Wanted Mission 780 mk1

[tackleberry]

Wanted to resurrect a system I had a long time ago which I loved.

 

[Lawrence001]

Are these the tall standmounts with 2 bass drivers, called Argonauts or something?

 

[bigrod]

They we’re great small standmount speakers. Up there with the best of the time
My mate had a pair and they we’re just brill , very punchy for their size

 

[tackleberry]

These ones

 

[Antifon]

Apologies if it's an unwelcome distraction in a Classified, but the model numbering that Mission used was confusing! As far as I can tell, what most people refer to as the 780 Mk1was actually the second generation.

The first generation, dating from the mid-late 80's were the 780 Argonauts (as already referred to by Lawrence) which were available as either stand-mounts (with tweeter above two mid/bass drivers) or floorstanders (with tweeter between the two mid/bass drivers). The floorstading variant is briefly described here, for example: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mission-system-mission-780-argonaut-loudspeaker

The second generation are the type in the photo above - available with either Mission or Cyrus branding - and they were upgraded as 780SEs part way through production. I like these a lot (currently have 4 pairs in regular use!).

And then the third generation (commonly called Mk2) were the smallest of the model, and distinguished by the fact that the keraform cones were either too alkaline or too acidic, so that almost every one of the mid/bass drivers failed a short while after warranty had expired!

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

Apologies if it's an unwelcome distraction in a Classified, but the model numbering that Mission used was confusing! As far as I can tell, what most people refer to as the 780 Mk1was actually the second generation.

The first generation, dating from the mid-late 80's were the 780 Argonauts (as already referred to by Lawrence) which were available as either stand-mounts (with tweeter above two mid/bass drivers) or floorstanders (with tweeter between the two mid/bass drivers). The floorstading variant is briefly described here, for example: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mission-system-mission-780-argonaut-loudspeaker

The second generation are the type in the photo above - available with either Mission or Cyrus branding - and they were upgraded as 780SEs part way through production. I like these a lot (currently have 4 pairs in regular use!).

And then the third generation (commonly called Mk2) were the smallest of the model, and distinguished by the fact that the keraform cones were either too alkaline or too acidic, so that almost every one of the mid/bass drivers failed a short while after warranty had expired!

I had some 780 Missions between these two, a much bigger speaker than the OP wants.

 

[StingRay]

I have some 780SE in rosewood.

 

[TIU]

I had 780s the same as this. Henry glued one back together for me.

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[tackleberry]

Apologies if it's an unwelcome distraction in a Classified, but the model numbering that Mission used was confusing! As far as I can tell, what most people refer to as the 780 Mk1was actually the second generation.

The first generation, dating from the mid-late 80's were the 780 Argonauts (as already referred to by Lawrence) which were available as either stand-mounts (with tweeter above two mid/bass drivers) or floorstanders (with tweeter between the two mid/bass drivers). The floorstading variant is briefly described here, for example: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mission-system-mission-780-argonaut-loudspeaker

The second generation are the type in the photo above - available with either Mission or Cyrus branding - and they were upgraded as 780SEs part way through production. I like these a lot (currently have 4 pairs in regular use!).

And then the third generation (commonly called Mk2) were the smallest of the model, and distinguished by the fact that the keraform cones were either too alkaline or too acidic, so that almost every one of the mid/bass drivers failed a short while after warranty had expired!

Fair do, my assumption after all. Thanks for the information

 

[PhilofCas]

I have an absolutely battered knacked pair, that you can’t have

Good luck with your search Craig , you’ll get some.

As I’ve said on PM, they really are good, some 30 years after first buying them.

All the best.

 

[onform]

They are going for silly cheap nowadays. I picked up a pair last year, for the same reason as you, for £15 off FB market place. A couple of scratches on bottom but otherwise great condition.

 

[Antifon]

I had some 780 Missions between these two, a much bigger speaker than the OP wants.

Hmmm... yes, but they appear to have "782" printed on the front. I may be going out on a limb here, but doesn't that make them Mission 782's???

I have a pair of 782's here myself, but they are the third generation (and floorstanders, not stand-mount)...

 

[TIU]

And I thought ProJect's nomenclature was confusing.

 

[HappyLad]

I have a pair in Rosewood, also have the Mission stands they made for them.
They have quite a lot of sentimental value for me - the Mrs bought me them when our daughter was born.. So, don't really want to sell them, but you can borrow them if you wish?

 

[Three sheds]

I had 780s the same as this. Henry glued one back together for me.

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I still have a pair of these boxed up. They were lovely in a smaller room but couldn't cope in my new larger listening room.

 

[tackleberry]

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[tackleberry]

I have a pair in Rosewood, also have the Mission stands they made for them.
They have quite a lot of sentimental value for me - the Mrs bought me them when our daughter was born.. So, don't really want to sell them, but you can borrow them if you wish?

It’s ok bud, keep hold of them, I really appreciate the offer though.

 

[tackleberry]

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[tackleberry]

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