Mission m31i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black)

by Mission

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000AREC3E
• Item model number: M31i Black
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,548 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The stylish Mission m31i loudspeakers, which are designed to sit on a bookshelf or a pair of independent stands, are ideal for users who want superb sound without taking up excess space. Each m31i features a 5.12-inch DiaDrive bass unit, which is designed to offer the best attributes of soft fiber and high-rigidity cones in a single multilayer diaphragm. The resulting bass and natural midrange tones are dynamic and natural sounding, adding warmth and punch to the audio profile. The high frequencies are driven by an ultra-light, 1-inch Viotex fabric dome tweeter that offers an excellent dynamic range and a precise bandwidth that suits both home theater use (as front speakers) and traditional hi-fi stereo playback.

The speakers' i-series crossover, meanwhile, takes into account the baffle diffraction effect to give a more open and detailed midrange performance, with superior integration between the drive units for smoother treble output. The crossovers are also wired with Mission's special HP-OFC (high-purity oxygen-free copper) cable, which features dedicated bass and treble formulations to further enhance the audio clarity. In addition, the front of the speakers are curved to optimize dispersion, while the baffle shape is molded to cleverly enhance the diffraction effect. When combined with Mission's IDG format, the speakers deliver precise and spacious stereo imagery wherever you sit.

To enjoy the best performance within a surround sound system, listeners should consider teaming the m31i speakers with Mission's m3dsi rear satellite speakers, m3c1i center channel speaker, and ms8, ms10, or m3as subwoofers. All the speakers are magnetically shielded to protect against video interference and are tonally matched to ensure the best possible sound for movies and multichannel music formats. As an added bonus, the speakers take up a minimum of space at 6.7 by 10 by 11 inches (W x H x D) each--a perfect size for sitting on a bookshelf or stand (Mission's Stancette stands are sold separately). The speakers, which sport a stylish graphite black finish, are backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two m31i speakers, user's manual.

Product Description

Unparalleled sonic performance at an incedible price! Mission's new and improved m3i series loudspeakers transmit power, excitement and emotion, all aspects of sonic performance that lift the series to a new level of excellence at an affordable price! The m3i series is dedicated to revealing the passion of musical performance and the thrills of movie action. The m3i series feature DiaDrive bass units that provide remarkable bass performance and harmonious natural midrange; matched to an ultra-light, Viotex fabric dome treble unit, which handles high frequencies with exceptionally wide dynamic range and finesse. A new crossover design developed for the highly acclaimed Elegante range, has been applied to the m3i series. In addition, crossovers are now wired to drive units using Mission's special High Purity Oxygen Free Copper cables. The result is that all the speakers in the m3i series, whether used in a stereo or home theater system, exhibit a lively and musical performance with enhanced rhythm and timing!

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to beat for the price, November 16, 2005

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Brian Whistler (Forestville, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mission m31i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black) (Electronics)

Truthfully, I didn't expect much from these speakers at this price. I am not an audiophile-I do not have expensive sound reproduction equipment for my home theater system. I am an audio guy in that I record. produce and mix audio professionally. When it comes to watching movies, I'm not that particular and that's what these babies were purchased for. I put on the Pat Metheny Live Speaking of Now DVD which is a pretty good sounding disc and was really surprised. These little puppies really pump out a whole lot of bass for their size and it's focused and tight. I actually turned my subwoofer off for a while and was surprised by how well these puppies held their own ,considering the 5 inch woofer. The highs are a little pronounced, but that's sort of the way I like 'em, so it doesn't bother me much. And there's a surprising amount of detail in the mids. I paid $125 and now I see that Amazon has lowered the price to $120!. It's ridiculous really. I'm seriously considering getting an extra pair for my bedroom. Considering the price, you really can't go wrong with these little monsters.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional value, December 16, 2005

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W. Metz (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mission m31i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black) (Electronics)

I purchased these speakers to replace a pair of Acoustic Research 8" two-way bookshelf units I bought in college 40 years ago (I needed more shelf space above my computer). I am awed by the quality of the sound they create. I can no longer hear frequencies above 8 khz, so I can't comment on the high end, but the midrange and bass are outstanding, and the bass may improve with longer use, judging from other reviewer's comments. When I add the output from a 12" subwoofer, the bass only improves about 20 percent. These speakers are actually too good for computer use, so I have ordered a set of M30s (even smaller), and I will be moving the M31s to my home theater. If better speakers can be had at this price, I certainly want to hear about them. BTW, Amazon delivered these in just two days - great service. BTW2, I can't get the sticker adhesive off my grilles either.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Sound from a 2-Way System, December 29, 2005

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givpilot (Groton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mission m31i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black) (Electronics)

This is my first exposure to Mission speakers and I am very favorably impressed. Physically, they are solid, well constructed in a pleasing design and come securely packaged. From a listening point of view, they'll blow you away. I purchased these speakers to upgrade a small stereo system in my home office and what an improvement! The treble is refined, clear and sharp. The bass is deep, rich, full of energy and without distortion. The speakers provide excellent stereo separation and imagery without undue regard to seating position. They do require some power though, so make sure your system has at least 25 watts RMS per channel to drive them. At their price point, they are a tremendous value and I highly recommend them. I would certainly buy them again.