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Pair of Mission M70 speakers
Compared with the usual budget alternative—anonymous small bookshelf speakers at this money—the Mission M70 at £40 is a fair, sensible buy. It sits exactly on the median of three recent comparable listings, with those examples spanning £40–£42, so it is neither a bargain nor overpriced. For a clean, working pair, the asking price is well judged.
The M70 is a compact, capable little monitor with clear midrange, convincing stereo imaging and respectable bass for its size. Its 8-ohm load and roughly 15–75-watt amplifier recommendation make it easy to partner with modest equipment, while the front ports allow reasonably close-to-wall placement. At this price, they make particularly good nearfield, desktop or second-system speakers; just confirm both tweeters and woofers play cleanly and that the pair is complete.
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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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