HEDD Audio TYPE 05 MK2
The TYPE 05 MK2 delivers pinpoint imaging, phase-linear precision and unexpectedly muscular bass from a compact active monitor. Lite MAGAZIN found its neutral, transparent presentation remarkably spacious and fatigue-free, while Thomas & Stereo admired its smooth, rich, non-aggressive musicality. Flexible DSP, ported/sealed operation and desk tuning make it exceptionally adaptable for serious nearfield listening.
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Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
93/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
Exceptionally open, deep and precise imaging, with clear separation in dense mixes.
Clean, neutral transparency combines with smooth, fatigue-free treble and a musical, non-aggressive character.
Remarkably full yet controllable bass for its size, with meaningful ported/sealed and low-frequency tuning options.
Integrated phase linearisation improves punch, coherence, detail and spatial depth.
Cons
In larger rooms, output can be strained around higher listening levels and the treble may become slightly forward without adjustment.
Automatic standby reportedly takes around 30 seconds to wake and may require a higher source volume to detect a signal.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
The TYPE 05 MK2 is widely praised for clean, neutral and highly transparent nearfield playback, while retaining a smooth, musical ease rather than sounding clinical. Its adjustable low end, expansive imaging and strong clarity make it particularly suited to desk, studio and close-range listening; dynamics are capable, though one reviewer found them merely adequate.
Bass
90/100
For a compact 5-inch monitor, reviewers found the bass remarkably full, powerful and well contoured. The sealed and ported options meaningfully alter the presentation: ported operation brings richer extension, while sealed use is tighter and clearer; careful low-frequency adjustment can further improve definition.
Mid
89/100
The midrange is described as warm yet clear, with individual instruments remaining easy to follow even in dense arrangements. Lite MAGAZIN particularly praised its ability to resolve difficult inner voices without losing the monitor's neutral, uncoloured character.
Treble
88/100
High frequencies offer convincing detail and metallic cymbal texture without becoming sharp or fatiguing. The AMT treble is described as smooth and free of hard edges, although one reviewer noted that the upper range can sound slightly forward in some setups.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
Spatial performance is a standout: Lite MAGAZIN heard exceptional width, depth, openness and image solidity that made the room seem to disappear. Thomas & Stereo also found the stage extending beyond the cabinets with good instrumental separation, while noting especially impressive depth in a treated room.
Dynamics
87/100
Lite MAGAZIN heard precise piano attacks, satisfying drum punch and a welcome sense of vitality. Thomas & Stereo was more reserved, describing dynamics as merely okay, so the evidence suggests a capable rather than emphatically hard-hitting presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
Lite MAGAZIN found the finish flawless and described the materials and workmanship as excellent. The cabinet also offers practical acoustic flexibility through its low-frequency settings and selectable sealed or bass-reflex operation.
Value for Money
92/100
At its listed price of 999, Lite MAGAZIN explicitly rated the price-to-performance relationship as excellent. The combination of flexible DSP-based tuning, digital connectivity and a refined nearfield presentation makes it a compelling alternative to more conventional active monitors in this class.
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Specifications
- Main Features
- HEDD Lineariser®, CoP, GDC, LFE, Desk and Shelf Filters
- DSP Integration
- Custom high-resolution 96 kHz / 32 Bit AD / DA converter
- Drivers
- 5" Woofer (1,5" voice coil) + HEDD AMT Tweeter
- Power
- 2x100 W ICEpower amplification (85-264 V)
- Crossovers
- 2.500 Hz
- Frequency Range
- 45 Hz - 40 kHz (LFE: 38 Hz - 40 kHz)
- Maximum SPL
- 112 dB SPL (sound pressure level) per pair at 1m
- Inputs
- Analog (XLR / 22 kΩ) and Digital 2ch (AES / XLR)
- Output
- Digital AES pass-through via XLR
- Dimensions
- 308 x 180 x 245 mm
- Weight
- 6.4 kg per unit
Manufacturer's Description — HEDD Audio
A monitor that can fit in small spaces and still delivers outstanding performance, the TYPE 05 is ideal for home studios or broadcast and video-editing suites. This compact 2-way monitor offers better clarity and control across the entire frequency range than most industry standards and comes with all the DSP-enabled features of our MK2 range. It's also a great addition to Atmos installations at the ceiling level, particularly in smaller rooms.
- 5” honeycomb woofer
- High-definition Air Motion Transformer driver for clear, accurate upper mid and high frequencies
- High-end, 32bit SHARC DSP lets you tune the speaker to your needs
- HEDD Lineariser, a zero-phase filter to create fascinating stereo image and depth
- Closed or Ported functionality gives you the best of two monitoring systems: accurate and detailed (closed) or increased bass response (ported)
- Desktop filter helps you remove reflections from nearby studio furniture
- Hi and Low shelving filters to tune output to your preference
- Bass-extension mode to increase bottom-end by up to 20%
- Complete, linear phase Satellite-Subwoofer setup with BASS 08 subwoofers
- Aluminum pot controls
- Analog XLR and Digital AES connections (supports AES/EBU with daisy-chaining)
- Assembled in Berlin with premium components
- Each unit is tested before shipping
- Mounting gear available separately, ideal for Atmos installations
- Ongoing feature support via the HEDD Access tool (downloadable separately)
- 5 year warranty after registration
Air Motion Transformer
Handmade in Berlin using high quality components, the HEDD Air Motion Transformer delivers a precise and wonderfully open sound. Thanks to ultra high frequency extension and remarkable transient response, natural sound reproduction is not distorted in any way.
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.
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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