Thanks for the review, I was not fully aware of HEDD speakers’ features. But the most unbelieavable part is to realize that my 20 years old small cheap die-cast alu 2-way Genelecs are very detailed and revealing with very good imaging. I easily heard the crackle at 1:09 in the Phoenix track that you mentioned. If I ever upgrade to any 3-way solution, it will be because of dedicated midrange woofer, DSP and life can be much easier without sub in a small studio. : ) Looking forward to detailed measurements and reviews of Adam A8H and A77H. But now this HEDD is on my radar... the lineariser and CoP features are very appealing. With onboard room correction DSP it could be a go go. Maybe in Mk3 version.
First of all... great review. Really honest and clearly explained. I own the HEDDS Type07 MKII's and love them. Also calibrated with Sonarworks SoundID. I produce/mix/master music on them but they are also great HiFi speakers 😊. You can disable the Standby mode of the speakers via HEDD software. Just connect an UTP cable into each monitor separately to your computer and run the HEDD software. My speakers are now always on.
I have the type 07 and ive done that test with the crackle for so many songs and too thought it was the tweeters on them. Checked on many headphones and heard the same. Crazy. They are 2 way also and they have revealed so much more.
I demo'd these the other day at a pro audio store and they blew me away. Went there to try the genelec 8341s and after going through about 4 other sets of speakers the Hedd type 20 were my favorites BY FAR. Going to demo them in my own set up and see how they work out. I hope they work well in my room because the sound is incredible.
I did hear the Phoenix crackle on my Focal Shape Twin speakers, which have “M”-shaped aluminium/magnesium inverted dome tweeters, so apparently they're more transparent than the beryllium ones by Focal. The Hedds also looked good to me, but they're too large for my space and the Shape Twins are sealed (2.5 way), which really appealed to me.
I'm also a user of Focal Shape Twins. Just for ref, the Beryllium tweeters on the Be range is supposed to be more transparent, and also technically the are not sealed, they have passive radiators, but I do still think the sound better than ported monitors in the same price range.
I’ve been looking for a 3way monitoring system and these came up during my search. Great informational video. I wish I could hear these but where I live I don’t have a real music store that would bring this types of gear in just to field test. I’m on the fence with these and the Adam A8H monitors. I currently use A7x and love them. Great video review keep it up.
I have some focal alpha 6 the first generation and I'm looking to make a upgrade.. not saying the focal sound bad but I'm really considering these monitors..
WHY you have the speakers changed? i mean the lft on the right position and right on left. i´ve just changed them today here(to the prop position i mean) 😂sorry about my english
Hi, I am also an owner of the Type 30 MK2. I wanted to check with you if you ever have a faint pink noise coming from the speakers in near field position? i.e. without any audio passing through it.
@@ashwinrenju Hi, first I want to say that I'm sitting in a Mastering Room and my Hedd's are connected to the SPL Mercury DAC. I did noticed a bit of noise comming from the speakers but nothing to worry about. altho I have to say when I change the XLR to a par of brand new VOVOX the noise went down in volume considerable. Everything in the back is set to default mode and I use them closed enclosure. I hope this helps.
I have the Type 20 mk2 monitors with a Bass 12. Had the monitors first and they can absolutely hold their own without a sub. To me, the Bass 12 just gives a better sense of resolution/texture/depth - think 4k vs. 5k- It's already good/believable now it just 'feels' real. What stands out the most about these monitors/sub compared to others is the low-end detail, they really articulate the bass unlike anything I've ever heard.
Thanks for this detailed review. I've been considering these for a while myself to replace my Focal Twins - however I too am very much used to the sound of the Beryllium tweeters and the Focals sound great in my room.. BTW I was able to catch the distortion on my Twins using both an RME ADI2 Pro and an Antelope Zen Tour SC as sources. Thanks again!
1. How big is your room? 2. What range on the volume knob do you end up using in the lower SPL mode? 3. Did you try switching the speakers, so that the mid/high speakers are closer together? 4. What is your minimum listening distance for good sound?
Karl heinz is the man. proper german engineering. i spoke to his son whilst i waited 3 months during lockdown for my mk 1 to be made. if anybody buys these. i will tell you now. they are bloody heavy!! serious engineering
Not sure about the statement "High frequency sound travels at a different speed to low frequency" Is that so? I've found several sources that seem to say that if there IS a frequency related variation in speed, then it is pretty small. Is the Lineariser more to effect, via DSP, the time difference between the speakers, much in the same way that some speakers have baffles such that the voice coils are aligned vertically to attempt to reduce any phase difference?
Thanks for the review and honest perspective. I upgraded from the Yamaha HS8's to the Type 20 MKII and was floored by the quality and clarity. These speakers made a huge impact on my mixing and mastering learning journey. Highly recommended.
I’m currently looking to buy these monitors I have the Yamaha hs8 and looking to upgrade to new pair of monitors my only concern is if these monitors could be calibrated
@@JMelodiez I use Reference 4 from Sonicworks to calibrate to my room. There is also extensive calibration settings on the back of the monitor. Check out the documentation on the HEDD site. These are a serious upgrade from the Yamaha’s. You will also want to treat your room as best as possible.
I'm in the market for some new monitors I really want to give these a try just because I like being different and these seem different is there any place, I can listen to them? or even test them out? Great video by the way!
Ever since No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom came out, I heard that crackle. It’s in one of their hits but I forget which song exactly. When it comes up though, I always hear it. I thought about getting these kind of speakers to help me identify things I need to roll off. Figure they’d round out my current set up. Thanks for this review - there really is a lack of Type20 content on the internet.
Hi, great review! Appart from the differences between a 2-way vs 3-way system, would you consider that the Type 20 are an overall step-up in quality compared to the Solo6 ? Thank you
Thanks for the kind words. I wouldn’t say the quality is any better or worse than the Solo6 series. You’re comparing two dedicated, high quality loudspeaker manufacturers at this point. That being said he CoP system from the HEDDS is very unique and offers a nice differentiator. The tweeter construction is also different from the Focals, so you’ve got another differentiator there.
thanks for the review, just wondering when using ported does it also increase the bass rolloff or does the bass rolloff stay the same, but just controls the low end a bit more? Also did you know you can extend the low end to 26hz according to the manual? do you use it or keep it at the normal 32hz?
Yes I am aware of the bass extension feature - I believe I called it out briefly but perhaps not. I can’t speak to the specific rolloff that may or may not be occurring. An email to the HEDD team might be helpful for you: info@hedd.audio I have heard of folks that close the ports and then enable the bass extension option to make up some of the ‘power’ they’ve lost. I did not feel the need to do so on mine.
Thanks for this review it really felt like an honest take. I've been toying with the idea of upgrading to these from my Adam A77X's which I have used for years now. I produce electronic music as a personal project but also do mixing and mastering for my day work, so I need something that covers all those bases well. I read on some threads that some people say that when these are driven hard the low end craps out a little or distorts, did you get any issues like this at all? For the most part people seem to like these though, thanks!
I haven’t had that experience, about the low end, but another customer reached out to me over email to say that they had encountered this. I instructed them to reach out to Hedd directly. The customer did and I believe it’s been sorted.
@@ManchesterMusic Ok thanks for the info, I've read they send new drivers to some people but it's hard to believe threads online and how true it all is, so thanks again!
I have these very very good much better to mix on than my last monitors. I have a question for the input sensitivity knob is it worth having it on +4db? still a bit confused on this +4db sounds better to me and is obviously louder.. but not entirely sure if I should use that setting.
Isn't that supposed to only be used when your originating sound source is too low/weak? You could be introducing unnecessary gain to the pre-amp signal, which will in turn get significantly re-amplified for the woofers/tweeters
Hey Poalo. I reached out to HEDD and they told me to have you reach out to them at info@hedd.audio If you do end up reaching out to them please let them know you watched my video, it would mean a lot to me. Good luck.
I've been trying to find a place to buy these but I can't find a reputable dealer in Canada. I know there's a dealer in Montreal but they have sent me a broken item in the past and refused to give refund. Given that I'm in Ontario and they are an 8+ hour drive, it's hard to justify that sort of online purchase without being able to return them.
I have a pair of Type 20 on their way, to replace Type 7 that I've had for the last two years (they're great too). Looking forward to hearing the Linearisation correction, as I had a pair of tower speakers with a tapered array of 5" Magnavox drivers in 1995 called "Phase Zero" that did just that with the aid of a "black box" processor which created a 100ms delay. DVD and 5.1 were just emerging so nobody wanted stereo (plus the 100ms delay killed lip-synch), and they sold a miserable 4 pairs of these fabulous speakers, although they did manage to move the rest of their tower stock without the processor box - as "Phase One". When the circuit was switched in the music became rich, warm and smooth whilst still having plenty of attack.
Could you please tell me please how they compare to the Focal Shapes 65 you tested in 2019? I cant decide between those too and I dont have a store nearby to try them :( (I create, mix and master EDM music if that matters). Thank you!
Hey Tendou. It’s really difficult for me to help you make a decision. I tested the Focal sooo long ago and i haven’t tested the smaller HEDDs that would be comparable to the size of the Shape 65s. The genre of music you’re mixing should never dictate the manufacturer of loudspeaker you purchase. Any pro audio brand will offer solid low end resolution for EDM. Both HEDD and Focal are great manufacturers, you’ll be happy with either decision I’m sure.
@@caynofficial I have the Shape 65 monitors and really like them. I listen to a variety of music and have been satisfied. I did recently add an Adam T10-S sub to give me that bottom octave but even without they are decent. I run them from a Benchmark Dac1HDR. I would be interested in trying a pair of these Hedd Type 20 MkII though...
Klaus was the owner of Adams & I think was made to leave the company after merger. I"m big Klaus/Adam Audio fan so wanna try these but can't afford this right now. I do have Klaus designed Adam Tensor Delta's & the newere non-klaus adam s2v's.
"The Ferrari 296GTS is powered by a Ford slant six... I think" Neumann DSP was jointly developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) specifically for Neumann studio monitors. IK Multimedia's ARC is based on Audyssey from France. Facts matter.
@@ManchesterMusic No emotion... just the facts. If anything, I was a little disappointed because I tune in for your clear and detailed explanations, observations with insights I can trust. I realize this vid was all about the HEDDs... so maybe you could review a Neumann setup with their KH750 DSP and KH310s or KH120s? I have the IK ARC, Sonarworks and the Neumanns. The Neumann system yields the best results, for me, as it doesn't just analyze the EQ curve and flip it but "listens" to your room and determines the best "overall" correction achievable in your room as well as phase corrections.
@@mixphantom0101 Gotcha. only human, I will get a thing wrong or two. As for getting my hands on a Neumann speaker set I honestly I don't see it in the cards. I've contacted them several times to establish a line and they're very closed to working with UA-cam-types. Love the brand but I can't see an easy path to featuring their products on the channel.
Hello, My name is Rick, I have a small studio W D H 3,60 x 3,80cm, x 2,45cm , I had chosen the (Quested V2108) but due to the size of my training I have been advised against. Now, I am very undecided between these Type 20 MKII speakers and the PMC revel6 you have reviewed. I produce old school hip hop music, but I want to start mixing my projects more seriously, possibly even try to do some mastering. I really like how you talk about these products, I would be happy to receive advice from you. Greatings, Rick.
These speakers have very little headroom and peak very, very fast. I sent them back. They look good, but very low volume speakers and my presonus are literally louder without any peaking issues EVER! Insane to even compare the two speakers...
@@mjamiep12 I just got the Neumann kh310s with the 750 dsp subwoofer a little after sending the HEDD back. Let's just say I'll never need another pair of studio monitors my entire life lol. Seriously
switching from a7x to type20s here. Adams r cool and stuff, but i really wanna go into three-way speakers world after testing footprints 01, also barefoot speakers don't have these amazing AMT tweeters i loved in a7x. I also compared a7x to type07 mk1, which are very similar, and sorry for a corny word, but hedds sounded much more boutique.
@@jothamsmith974 sorry u can't do it urself. Dictionary Definitions from Oxford Language: a business or establishment that is small and sophisticated or fashionable.
I talk about the meaning , the meaning of the sentence in the contexte . By the way what you understand is not necessarily what I understand depending on the meaning that the word may have (im not english or americain so be kind)🤦🏽♂️ 🤷🏽♂️
@@jothamsmith974 yea no offense man) sorry if we misunderstood each other. what i meant is that comparing to a7x, a little bit pricey type07 sounded like they r much more expensive. overall scene, more pleasant AMTs, more accurate bass. and again that was mk1
@@yung_grubiyan yeah its okey bro ! that why i prefere talk with someone in real life its better we can easily understand people's feelings and expressions and there is less misunderstanding 😅🤣 Nice ! So do you recommand them for producing, mixing and mastering (hip hop / rnb soul) ?
It’d be great to see some non subjective scientific type data on these in a review (like this), bc your style personality is good; so soft / chill feeling. I just hope to know how they perform like is there a dip at 10k type a thing. Anyhow some annoying unsolicited thoughts, hope it is constructive feeling. Great shirt ps
This is good to know. At one point I do show the SoundID Reference of their performance in my room FWIW. Perhaps not what you were looking for. There’s a bit more information on their frequency output on HEDDs website. For more info I’d email them at info@hedd.audio.
I also have the HEDD Type 20. I think the standby takes way too long. Also, the finish is terrible. The smooth satin finish makes the speakers VERY slippery when grabbing. These speakers are prone to dropping as a result.
I’ve found that sending audio through at very high SPLs wakes them up from standby mode a little faster. I agree that it’s still not the fastest wake up. I have no problem with the finish. My focals are just as smooth on the sides. Not an issue for me.
@@ManchesterMusic I do the same with my Adam F7s. Thanks to your video, and some feedback from other users, I'll be upgrading to these once I finish setting up room treatment in my studio.
In short: no they are not. They are fine monitors, don't get me wrong, but spend the same amount of money on consumer grade high-fidelity speakers and a good amp, and you have a 1000 times better sound quality. The brand, the size, and the marketing as monitor is what causes the price. Not the quality nor the sound.
Thanks for the review. How you will compare these with Adam Audio S3V, which have also new type of tweeter (S-Art). I like both from the "paper", but don't have any idea, how they really sounds. I just know, that Adam is 10kg heavier and has bigger 9" woofer, stronger amp for bass and analog AB class amp for tweeter (up to 300kHz), which maybe should be better, than some digital amps. Adams have very sharp and vivid (but still clear) mids and somebody said, that they need to play loud to be best. I don't want them for mixing, just for listening. I have enough of snake oils from so called "High-end" HiFi brands and I need solid speakers with detail without fatigue, reasonable lows around 30Hz with enough punch for small room under 20sqm, but also with ability to play well at low volumes at night. And without disturbing own noises.
Thanks for the review, I was not fully aware of HEDD speakers’ features. But the most unbelieavable part is to realize that my 20 years old small cheap die-cast alu 2-way Genelecs are very detailed and revealing with very good imaging. I easily heard the crackle at 1:09 in the Phoenix track that you mentioned. If I ever upgrade to any 3-way solution, it will be because of dedicated midrange woofer, DSP and life can be much easier without sub in a small studio. : ) Looking forward to detailed measurements and reviews of Adam A8H and A77H. But now this HEDD is on my radar... the lineariser and CoP features are very appealing. With onboard room correction DSP it could be a go go. Maybe in Mk3 version.
First of all... great review. Really honest and clearly explained. I own the HEDDS Type07 MKII's and love them. Also calibrated with Sonarworks SoundID. I produce/mix/master music on them but they are also great HiFi speakers 😊.
You can disable the Standby mode of the speakers via HEDD software. Just connect an UTP cable into each monitor separately to your computer and run the HEDD software. My speakers are now always on.
I have the type 07 and ive done that test with the crackle for so many songs and too thought it was the tweeters on them. Checked on many headphones and heard the same. Crazy. They are 2 way also and they have revealed so much more.
I demo'd these the other day at a pro audio store and they blew me away. Went there to try the genelec 8341s and after going through about 4 other sets of speakers the Hedd type 20 were my favorites BY FAR. Going to demo them in my own set up and see how they work out. I hope they work well in my room because the sound is incredible.
That same here. Clear sharp powerfull. Rest was just funny toys
@@peterorany Agreed. I ended up buying a pair! Been using them for about 3 months now
Omg I have the HEDD type 07
They’re awesome
I did hear the Phoenix crackle on my Focal Shape Twin speakers, which have “M”-shaped aluminium/magnesium inverted dome tweeters, so apparently they're more transparent than the beryllium ones by Focal. The Hedds also looked good to me, but they're too large for my space and the Shape Twins are sealed (2.5 way), which really appealed to me.
I'm also a user of Focal Shape Twins. Just for ref, the Beryllium tweeters on the Be range is supposed to be more transparent, and also technically the are not sealed, they have passive radiators, but I do still think the sound better than ported monitors in the same price range.
2:40 They are handmade, I watched the process when I visited their production hall in Berlin. Love my HEDD‘s and will never ever sell them
I’ve been looking for a 3way monitoring system and these came up during my search. Great informational video. I wish I could hear these but where I live I don’t have a real music store that would bring this types of gear in just to field test. I’m on the fence with these and the Adam A8H monitors. I currently use A7x and love them.
Great video review keep it up.
Welcome back! I hope the project went well.
I have some focal alpha 6 the first generation and I'm looking to make a upgrade.. not saying the focal sound bad but I'm really considering these monitors..
You would def not regret that decision :)
at first glance they sorta reminded me of the m&k 150... with an amt tweeter
Any suggestions on monitor levels while using in AES mode? Without spending 3k on a Grace or something.. cheers😂
WHY you have the speakers changed? i mean the lft on the right position and right on left. i´ve just changed them today here(to the prop position i mean) 😂sorry about my english
I'm a very happy owner of the Type 30 MK2 , nice review.
Hi, I am also an owner of the Type 30 MK2. I wanted to check with you if you ever have a faint pink noise coming from the speakers in near field position? i.e. without any audio passing through it.
@@ashwinrenju Hi, first I want to say that I'm sitting in a Mastering Room and my Hedd's are connected to the SPL Mercury DAC. I did noticed a bit of noise comming from the speakers but nothing to worry about. altho I have to say when I change the XLR to a par of brand new VOVOX the noise went down in volume considerable. Everything in the back is set to default mode and I use them closed enclosure. I hope this helps.
@@StereotacticMusic thanks for the info and advise buddy. I really appreciate it.
Anyone who has used these monitors... is adding a subwoofer necessary? Or is the power from these 3-ways enough to hold their own?
I have the Type 20 mk2 monitors with a Bass 12. Had the monitors first and they can absolutely hold their own without a sub. To me, the Bass 12 just gives a better sense of resolution/texture/depth - think 4k vs. 5k- It's already good/believable now it just 'feels' real. What stands out the most about these monitors/sub compared to others is the low-end detail, they really articulate the bass unlike anything I've ever heard.
I would love to test with a HEDD subwoofer but they didn’t send one over. The low frequency extension purely from the Type 20s is remarkable tho.
Thanks for this detailed review. I've been considering these for a while myself to replace my Focal Twins - however I too am very much used to the sound of the Beryllium tweeters and the Focals sound great in my room..
BTW I was able to catch the distortion on my Twins using both an RME ADI2 Pro and an Antelope Zen Tour SC as sources.
Thanks again!
How many m3 is your room? What do you consider too small for the type 30?
I hear the crackle on that song on a pair of Neumann KH120 as well.
1. How big is your room?
2. What range on the volume knob do you end up using in the lower SPL mode?
3. Did you try switching the speakers, so that the mid/high speakers are closer together?
4. What is your minimum listening distance for good sound?
I heard the crackle as well, listening on tidal flac, Genelec 8341A's
Karl heinz is the man. proper german engineering. i spoke to his son whilst i waited 3 months during lockdown for my mk 1 to be made.
if anybody buys these. i will tell you now. they are bloody heavy!! serious engineering
Not sure about the statement "High frequency sound travels at a different speed to low frequency" Is that so? I've found several sources that seem to say that if there IS a frequency related variation in speed, then it is pretty small. Is the Lineariser more to effect, via DSP, the time difference between the speakers, much in the same way that some speakers have baffles such that the voice coils are aligned vertically to attempt to reduce any phase difference?
Thanks for the review and honest perspective. I upgraded from the Yamaha HS8's to the Type 20 MKII and was floored by the quality and clarity. These speakers made a huge impact on my mixing and mastering learning journey. Highly recommended.
I’m currently looking to buy these monitors I have the Yamaha hs8 and looking to upgrade to new pair of monitors my only concern is if these monitors could be calibrated
@@JMelodiez I use Reference 4 from Sonicworks to calibrate to my room. There is also extensive calibration settings on the back of the monitor. Check out the documentation on the HEDD site. These are a serious upgrade from the Yamaha’s. You will also want to treat your room as best as possible.
Hedd Type 07 mk2 please 🙏🏼
great comments and presentation.
I'm in the market for some new monitors I really want to give these a try just because I like being different and these seem different is there any place, I can listen to them? or even test them out? Great video by the way!
And!? I heart hedds in Vienna.... Best!
Ever since No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom came out, I heard that crackle. It’s in one of their hits but I forget which song exactly. When it comes up though, I always hear it. I thought about getting these kind of speakers to help me identify things I need to roll off. Figure they’d round out my current set up. Thanks for this review - there really is a lack of Type20 content on the internet.
Agree. Really happy I can make more noise about these great loudspeakers
Brilliant presentation. *SUBSCRIBED*
Much appreciated!
Hi, great review! Appart from the differences between a 2-way vs 3-way system, would you consider that the Type 20 are an overall step-up in quality compared to the Solo6 ? Thank you
Thanks for the kind words. I wouldn’t say the quality is any better or worse than the Solo6 series. You’re comparing two dedicated, high quality loudspeaker manufacturers at this point. That being said he CoP system from the HEDDS is very unique and offers a nice differentiator. The tweeter construction is also different from the Focals, so you’ve got another differentiator there.
How big is your room?
thanks for the review, just wondering when using ported does it also increase the bass rolloff or does the bass rolloff stay the same, but just controls the low end a bit more? Also did you know you can extend the low end to 26hz according to the manual? do you use it or keep it at the normal 32hz?
Yes I am aware of the bass extension feature - I believe I called it out briefly but perhaps not.
I can’t speak to the specific rolloff that may or may not be occurring. An email to the HEDD team might be helpful for you: info@hedd.audio
I have heard of folks that close the ports and then enable the bass extension option to make up some of the ‘power’ they’ve lost. I did not feel the need to do so on mine.
Thanks for this review it really felt like an honest take. I've been toying with the idea of upgrading to these from my Adam A77X's which I have used for years now. I produce electronic music as a personal project but also do mixing and mastering for my day work, so I need something that covers all those bases well. I read on some threads that some people say that when these are driven hard the low end craps out a little or distorts, did you get any issues like this at all? For the most part people seem to like these though, thanks!
I haven’t had that experience, about the low end, but another customer reached out to me over email to say that they had encountered this. I instructed them to reach out to Hedd directly. The customer did and I believe it’s been sorted.
@@ManchesterMusic Ok thanks for the info, I've read they send new drivers to some people but it's hard to believe threads online and how true it all is, so thanks again!
By the way this is a brilliant, brilliant video
What size is your room?
I have these very very good much better to mix on than my last monitors.
I have a question for the input sensitivity knob is it worth having it on +4db?
still a bit confused on this +4db sounds better to me and is obviously louder.. but not entirely sure if I should use that setting.
Isn't that supposed to only be used when your originating sound source is too low/weak? You could be introducing unnecessary gain to the pre-amp signal, which will in turn get significantly re-amplified for the woofers/tweeters
The PMC Result 6 are about 1k less, do you think the HEDD 20 is worth the extra money?
You can connect them to your pc via ethernet and update the firmware and disable the standby mode.
Great review, could you list retail stores that carry HEDD in Toronto?
Hey Poalo, I’m not sure but I’ll find out!
@@ManchesterMusic Thank you so much.
Hey Poalo. I reached out to HEDD and they told me to have you reach out to them at info@hedd.audio
If you do end up reaching out to them please let them know you watched my video, it would mean a lot to me.
Good luck.
I've been trying to find a place to buy these but I can't find a reputable dealer in Canada. I know there's a dealer in Montreal but they have sent me a broken item in the past and refused to give refund. Given that I'm in Ontario and they are an 8+ hour drive, it's hard to justify that sort of online purchase without being able to return them.
Studio Economik - Montreal
thanks for this clear and understandable review
Thanks for the kind words.
Just subbed. Do you mind sharing what sound panels you have behind your workstation?
Hey friend. You can learn more about them in a video I made here: ua-cam.com/video/-ZsAPvHqlHQ/v-deo.html
I have a pair of Type 20 on their way, to replace Type 7 that I've had for the last two years (they're great too). Looking forward to hearing the Linearisation correction, as I had a pair of tower speakers with a tapered array of 5" Magnavox drivers in 1995 called "Phase Zero" that did just that with the aid of a "black box" processor which created a 100ms delay. DVD and 5.1 were just emerging so nobody wanted stereo (plus the 100ms delay killed lip-synch), and they sold a miserable 4 pairs of these fabulous speakers, although they did manage to move the rest of their tower stock without the processor box - as "Phase One". When the circuit was switched in the music became rich, warm and smooth whilst still having plenty of attack.
Could you please tell me please how they compare to the Focal Shapes 65 you tested in 2019? I cant decide between those too and I dont have a store nearby to try them :( (I create, mix and master EDM music if that matters). Thank you!
Hey Tendou. It’s really difficult for me to help you make a decision. I tested the Focal sooo long ago and i haven’t tested the smaller HEDDs that would be comparable to the size of the Shape 65s. The genre of music you’re mixing should never dictate the manufacturer of loudspeaker you purchase. Any pro audio brand will offer solid low end resolution for EDM. Both HEDD and Focal are great manufacturers, you’ll be happy with either decision I’m sure.
@@ManchesterMusic ok thanks a lot!
@@caynofficial I have the Shape 65 monitors and really like them. I listen to a variety of music and have been satisfied. I did recently add an Adam T10-S sub to give me that bottom octave but even without they are decent. I run them from a Benchmark Dac1HDR. I would be interested in trying a pair of these Hedd Type 20 MkII though...
I know this video is about a year old, but is there any chance you’ve compared these to the Adam A8H?
Hey friend, I have not.
@@ManchesterMusicNo worries! I’m choosing my first pair of monitors, and I’m thinking about the HEDD Type20s. Really not sure where to start though🤣
Klaus was the owner of Adams & I think was made to leave the company after merger. I"m big Klaus/Adam Audio fan so wanna try these but can't afford this right now. I do have Klaus designed Adam Tensor Delta's & the newere non-klaus adam s2v's.
thanks maddie!
Hi frequencies move at the same speed as low frequencies. What are you on about?.
Hedd mk1 were good enough.
"The Ferrari 296GTS is powered by a Ford slant six... I think" Neumann DSP was jointly developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) specifically for Neumann studio monitors. IK Multimedia's ARC is based on Audyssey from France. Facts matter.
Lol ur so angry
My mistake. Yeesh.
@@ManchesterMusic No emotion... just the facts. If anything, I was a little disappointed because I tune in for your clear and detailed explanations, observations with insights I can trust. I realize this vid was all about the HEDDs... so maybe you could review a Neumann setup with their KH750 DSP and KH310s or KH120s? I have the IK ARC, Sonarworks and the Neumanns. The Neumann system yields the best results, for me, as it doesn't just analyze the EQ curve and flip it but "listens" to your room and determines the best "overall" correction achievable in your room as well as phase corrections.
@@mixphantom0101 Gotcha. only human, I will get a thing wrong or two. As for getting my hands on a Neumann speaker set I honestly I don't see it in the cards. I've contacted them several times to establish a line and they're very closed to working with UA-cam-types. Love the brand but I can't see an easy path to featuring their products on the channel.
@@mixphantom0101 is there any information on what you refer to "listens to your room"?
Hello, My name is Rick, I have a small studio W D H 3,60 x 3,80cm, x 2,45cm , I had chosen the (Quested V2108) but due to the size of my training I have been advised against.
Now, I am very undecided between these Type 20 MKII speakers and the PMC revel6 you have reviewed. I produce old school hip hop music, but I want to start mixing my projects more seriously, possibly even try to do some mastering.
I really like how you talk about these products, I would be happy to receive advice from you.
Greatings, Rick.
Are you keeping these monitors? If not, why not
They aren’t going anywhere. :)
These speakers have very little headroom and peak very, very fast. I sent them back. They look good, but very low volume speakers and my presonus are literally louder without any peaking issues EVER! Insane to even compare the two speakers...
Good to know. I'd really like these but also want something that'll put out the decibels.
@@mjamiep12 I just got the Neumann kh310s with the 750 dsp subwoofer a little after sending the HEDD back. Let's just say I'll never need another pair of studio monitors my entire life lol. Seriously
switching from a7x to type20s here.
Adams r cool and stuff, but i really wanna go into three-way speakers world after testing footprints 01, also barefoot speakers don't have these amazing AMT tweeters i loved in a7x. I also compared a7x to type07 mk1, which are very similar, and sorry for a corny word, but hedds sounded much more boutique.
"Boutique " ?
@@jothamsmith974 sorry u can't do it urself. Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Language: a business or establishment that is small and sophisticated or fashionable.
I talk about the meaning , the meaning of the sentence in the contexte . By the way what you understand is not necessarily what I understand depending on the meaning that the word may have (im not english or americain so be kind)🤦🏽♂️ 🤷🏽♂️
@@jothamsmith974 yea no offense man) sorry if we misunderstood each other. what i meant is that comparing to a7x, a little bit pricey type07 sounded like they r much more expensive. overall scene, more pleasant AMTs, more accurate bass. and again that was mk1
@@yung_grubiyan yeah its okey bro ! that why i prefere talk with someone in real life its better we can easily understand people's feelings and expressions and there is less misunderstanding 😅🤣
Nice ! So do you recommand them for producing, mixing and mastering (hip hop / rnb soul) ?
It’d be great to see some non subjective scientific type data on these in a review (like this), bc your style personality is good; so soft / chill feeling. I just hope to know how they perform like is there a dip at 10k type a thing. Anyhow some annoying unsolicited thoughts, hope it is constructive feeling. Great shirt ps
This is good to know. At one point I do show the SoundID Reference of their performance in my room FWIW. Perhaps not what you were looking for. There’s a bit more information on their frequency output on HEDDs website. For more info I’d email them at info@hedd.audio.
@@ManchesterMusic i could just do that, truetrue
I didn't hear any distortion on my laptop speakers. I don't know what you're talking about...😂
man I'd have to sell a kidney and my refinance my house to be able to afford these lol
I also have the HEDD Type 20. I think the standby takes way too long. Also, the finish is terrible. The smooth satin finish makes the speakers VERY slippery when grabbing. These speakers are prone to dropping as a result.
I’ve found that sending audio through at very high SPLs wakes them up from standby mode a little faster. I agree that it’s still not the fastest wake up. I have no problem with the finish. My focals are just as smooth on the sides. Not an issue for me.
@@ManchesterMusic I do the same with my Adam F7s. Thanks to your video, and some feedback from other users, I'll be upgrading to these once I finish setting up room treatment in my studio.
here is the engineer ua-cam.com/video/eU5dWrePni4/v-deo.html
Feelin down about your music? Go get yourself some Hedd. Hedd will put a smile on any man's face. Feel good about yourself, get Hedd.
psi a17m
Huh?
Please check out psi monitors
In short: no they are not. They are fine monitors, don't get me wrong, but spend the same amount of money on consumer grade high-fidelity speakers and a good amp, and you have a 1000 times better sound quality.
The brand, the size, and the marketing as monitor is what causes the price. Not the quality nor the sound.
Thanks for the review. How you will compare these with Adam Audio S3V, which have also new type of tweeter (S-Art). I like both from the "paper", but don't have any idea, how they really sounds. I just know, that Adam is 10kg heavier and has bigger 9" woofer, stronger amp for bass and analog AB class amp for tweeter (up to 300kHz), which maybe should be better, than some digital amps. Adams have very sharp and vivid (but still clear) mids and somebody said, that they need to play loud to be best. I don't want them for mixing, just for listening. I have enough of snake oils from so called "High-end" HiFi brands and I need solid speakers with detail without fatigue, reasonable lows around 30Hz with enough punch for small room under 20sqm, but also with ability to play well at low volumes at night. And without disturbing own noises.