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Mission iSphere Mini S Lifestyle Speaker (Pair) $414 @ CMY Audio & Visual Mission moved away from the traditional speaker enclosure with the M-iSphere and M-iSphere mini – hemispherical – designed speakers which contain a single driver engineered to create detailed and complex sound pressure radiation patterns. M-iSphere is the first of Mission’s products to utilize its Linear Reproduction Technology (LRT) – compared to other speaker systems that include a ‘crossover’ to split the frequency, LRT allows a single driver to reproduce a completely linear response to ensure that what comes out of t
What matters most here: does A$414 buy you enough speaker for the money? Against the recent used-market anchor, it sits above the median of A$264 and below the 75th percentile of A$516, so this reads as fair-to-ambitious, not a bargain, but still within normal market territory.
That makes sense if you want a compact, stylish pair with the usual Mission strengths: easy placement, a lively, coherent presentation, and a form factor that suits desktop, secondary rooms, or nearfield listening. At A$414, I’d want the pair to be clean, fully working, and ideally complete with grilles and any mounting bits; if that checks out, it’s a sensible buy for someone prioritising design and convenience over maximum speaker per dollar.
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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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