts
 
For small rooms...really hard to surpass Spendors or the new Quad L series...SPendors are more well known in the States...and their current 3/5 is an updated version of the legendary ls 3/5a...very open and full sounding for such a small speaker...they are not cheap however...but at $500-600 used...they will hold their resale value...something to consider when upgrading...I have the nad c350 as well...it will be a great match with either...good luck...
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