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Mission m30i serie kersen de kleinste mission, de m30i is solide en stijlvol en de ideale keuze voor luisteraars die de schoonheid van mooi geluid weten te waarderen en op zoek zijn naar een betaalbar

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At €50, this looks like a fair-to-good buy for an M30i if the pair is complete and the cabinets/drivers are clean. The model is an older compact Mission bookshelf, and second-hand examples have shown up anywhere from about €30 on the very cheap end to around this level, so €50 sits in sensible territory rather than feeling stretched.

The appeal is the usual Mission charm: a small, front-ported two-way that’s easy to place, has decent sensitivity, and is widely liked for lively, tidy sound from a modest amp. For a desktop, small room, or near-wall setup, that’s the kind of speaker that can punch above its size. At this price, the main checks are simple: both drivers working, no foam or surround issues, and no missing grilles or damaged binding posts.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Mission

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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