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HEDD Audio TYPE 05 MK2
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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Compact and precise, the TYPE 05 MK2 delivers airy, detailed treble and tight low-end control thanks to its AMT tweeter, 5" woofer and integrated Lineariser. Built-in 96 kHz / 32 kBit converters and DSP tools (GDC, CoP) sharpen imaging and timing, while 2x100 W ICEpower amplification provides punch and headroom— a studio-focused nearfield monitor that balances clarity, dynamics and feature-rich DSP.
Pros
- Outstanding top-end extension and imaging driven by the AMT tweeter and DSP (claimed 40 kHz extension plus Lineariser/GDC for timing and phase control).
- Healthy dynamics and headroom from dual 100 W ICEpower amps and a quoted 112 dB SPL per pair at 1 m, making it punchy for nearfield/studio use.
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
88/100
5" woofer with DSP/LFE support and a quoted low-frequency response to 45 Hz (38 Hz in LFE) plus robust 2x100 W amplification yields deep, controlled bass for a 5" monitor. No enclosure type listed (likely sealed), so bass is scored high for its driver size and spec'd extension.
Mid
90/100
AMT tweeter plus HEDD Lineariser and GDC/CoP DSP tools indicate precise, accurate midrange with good timbral control and vocal presence. Active electronics and high-resolution converters support clean mid detail and low distortion.
Treble
92/100
AMT tweeter and claimed 40 kHz extension point to excellent top-end extension, air and transient detail without obvious harshness in the specification. DSP integration and high-res converters further support refined treble performance.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Active DSP (Lineariser, GDC) and well-matched amplification/driver set imply strong imaging and precise focus for a nearfield/stand speaker. Compact dimensions and AMT tweeter favor accurate stereo placement and depth.
Dynamics
90/100
2x100 W ICEpower amplification and a quoted 112 dB SPL per pair at 1 m indicate healthy headroom and punch for the form factor, supporting both micro- and macro-dynamic contrasts.
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Build Quality
88/100
6.4 kg per unit, studio-oriented feature set and integrated DSP suggest solid engineering and component choice. HEDD's typical manufacturing quality and fitted electronics point to good cabinet/bracing and crossover execution.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive-baseline score applied per passive bookshelf scoring rules. (Product is active with AES/XLR digital and analog XLR inputs and digital pass-through; those active features were not used to raise this passive-metric score.)
Value for Money
86/100
At an asking range of ~€799–€999 the combination of AMT, DSP tools (Lineariser, GDC, CoP), ICEpower amplification and strong quoted specs represents solid performance-per-dollar for studio/nearfield use. No comparative review quotes were provided, so score is conservative but favorable.
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