HEDD Audio BASS 08
HEDD Audio’s BASS 08 promises deep, controlled low end from a compact 8-inch platform, combining 300W ICEpower amplification with HEDD Lineariser DSP. Its 24Hz extension, 96kHz/32-bit conversion, variable phase and crossover, plus XLR/AES connectivity make it a technically persuasive partner for precision-focused monitoring systems. The 88 score reflects particularly strong projected bass performance and pro-grade build quality.
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Sound Quality
89/100
Integration
84/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
82/100
Pros
Strong low-frequency capability for its size, with a 300W ICEpower amplifier, 8-inch woofer and claimed extension to 24Hz (19Hz in LFE mode).
Flexible studio integration through HEDD Lineariser DSP, variable phase and crossover controls, filtered XLR outputs, and AES digital connectivity.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Bass
90/100
Specs show an 8" woofer with a 2" voice coil, 300 W ICEpower amp and 24 Hz (19 Hz LFE) claimed extension plus 105 dB SPL — indicates tight, well-controlled low end for an 8" design with good output. No reviewer measurements provided, so score reflects strong spec sheet and DSP (HEDD Lineariser) rather than independent listening comparisons.
Dynamics
88/100
300 W ICEpower amplification, 2" voice coil and 105 dB SPL capability suggest good transient control and headroom for its size. High-res AD/DA and DSP processing should preserve micro- and macro-dynamic detail; no reviewer listening notes to confirm perceived slam or compression behavior.
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Integration
84/100
The unit offers variable phase and crossover, filtered analog outputs, digital AES pass-through and high-resolution DSP (96 kHz / 32 bit), all of which facilitate system integration. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. In absence of reviewer outcome language (e.g., 'seamless,' 'disappears'), this score is optimistic but tempered by lack of real-world blend reports.
Build Quality
90/100
17 kg mass, pro-grade inputs (XLR/AES), premium ICEpower amp and HEDD's usual industrial design point toward solid cabinet and component quality. No durability or long-term review evidence supplied, so score is based on brand/spec impressions.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
82/100
At ~€1,299 the spec set (8" woofer, 300 W amp, 96 kHz/32-bit DSP, Lineariser, AES I/O) feels competitively priced for a pro/hi-fi DSP-equipped sub. No reviewer language calling it a 'no-brainer' or 'best in class,' so value is rated modestly high but not exceptional.
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Specifications
- Main Features
- HEDD Lineariser®, CoP, GDC, LFE, var. phase and crossover
- DSP Integration
- Custom high-resolution 96 kHz / 32 Bit AD / DA converter
- Drivers
- 8" Woofer (2" voice coil)
- Power
- 300 W ICEpower amplification (85-264 V)
- Frequency Range
- 24 Hz - 200 Hz (LFE: 19 Hz - 200 Hz)
- Maximum SPL
- 105 dB SPL (sound pressure level) per unit at 1m
- Inputs
- Analog (XLR / 22 kΩ) and Digital 2ch (AES / XLR)
- Output
- Filtered Analog (XLR / 22 kΩ) and Digital AES pass-through
- Dimensions
- 392 x 290 x 400 mm
- Weight
- 17kg
Manufacturer's Description — HEDD Audio
This compact subwoofer is an ideal entry point into the professional audio world, with remarkable low-frequency performance and a host of DSP-enabled features for greater control and adaptability to any space. Designed as a complement to our TYPE 05 and TYPE 07 2-way monitors, it can easily be included in any sat-sub system or as an enhancement to an audiophile home system.
- High-end, 32bit SHARC DSP lets you tune the subwoofer to your space
- 300W ICEpower amplification
- Complete linear phase Satellite-Subwoofer setup with MK2 monitors
- Satellite OFFSET control for positioning compensation
- Cross-over filters including Home Cinema adaptable Low Frequency Extension
- Low Frequency mode lets you go down to 20Hz
- Analog and digital AES connections
- 5 year warranty after registration
Lineariser®
The heart of the MK2 range’s DSP, the HEDD Lineariser is a high-resolution, zero-phase filter designed to automatically eliminate time delays in order to improve resolution, separation, and imaging accuracy. Ideal for engineering and producing setups.
CoP: Closed or Ported
With CoP all MK2 monitors can act as either a closed or ported cabinet with the use of a POM plug. These two monitoring systems give you different advantages depending on needs: ported (open) lets you feel the music with more bass response while closed increases bass precision, texture resolution, and transient response.
Group Delay Compensation
To achieve true sound integration and system-wide phase linearity between the MK2 monitors and BASS subwoofers, we created a tool that compensates for the longer group delay of the subwoofers. This removes standard problems such as smeariness and disorientation that are often inherent in the use of traditional subwoofers.
Designed and made in Berlin
All HEDD products are designed and assembled in Berlin by talented engineers and craftspeople who draw from a rich history in audio reproduction to create products tuned to the key of you.
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