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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 590 mm (59.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.95 px
Mission 770vsWharfedale Elysian 1
The Mission 770 stands 59.0 cm tall — about 10.0 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 1 at 49.0 cm. On footprint the Mission 770 is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 25.8 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Mission 770 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 49 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Mission 770 and a 180 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 1. On price, the Wharfedale Elysian 1 sits higher — about $4,495 a pair against $3,840 for the Mission 770.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mission | Wharfedale |
| Model | Mission 770 | Wharfedale Elysian 1 |
| Height | 590 mm | 490 mm |
| Width | 300 mm | 258 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 19.2 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 200 mm mid-bass (mineral-loaded polypropylene), 1× 28 mm tweeter (woven textile soft dome) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,840 / pair | $4,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | mission.co.uk ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.