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Commercial Mission 794SE Floorstanding Loudspeakers Mission 794SE speakers are the latest sonically enhanced (SE) version of the stunning Mission 794 speakers, a more compact alternative to the flagship Mission 796SE, in a beautifully lacquered piano black finish. Having said that, the 794SE are impressive speakers in their own right, offering almost the same performance as the 796SE in a smaller room where a more compact speaker is required.The 794SE are part of the new 79 series from Mission, designed with curved cabinets to achieve a synergy between drive units and enclosure. As a result, o
Against your AUD comp set, A$1,500 is well above the 75th percentile A$528 and far beyond the median A$254, so this reads as ambitious pricing rather than a fair-market ask. Even allowing for a nice example, it is priced at a level that only makes sense if this is unusually clean, fully sorted, and meaningfully better than the average recent listing.
That said, these are generally respected floorstanders for their lively, room-filling presentation and solid all-round balance, so the right pair can still be a satisfying buy. If the cabinets are tidy, drivers are original, and the crossovers haven’t been neglected, the value here is in getting a well-regarded Mission sound in good condition; just make sure the premium is justified by presentation, provenance, and any included stands, grilles, or boxes.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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