Mission 753 Floorstanders?

My first truly great sounding system was a pair of Mission 717's, driven by a really nice Yamaha receiver and a B&O Beogram 3404 turntable. I bought it all in the autumn of 1982, and enjoyed the music through the Missions until 1997, when I "upgraded" to my current Vandersteens. From what I remember, the Missions were wonderful speakers, true to the music and non-fatiguing. My LP collection of classic rock, blues, and jazz got along quite well with the Missions and the rest of the gear.

I bought these while living in Greece after just graduating from college in 1992. Somehow I ended up buying the Missions and Celestion SL6si's within 6 months of each other. I still listen to the Celestions and have not bought anything since. It's amazing how long quality speakers will last.

A buddy of mine tried to sell me his 767s several years back, I've never quite shaken the thought that I should have taken him up on them. They were VERY nice speakers ...arguably one of the best I've heard in a home environment. I've never listened to 753s, but I suspect they are "special" as well, certainly not "mid-fi". I think Mission has always had a weaker following in the States than Europe, maybe they just aren't marketed well enough here.
...bottom line is, I don't think your speakers are below the Audiogon crowd in the least. Enjoy them!

Cliff

I might buy them at the right price. Never heard them but always wanted to. I own three pairs of Missions: the 70's (about $100 new 30 yrs ago) the 752s (about $800 20 yrs ago) and finally got another pair of 770s (Mark I, I bought the Mark II for $500 used 30 yrs ago that I had to trade b/c a woofer was bad, and a month ago I found a good condition Mark I for $500 and they are in perfect working condition and I have been drinking them in ever since they arrived). As another post kind of put it, the 770s are the closest thing you can get to $5K speakers for $1K. The 752s are attractive and sound good on chamber music and piano and (to a lesser extent on) voice, but they are lightweights in the lower ranges. The 770s murder them to death on all counts. Even the little 70s are better with a good subwoofer than the 752s were. I have read that the 753s have the grip and authority that the 752s lack. And the 753s tweeters are less techie than the 752s, and perhaps sound better. My only problem is, could the 753s be in any way better than my 770s? Or even my little 70s with a subwoofer (BK)? I doubt it.

Does anyone know if Mission is still in business? I am having a heck of a time finding anyone who can answer this... Any email I have been able to find for the company isn't active.. Thanx...