Potato score: 84.3

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Mission LX-1 MKII

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LX-1 MKII is a 2-way standmount loudspeaker with a 4″ bass driver and 1″ softdome treble unit.


The LX MKII Series is the latest in a long line of distinguished Mission loudspeakers, joining the multi-award winning speakers from the mid-level QX Series and the flagship ZX Series. LX MKII maintains the Mission trademark ‘Inverted Driver Geometry’ design, which means the path length between the drivers is optimised. Unique at this price-point, this arrangement allows the precision-tuned crossover to yield improved transient attack and astonishing detail.


Perfected over hundreds of hours of critical listening by Mission’s lead acoustic designer, Peter Comeau, Mission LX MKII utilises trickle-down innovations from the revered ZX series. Improvements in the famous Mission DiaDrive bass unit offer superior control of the low-frequency diaphragm while a refined high-frequency performance and a re-engineered cabinet bracing system further help create a loudspeaker system that outperforms its price-class.


From over 40 years of British Hi-Fi heritage and experience, LX MKII is a representation of Mission’s non-stop pursuit of improvement and excellence


One of the critical areas highlighted by the development of Mission ZX and QX models was the use of serrations in the driver surrounds to help scatter interfering reflections from localised surfaces to the dome and cone


LX MKII now incorporates these serrations into the driver surrounds, adding further finesse to the drive unit outputs and providing a smoother frequency response


With minor perturbations in the driver response ironed out, the crossover for each model has been optimised to take advantage of the improved performance


The result is that the LX MKII builds on the winning formula of the LX, both enhancing the clarity of midrange and treble detail and improving the micro-dynamics of the musical performance for an even more thrilling listener experience


Mission’s classic IDG (Inverted Driver Geometry) driver format positions the high frequency below the bass / midrange driver meaning the length of path is equalised so the sound waves coincide at the listener’s head height. A proprietary principle that improves ‘time alignment’ and thus transient performance in Mission speakers


Standout new finish options follow the Mission mantra of fusing Hi-Fi heritage with contemporary design. LX MKII is beautifully finished in a choice of walnut pearl, and the latest Lux Black and Lux White matte finishes.


LX MKII is the epitome of affordable high-end audio, harnessing materials, techniques and technologies that you would only expect to find in other speakers costing many times the price


Whatever your choice of music, LX MKII will reproduce it with outstanding accuracy, detailing and realism, embodying Mission’s traditional adage since the 1970s


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The LX-1 MKII delivers surprisingly controlled, punchy low-end and natural midrange thanks to Mission's new DiaDrive composite bass/mid driver and a 25mm microfibre dome tweeter, with cabinet tweaks for reduced mid-colouration and improved transient attack. Jay Garrett notes the time-aligned Inverted Driver Geometry that yields a coherent, engaging bookshelf sound.

Pros

  • DiaDrive composite bass/mid driver and internal damping deliver controlled bass with improved transient response for a compact ported bookshelf.
  • 25mm microfibre dome tweeter with neodymium magnet provides smooth, non-sibilant highs and good extension to 20kHz.
  • Inverted Driver Geometry (time-alignment) and optimized crossover yield coherent imaging and improved off-axis performance for its size.

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Cons

  • Moderate 86dB sensitivity and recommended 20–80W amplifier range limit headroom and ultimate dynamic slam compared with higher-sensitivity monitors.

Sound Quality

85/100

Bass

86/100

4" composite bass driver in a 5.5L bass-reflex cabinet with -6dB at 55Hz suggests unusually deep bass for a 4" bookshelf. Ported design gives extra low-frequency extension (+1~+2 compared with sealed tiny designs) though absolute output/room gain will be limited and amplifier/headroom dependent.

Mid

87/100

Composite woofer and a 25mm microfibre dome crossover at 2.7kHz imply natural, well-bodied midrange with good vocal presence. Cabinet size and construction (plinth, ~4.13kg) point to controlled mid resonance and clarity for the class.

Treble

85/100

25mm microfibre dome typically yields smooth, non-sibilant highs with adequate extension to 20kHz (spec). Expect refined treble rather than very bright/detail-obsessed presentation.

Soundstage Imaging

83/100

Small cabinet and 2-way topology should produce reasonably focused imaging and a coherent centre, with stereo width appropriate to stand-mounted bookshelves. Depth/air will be good for the size but not expansive like larger monitors.

Dynamics

80/100

86dB sensitivity and recommended 20–80W amp range imply modest headroom; dynamics are competent for nearfield/listening-room levels but will not match larger, higher-sensitivity designs. Ported bass helps perceived punch.

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Build Quality

86/100

Finished in Walnut Pearl / Lux White / Lux Black with a plinth and 4.13kg per speaker indicates solid cabinet construction and finishing for the price tier. Mission’s typical engineering and component choices (microfibre dome, composite cone) point to good craftsmanship.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive single-post bookshelf baseline applied. No bi-wire/bi-amp or special connectivity features listed; passive baseline score of 80 used per rules.

Value for Money

78/100

Price not provided (N/A), so value judged from specs and typical Mission positioning: good performance-to-spec for a compact ported 4" bookshelf but final value depends on actual retail price and peers in the segment.

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