Three Takes on a Classic Mission Idea
The Mission 700, Mission 750, and Mission 770 Classic all share a common thread that runs deep through the brand's history. Each is a two-way vented-box (bass reflex) stand mount speaker built around Mission's Inverted Driver Geometry, which places the tweeter below the mid-bass driver. This arrangement is designed to time-align the sound arriving at a seated listener, so the output from both drivers reaches your ears in proper step. All three also pair a 1.25 inch soft dome tweeter with a mineral-loaded polypropylene bass cone, giving the family a consistent voicing character.
Specifications compared
| Specification | 700 | 750 | 770 Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Two-way vented-box (bass reflex) stand mount | Two way vented box (bass reflex) stand mount with Mission Inverted Driver Geometry | Two-way vented-box (bass reflex) stand mount with Mission Inverted Driver Geometry |
| Driver Array | Mission Inverted Driver Geometry (tweeter below mid-bass driver) | — | — |
| Bass Driver | 6.5 in mineral-loaded polypropylene cone | 5.25 in mineral loaded polypropylene cone | — |
| Tweeter | 1.25 in soft dome | 1.25 in soft dome | 1.25 inch soft dome |
| Sensitivity | 86dB | 86dB | 88dB (2.83V at 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohm (5.2 ohm minimum) | 6 ohms (4.5 ohms minimum) | — |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz to 20kHz | 48Hz to 20kHz | — |
| Bass Extension | 38Hz | 42Hz | — |
| Crossover Frequency | 3.0kHz | 2.4kHz | — |
| Peak SPL | 106dB | 103dB | 117dB |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 to 150W | 25 to 100W | — |
| Finishes | Walnut or Black | Walnut or Black | Walnut or Black, real wood veneer |
| Dimensions | 20.08 x 10.24 x 11.50 in (H x W x D) | — | 23.23 x 11.81 x 12.68 in (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 28.22 lbs each | 19.84 lbs each | 42.33 lbs each |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | — | 13.98 x 8.50 x 12.01 in | — |
| Bass driver | — | — | 8 inch mineral-loaded polypropylene cone |
| Nominal impedance | — | — | 8 ohm (6 ohm minimum) |
| Frequency response | — | — | 42Hz to 20kHz (plus or minus 3dB) |
| Bass extension | — | — | 30Hz |
| Crossover frequency | — | — | 2.9kHz |
| Recommended amplifier power | — | — | 25 to 200W |
| Origin | — | — | Made in Britain, supplied with dedicated stands |
What sets them apart is scale. As you move from the 750 to the 700 to the 770 Classic, the bass driver grows, the cabinet grows, and the bass reaches lower. This guide walks through where each model sits so you can match one to your room, your amplifier, and your listening habits.
The Models Compared
Mission 750
The Mission 750 is the most compact member of the trio, built around a 5.25 inch mineral-loaded polypropylene cone and measuring 13.98 x 8.50 x 12.01 inches at 19.84 lbs each. Its frequency response runs from 48Hz to 20kHz with bass extension down to 42Hz, and it uses the lowest crossover point of the three at 2.4kHz. With a 6 ohm nominal impedance (4.5 ohms minimum), 86dB sensitivity, a 103dB peak SPL, and a recommended amplifier power of 25 to 100W, it sits as the near-field and smaller-room option in this lineup.
Mission 700
The Mission 700 steps up to a 6.5 inch mineral-loaded polypropylene cone in a larger 20.08 x 10.24 x 11.50 inch cabinet weighing 28.22 lbs each. It extends from 45Hz to 20kHz with bass reaching 38Hz, crosses over at 3.0kHz, and carries a peak SPL of 106dB. With an easier 8 ohm nominal impedance (5.2 ohm minimum), 86dB sensitivity, and a broader 25 to 150W amplifier window, it lands as the middle choice, offering more bass reach and headroom than the 750 while remaining a stand mount design.
Mission 770 Classic
The Mission 770 Classic is the largest and most ambitious of the three, using an 8 inch mineral-loaded polypropylene cone in a substantial 23.23 x 11.81 x 12.68 inch cabinet at 42.33 lbs each. It reaches from 42Hz to 20kHz (plus or minus 3dB) with bass extension all the way to 30Hz, crosses at 2.9kHz, and posts the highest peak SPL at 117dB. It is the most sensitive at 88dB (2.83V at 1m), presents an 8 ohm nominal impedance (6 ohm minimum), accepts 25 to 200W, is made in Britain with a real wood veneer finish, and is supplied with dedicated stands.
Which Should You Buy by Scenario
I have a small room or want a near-field desk or bookshelf setup
Choose the Mission 750, whose compact 13.98 x 8.50 x 12.01 inch cabinet and 42Hz bass extension are well suited to smaller spaces and closer listening distances where a larger cabinet could overload the room.
I want a versatile all-rounder for a medium room
Choose the Mission 700, which balances a 6.5 inch bass driver, 38Hz bass extension, and a 106dB peak SPL against a manageable footprint, and its 8 ohm nominal impedance (5.2 ohm minimum) makes it an accommodating load for a wide range of amplifiers.
I have a larger room and want the deepest bass and most headroom
Choose the Mission 770 Classic, which reaches down to 30Hz bass extension and a 117dB peak SPL, the lowest and loudest figures in this comparison, and it arrives with dedicated stands to get it properly positioned.
I run a lower-powered amplifier and want an easy load
Look to the Mission 770 Classic or the Mission 700, both of which present an 8 ohm nominal impedance and the higher minimum dips (6 ohm and 5.2 ohm respectively), while the 770 Classic's 88dB sensitivity means it needs the least power to reach a given volume among the three.
I plan to play loud or drive the speakers hard
Choose the Mission 770 Classic, which accepts up to 200W and tops out at a 117dB peak SPL, giving it the most dynamic ceiling, with the Mission 700 following at up to 150W and a 106dB peak SPL.
A Note on Matching and the Rest of the System
All three are fairly conventional loads, but they differ in demand. The Mission 750 dips to a 4.5 ohm minimum on its 6 ohm nominal impedance and tops out at 100W, so a stable, quality amplifier suits it best, while the Mission 700 (8 ohm, 5.2 ohm minimum, up to 150W) and the Mission 770 Classic (8 ohm, 6 ohm minimum, up to 200W) are more forgiving loads. The 770 Classic's 88dB sensitivity gives it a slight efficiency edge over the 86dB of the other two. Because every model uses Mission's Inverted Driver Geometry with the tweeter below the mid-bass driver, correct height and listening position matter, and the 770 Classic ships with dedicated stands to help you get there.
Come Listen at AEA
The best way to choose among the Mission 700, Mission 750, and Mission 770 Classic is to hear them in person, so visit the All Elite Audio showroom in Timonium, Maryland for a relaxed listen. Please note that demo units rotate, so if there is a particular model you want to audition, reach out ahead of your visit to confirm it is set up and ready.