Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Cherry)

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Get em!

Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Cherry)

Manufacturer: Mission
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Bookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Pair of stylish 2-way bookshelf loudspeakers for stereo or surround sound use

6.5-inch DiaDrive woofers deliver deep bass extension and impressive midrange performance

1-inch Viotex fabric dome tweeters ensure excellent dynamic range; 2.8 kHz crossover frequency

52 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; 25- to 100-watt recommended amp power

Attractive cherry finish; 7.9 by 12.6 by 12.8 inches (W x H x D) each; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000ARISWK

Product Description

The Mission m32i is a stand-mount loudspeaker ideally suited to the Mission Stancette Stand. Similar to the m31i but with a larger 165mm DiaDrive bass unit, the m32i provides deeper bass extension and impressive midrange performance.

Amazon.com Product Description

The stylish Mission m32i loudspeakers, which are ideally suited to sit on Mission's Stancette speaker stands, are perfect for users who want superb sound without taking up a ton of space. Each m32i features a 6.5-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 deep bass extension and impressive midrange performance makes both movies and music sound rich and alive. To match the high-end performance of the DiaDrive woofer, Mission added a lightweight 1-inch Viotex fabric dome tweeter that handles high frequencies up to an ultrasonic 28 kHz. Only drivers that push distortion beyond the limits of audibility can produce tones with this level of sweetness, clarity, and detail resolution.

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 speakers' 1.18-inch-thick front baffles are curved to optimize dispersion while also providing a rigid frame for the drivers in conjunction with the strongly braced 0.7-inch MDF cabinet construction. 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 m32i 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 7.9 by 12.6 by 12.8 inches (W x H x D) each--a perfect size for Mission's Stancette speaker stands (sold separately). The speakers, which sport a stylish cherry finish, are backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two m32i speakers, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Get em!.......2005-10-19

These are great all around speakers. They are clean with great detail and stereo imaging, and have plenty of bass and clean highs.
I have both the M32i and the M31i, and they both are excellent. The M32i have a broader sound stage and sound more open, while the M31i sound more forward. But the both have surprisingly good bass. If you like pipe organ, these are the ones to get. But with the right amp there is less difference than you would expect.
The M32i are bookshelf speakers in name only. These have deep cabinets, and are heavy. They need space behind them to sound their best. This is true of the M31i, too, but they are not as deep.
The M32i can handle more power while still sounding clean than the M31i. But at normal listening levels, they both sound great, and the M31i may be a bit cleaner and sweeter, perhaps because of their smaller low frequency driver.
If I were to give any advice, it would be that the M31i may be a bit better for pop music, and the M32i for classical because they are capable of producing greater detail and harmonic complexity. But I have been using the M31i for classical, too. The M32i are wonderful for opera because of their great stereo imaging; you can clearly hear the singers moving around, left to right, back to front, on the stage.
The M31i may have the advantage with older or less expensive amplifiers. They have a sweeter sound that for some reason doesn't bring out distortion in the source as much.
The big advantage of the M31i is the size, of course, giving you more flexibility where you use them. However, the M32i is significantly more efficient (louder for same amount of power) than the M31i.
With both, you absolutely must try bi-wiring. With single wiring they both have slight deficiencies, but when they are bi-wired these clear up, leading me to believe they were designed to be used bi-wired. With single wiring, the M31i sounded brighter, which was puzzling as they both have the same tweeter, but after bi-wiring the M32i sound brighter. This suggests the larger magnet on the woofer of the M32i was initially swamping the tweeter.
Find a good website with instructions, or think it through carefully because if you short the positive and negative speakers leads you will probably blow out your output transistors. I used generic 12 gauge OFC, but I also tried some 18 gauge for bi-wiring and it worked well -- better than 12 gauge as single wiring.
Puzzled why it works? Think magnetism. With a single-wired speaker there is a short distance on the wire between the woofer and tweeter, perhaps causing the stronger magnetic field of the woofer to swamp the tweeter. With bi-wiring that distance is much longer. (At least, that's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it.) The difference in sound with bi-wiring is so obvious that I don't see how anybody could miss it if they try it. There is much greater detail, better stereo imaging, and cleaner bass and treble, not to mention midrange.
If you haven't bought speakers in 10 or 20 years, this is a good time to upgrade. You might think it impossible for such small speakers to be as good as these claim to be. But Mission has done it, thanks to a really well built cabinet, an impeccable crossover, and a small, precise woofer that can move a lot of air.
I would consider these a bargain at the list price. One magazine reviewer bought three pairs of the predecessor of the M31i for his personal use, and said they compared well with $1,000 speakers. I can see why.
These speakers need some break in time. Most of the break in takes place in the first hour. The M31i need less time than the M32i. My suggestion is put on a recording with as little bass as possible, perhaps something with strings like Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Run it at very low volume for at least two to five hours, gradually stepping up the volume - or just leave it playing overnight at a low volume. After at least 10 hours, add some bass at moderately low levels. After at least 20 hours or so, introduce lots of loud bass for a while. I have found this approach makes a real difference with headphones, and it seems to have worked well with the Missions. You want the cones to learn to bend at higher frequencies first and low levels, before breaking in the bass, so you can better reproduce the fine details. Remeber though not to get carried away with volume; these speakers could get blown by too much power, though I have not had this happen.
Another tip: Use some Caig DeOxit or ProGold to improve the speaker wire contacts. This makes an audible difference.
The ultimate audio upgrade: Q-tips. Use daily.
You still need good electronics, but I have found that bi-wiring improves the clarity so much that it seems you do not need top flight stuff to still get good sound. But these speakers could do justice to some pretty expensive components. However, if the sound is rough this try going back to single wiring, it seems to smooth out the sound.
I have tried these speakers with four different amps and various CD players. The speakers sound good with all of them, but the better gear really shines with these speakers. If want to build a first rate moderately priced system, I suggest pairing them with a Marantz PM7200 Class A/AB integrated amp. The sound is excellent.
With a high end amp and CD player the imaging goes far beyond the usual stereo; there is a clear sense of depth that is so strong it is like a holographic sound image. A side aspect to this is that you may be able to hear your equipment warm up - as it does the sound image becomes clearer. On the speakers' side, this strong imaging is the product of an exceptional crossover circuit that keeps the two drivers in phase - pushing and pulling at the same time, while avoiding any holes in frequency response at the crossover point. You will also need good DACs or a good analog source.
If you have a surround sound receiver, try listening to your CDs in stereo - you will probably find the imaging better than in the various surround modes. But the speakers' strong imaging should help the surround modes. While the M32i and M31i have slightly different tonal balances, they are close enough to mix on a surround system. My guess is the M30i would also work, as they have the same tweeter.
With each amp I have used these speakers with the sound is different. This is a good sign; it shows the speakers are not coloring the sound; if they were, the amps would sound about the same. If the speakers sound harsh to you, it is your amp or source. The differences were mainly in terms of precision of stereo imaging, clarity and the smoothness of the sound. However, with two amps there was a remarkable increase in bass output; with one of these - the NAD - there was also a slight decrease in treble. Whether some of this is due to impedence matching between the speakers and amps, I do not know. Otherwise, the frequency response seemed flat with all of them.
I think suround sound is overrated. You are better off with a first rate stereo system because the imaging is much better. People have forgotten what great stereo sounds like, in part because of the imaging limitations of lower priced CD D/A converters; until recently stereo imaging was generally better with an analog source.
Having switched configurations numerous times, it is hard to say for sure, but it seems the speakers continue to gain detail over perhaps 100 to 200 hours, so be patient (I have seen such lengthy break in with Koss titanium headphones). But they sound fine after the first 10 hours.
Bi-wiring makes a big difference with these speakers. But if you want to take it one step further, try using two sets of speakers. While the tweeter is supposed to be fairly well isolated within the cabinet, you can't expect perfection in a budget speaker. If you use the woofer from one speaker and the tweeter from the other, you get more isolation of the tweeter, hence more clarity. I am using the M32i for the woofer and the M31i for the tweeter, stacked. They now sound like even more expensive speakers. The nice part about this is you still have two sets of speakers. (I got bored with surround sound.)
If you break in these speakers carefully and use bi-wiring, and have good electronics, I believe you are going to absolutely love these speakers. I certainly do.
Oh, and the cabinets are beautiful. They are also dead - if you tap on them, there is virtually no resonance.
The finish of the cabinet is exceptionally beautiful. It would probably be a good idea to put some felt pads on the bottom to protect the finish and to reduce any resonance with whatever it is sitting on.
As to pros and cons, the only con is that the speaker grill does reduce the high frequencies slightly. The grill is curved to fit snugly around the cabinet. If there is any risk of damage or dust, keep them on, otherwise you may want to leave them off.
But you want to know what having great speakers is really about? Enjoying the music. The great stereo imaging and detail really help you get more absorbed in listening to the music. It comes alive.

Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black)

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The M32i are keepers.
Excellent value for money
Beautiful speakers
They sound better, and better....

Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Graphite Black)

Manufacturer: Mission
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Bookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Pair of stylish 2-way bookshelf loudspeakers for stereo or surround sound use
6.5-inch DiaDrive woofers deliver deep bass extension and impressive midrange performance
1-inch Viotex fabric dome tweeters ensure excellent dynamic range; 2.8 kHz crossover frequency
52 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; 25- to 100-watt recommended amp power
Sleek graphite black finish; 7.9 by 12.6 by 12.8 inches (W x H x D) each; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000AREC3O

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

To enjoy the best performance within a surround sound system, listeners should consider teaming the m32i 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 7.9 by 12.6 by 12.8 inches (W x H x D) each--a perfect size for Mission's Stancette speaker stands (sold separately). The speakers, which sport a graphite black finish, are backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two m32i speakers, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

The M32i are keepers. .......2005-11-27

I ordered a pair of the Mission M32i & received them the next day, no shipping upgrade needed.

The M32i are very solidly built and are clad with convincing wood-grain vinyl, they sound bigger than they look; they have very deep, muscular bass. Forward, with a very wide soundstage, beautifully clear midrange & vocals, and with a little running-in, I imagine these will even open-up a bit more. The M32i are keepers.

It would be very difficult to find a comparable sounding pair of speakers at twice the price, and that's not an exaggeration.

For the life of me, I can't figure out why these Missions seem to have been overlooked in the market place (there are only a handful of reviews on the net), but they have, and that's a shame. These Missions are damn-good speakers.

Excellent value for money.......2005-11-10

Remember my review is based on value they offer for the price. You will always find something better but at a different price.

To start with mission always makes nice speakers (except their model called "elegante" elegante is a joke) . M32i sound much better than the brands offered at CCity,BestBuy for the price. I used M32i for a couple of months before I replaced them with Mission 781's to match my new amplifier. Not going into frequency and audiophile terms (that confuse and scare a lot of people) I would prefer to explain what I liked about them in simple terms.

Clarity
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Extremely clear. You can hear all the instruments in a given song. Which in other words mean there is no overemphasized bass or treble. With a clean (power matched) amplifier like NAD C310 these speakers will give you a very clean natural soft sound (pleasing to ears). What this means is what you hear from the CD is what was recorded and not what Massion wanted you to hear this is extremely important to me. I tested them against Bose and Bose sounded really muddy. Bose had either too much bass or too much treble. This difference form actual to overemphasized transitions is what I call coloring effect. In short Mission had very little coloring effect.

Bass & Treble
==== The above description does not mean that these babies cannot produce power full bass or treble notes. They do have exceptional Bass and Treble producing capabilities. If your amplifier can drive enough bass and treble response these babies will outperform any other speakers in their class.

Package
====== They look very clean elegant and are not very heavy (compared to other entry level high end speakers). Compared to 781 I think these are feather light.

Advice
===== Straight out of box they sound like crap. Use them for some time. At least 20hrs. During this period don't push them to hard or you will end up spoiling them. Let them take their sweet breakin time. Use monster bi-wire if possible. Match them with a decent amplifier my choice was NAD C310. The combination was deadly.

Happy Speaker hunting

Beautiful speakers.......2005-11-10

These speakers have an amazing amount of bass for their size. But they don't sound boomy. And they don't sound like small speakers. The sound is very clear throughout the range, with lots of detail. You can hear each instrument distinctly. And the music sounds beautiful, like it should.
The only possible problem is that they are pretty heavy, so if you put them on a stand you have to be careful that they don't tip over. I wish Amazon carried the stands they show in the picture. Putting these small speakers on the floor doesn't work too well.
Overall, I am very happy with the speakers. They are not the most expensive speakers Ive owned, but they are definitely the best.

They sound better, and better.... .......2005-11-02

Pretty good speakers. I think I'll throw them out.

Average customer rating:

Nope, does not work with E-115

Doesn't work with the E-115

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Casio FREEDIO Portable Handheld Printer

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Cassiopeia E-200 Series | Casio | Multimedia | Handheld & PDA Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Cassiopeia E-125 Series | Casio | Sync Cables & Cradles | Handheld & PDA Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Media Storage & Labeling Systems | Casio | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Energizer E91BP-4 AA Batteries (4-Pack)

Energizer E91FP-12 - Battery - AA - alkaline x 12

Product Features:

Works with IrDA devices or with desktop PC via parallel printer interface

Stores data in memory for later retrieval

400 dpi resolution with 64 shades of gray

Powered by rechargeable battery pack

Compatible with E100, E105, E125

ASIN: B00004T2LD

Product Description

A revolution for mobile professionals! This pocket-sized printer can link to a computer via the usual parallel printer cable, or with other devices via IrDA. Together with the FZ-700S scanner, it can be used stand-alone without a computer. Out of paper? No problem - the Freedio Printer store data in its memory for later retrieval

Amazon.com Product Description

The Casio Freedio is a great portable printer when you're on the go. Supporting IrDA infrared transmission, it's an ideal companion for your PDA, or it can connect to your desktop PC through the parallel printer interface. Working together with the optional FZ-700S scanner, the Freedio printer can be used without a computer for convenient copying. And don't worry if you run out of paper; the Freedio stores data in memory so that you can print later.

Customer Reviews:

Nope, does not work with E-115.......2000-11-03

Greetings! Unfortunately I have to disagree with Neil - the FZ-500P does NOT work with the E-115. I just received it and the manual clearly states that it does only support models up to the E-105. Casio's customer support center confirms that. But to all the pre-E-115 owners: This device is sooo cool :) Just buy holding it in my hands I can tell that I would LOVE it (if it would work with my Cassiopeia). That's why I give it 3 stars (kinda to stay neutral).

Other than that: Don't Panic! (42)

Doesn't work with the E-115.......2000-08-03

I got the Freedio printer after seeing it listed in the accessories catalog of my new E-115. After installing all the software, I couldn't get it to work and contacted Casio support. They informed me that it doesn't work with Pocket PC devices, because there is no task bar to activate the print routing from.

Would you like your receipt.......2000-07-23

When I got my E-115, I bought the portable handheld printer at the same time. It works wonders. With small companies you can print out receipt. You can make business cards on the go. Hand someone a really great looking note which the will never lose. Really it work with any windows CE PDA that has a IrDA infrared port. With 64 different shades of grey and 400 dpi this isn't one of those black and grey printers. The one problem I had was power, it chew up batteries, like a cat and mouse, it's best to buy those rechargeable batteries right away. Just think, if you ever run out of paper the Freedio stores the print command in it's memory and prints it later when you have enough paper. It makes a great partnership with the FZ-700S scanner, once a document is scanned it send it via the IrDA port and prints the document. This is a great buy.

Product Description

The Automatic Backup System (ABSplus) with a FireWire interface was created with the same backup software as the PCMCIA version of the ABSplus. The ABSplus is the only complete all-in-one hardware and software solution offering instant disaster recovery and a bootable hard drive. Simply plug it in and the ABSplus backs it up!

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This compact retractable USB cable allows you to easily connect your PC to your Handspring Visor PDA to quickly sync your data, download contacts, etc., all without carrying your bulky cradle.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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The size and the price of the Digital Dream l'espion digital camera are combined with an impressive array of features, including a Web Cam, a short video clip function. Simple USB connection makes it the gift of the year.

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Chase Research Iolink-Cn-14 Central Bridge Router with 14 Channels Bri 56K

Manufacturer: CHASE RESEARCH
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0000515QG

Average customer rating:

Dont buy this!!!

Great Specifications But Not Realistically Usable

DC DXG-502 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: DXG
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
5 to 5.9 Megapixels | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Under 4x Optical Zoom | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
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DXG | Camera & Photo Brands | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Wacom Graphire3 6X8 USB Tablet - Pearl (CTE630PE)

Product Features:

5-megapixel sensor captures enough information to create photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints

3x optical zoom lens combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom

Energy-saving display; direct print capability

Store images in 16MB internal memory or SD memory cards (memory card not included)

Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (rechargeables included with charger)

ASIN: B000799OMY

Product Description

Sporting a bright, low-consumption LTPS display and 3x optical zoom, the 5.0 megapixel DXG-502 digital provides a sophisticated level o features for ever more demanding users, yet continues the DXG tradition of supplying highly compact format cameras.

Customer Reviews:

Dont buy this!!!.......2007-07-03

I purchase this item a while back. The picture quality is definitely good. However, as the post below me, this camera just stopped working. I never dropped it or anything.

When I tried to sign up to the website for a warranty, the site is always down (or just simply doesnt exist). Go figure....

if you buy any products from this company, make sure you read the reviews to be sure the same problem isnt happening.

Great Specifications But Not Realistically Usable.......2005-11-28

Bought a DXG-502 for $99 from Shopko on 11/25/05 as part of their loss leader Black Friday specials. It included the camera, bag, lens cover, driver, NIMH rechargable batteries and charger.

After thoroughly reading the manual, I inserted two new high quality alkaline batteries while NIMH batteries were charging for the 190 minutes. The charger has a green-charged and red-charging light that is handy. The camera shut down due to low battery after two pictures (don't think the flash even was used). Hum! The alkaline batteries were new and checked with a Fluke meter. The manual does say that alkaline batteries may not be adequate and to use industrial alkaline batteries. Ok, so I waited the 190 minutes and inserted the NIMH only to have the camera give a low battery status after less than five minutes of configuration and no pictures. I'm thinking to myself, "Is this camera a battery hog or are both sets of 'new' batteries the problem?" Oh yeah, all configuration settings changes are kept during battery removals except for the date and time - kind of annoying.
Update: Recharged the batteries for fifth time or so and the camera worked for ~40 flash pictures. The camera has a ~10 second time delay between pictures when taken with a flash and ~ 5sec without.

Several times, the camera locked-up and wouldn't even turn off. After power cycling with the battery cover and a ~60 second delay the camera would turn back on and then allow me to resume taking pictures. Sometime during all this power cycling, the autofocus (no manual focus) stopped working with all pictures blurry (the front lens is clean and the rear LCD is fine). The camera was not dropped and the default configuration settings were restored with no help in fixing the autofocus. The battery display still shows fully charged.

The pictures were able to be uploaded to my pc and some looked real good while others were blurry but this is most likely due to the monkey on the button rather than the camera.

Bottom line, the DXG-502 has great specifications but appears to have some firmware and/or power issues. This is really too bad as I really wanted to keep this camera. Suggest looking elsewhere as this unit is going back.

Product Description

CD-RW technology provides a variety of options for storing and distributing information. This technology offers a unique solution, with the flexibility and compatibility that other storage media just can't offer. This CD-RW drive offers industry-leading features, performance, quality and value.

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Clarion ProAudio DXZ845MC CD/MP3/WMA receiver with Music Catcher

Manufacturer: Clarion
ProductGroup: CE

Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Combo Receivers | Component Amplifiers | Home Theater Receivers | Stereo Receivers
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Accessories:

Clarion CCA519 CeNet Y-adapter for multi-changer connection

Dry Automobile CD Lens Cleaner

Product Features:

variable color LCD display (choose from 80 colors)

Music Catcher -- rips songs from CDs and stores them in 128MB of internal memory

plays MP3 and WMA files

wireless remote

18 watts RMS/53 peak x 4 channels

ASIN: B0006U2EG2

Product Description

variable color LCD display (choose from 80 colors) * Music Catcher -- rips songs from CDs and stores them in 128MB of internal memory * plays MP3 and WMA files * wireless remote * 18 watts RMS/53 peak x 4 channels *

Electronics:

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