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Mission 701 bookshell speakers set werkt prima. Kasten zijn netjes. Frontdoeken vertonen gebruikssporen en blijven minder goed op de kast zitten, maar is te verhelpen. Deze set is nét wat groter dan d
This €35 listing for used Mission 701 bookshelf speakers is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €37 and significantly under the median of €43 from recent EUR comparable listings. At this price, the asking amount is clearly a genuine deal for a well-regarded vintage model, assuming the unknown condition isn’t catastrophically damaged.
The Mission 701 is a classic 1990s British bookshelf speaker known for its balanced, natural sound and solid build, with a frequency range reaching down to 50 Hz. Originally priced around £250–£300 new in 1995 (roughly €300–€360 then), they’re now relatively rare in good shape. For a fellow enthusiast, this is a low-risk opportunity to grab a pair of respected vintage speakers at a price that rewards patience and quick action—especially if they still have original grilles or stands.
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Mission Electronics, a British hi-fi icon, was founded in 1977 by Farad Azima in the UK, rapidly emerging as a pioneer in acoustic engineering. Azima, a former audio importer and distributor, infused the brand with innovative drive, launching the revolutionary Mission 770 loudspeaker in 1978—the world's first with a commercial polypropylene bass unit. This debut set benchmarks for clarity and bass response, propelling Mission to prominence amid the golden era of British hi-fi.
The brand excels in loudspeakers across sectors, from seminal 1970s and 1980s models like the 770 to high-end masterpieces such as the 2001 Pilastro, Elegante, and SX series. Under Peter Comeau's acoustic leadership since 1999, Mission has expanded into hi-fi electronics, including amplifiers and home cinema systems, while maintaining an engineering-first ethos. Now part of the International Audio Group since 2005, with production in Shenzhen, it leverages advanced manufacturing for components like cables and turntable ancillaries, though speakers remain its core strength.
Mission holds mid-to-high-end status, revered by discerning buyers for award-winning performance—What Hi-Fi? Best Loudspeaker (2000, 2001), EISA Speaker of the Year (2001, 2003)—and timeless appeal. A management buyout refined its retail focus, positioning it as a reliable benchmark against pricier rivals, blending heritage innovation with accessible excellence for serious audiophiles.
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