Hedd Type 20 MK2 White Right

TYPE 20 MK2: HEDD's Vision of the "All-Terrain" Monitor

Within the HEDD range, the TYPE 20 MK2 holds a strategic position: that of a studio speaker capable of switching between very different tasks without changing reference points. The goal is simple: to maintain reliable listening for voice editing, sound design, acoustic arrangements, as well as modern productions heavy in the low end. This TYPE 20-R MK2 White variant corresponds to the right speaker (Right), in a white finish, ideal for forming a high-end nearfield pair or complementing a multichannel setup oriented towards post-production and immersive formats.

The MK2 generation fits this modern studio logic: more options for room adaptation, finer control via DSP, and simplified integration into hybrid analog and digital setups. The result is a monitor that remains consistent from one session to another, even when placement is not perfect or when content varies greatly.

A Speaker Designed for Demanding Mixers, Producers, and Studios

The HEDD TYPE 20-R MK2 is aimed at those who need a compact main monitor but sufficiently revealing to make quick decisions on tonal balance, dynamics, and depth. In production, it helps lock the low end without masking the kick or artificially thickening the bass. In mixing, it highlights midrange clarity, essential for vocals, guitars, synths, and central elements. In mastering, its register separation and transient behavior allow for more confident judgment of compression, attacks, and overall energy.

For post-production environments and Atmos mixing, the ability to integrate multiple speakers (and adapt them via DSP) facilitates channel coherence. And if your room is more "live" or partially treated, the onboard tools and Closed or Ported modes become real allies to regain usable bass and a stable image without blindly overcorrecting.

DSP, Porting Modes, and Temporal Precision: Listening That Adapts to Your Room

3-Way Architecture: Register Separation and Stability at High Levels

The TYPE 20-R MK2 relies on a 3-way design to better distribute the workload: a 7-inch honeycomb woofer for the foundation, a dedicated 4-inch midrange for the most critical mix zone, and a high-definition Air Motion Transformer tweeter for definition in the upper spectrum. This approach improves detail retrieval, reduces the sensation that "everything comes from the same place," and helps place elements in space, notably on panoramas, delays, and reverbs.

The Class D amplification in three 100 W modules provides useful headroom but above all clean handling when the session becomes dense. You retain impact without crushing transients, which is essential for judging the punch of a kick, the snap of a snare, or the attack of a bass without confusing volume and compression.

Closed or Ported: Two Behaviors, One Monitor

The Closed or Ported choice is not a gimmick: it allows aligning the speaker with your studio reality. In Closed mode, the listening tends to be drier and more analytical, practical for checking low-end precision and attack contours. In Ported mode, the extension is reinforced to better read the foundation and energy in the bass, useful for electronic music, hip-hop, modern pop, or any content where the low end must remain controlled but present.

DSP Tools: Coherence, Stereo Image, and Quick Adjustments

The 32-bit SHARC DSP serves as the backbone for adjustments. The HEDD Lineariser (zero-phase filter) aims to improve temporal coherence: the stereo image gains stability, layers stand out more easily, and micro-details (ambience, reverb tails, texture) become easier to evaluate. The Desktop filter helps reduce colorations related to desk or furniture reflections, a point often underestimated in home studio setups.

For tonal adjustment, the Hi and Low shelving filters allow fine correction without altering the monitor's character. Finally, the Bass-extension mode can increase the low spectrum by up to 20% to control bass energy without changing speakers or switching to another system.

Analog and Digital Integration, and Scalability

The connectivity combines an analog XLR input and an AES input for digital chains, with AES/EBU compatibility and daisy-chaining capability. This facilitates wiring in a hybrid studio, a post-production rack, or a multichannel installation. The controls (aluminum potentiometers) remain direct and designed for daily use. Features can also be extended via HEDD Access (downloadable separately), and mounting hardware is available separately for immersive-oriented installations.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	EQ	Yes
Number of channels	3 channels	Inputs	XLR, AES/EBU
Bluetooth	No	Color	White
Connection	AES3, XLR	Power output	900 W
Speaker diameter	4", 7", 2"	Quantity	1
Number of speakers	3

Version	right (Right)	HEDD Lineariser	zero-phase filter for stereo image and depth
Finish	White	Desktop filter	reduces reflections related to furniture
Porting modes	Closed or Ported	Bass-extension mode	increases low spectrum up to 20%
Woofer	7-inch honeycomb	Analog input	XLR
Dedicated midrange	4-inch	Digital input	AES
Tweeter	High-definition Air Motion Transformer (HEDD)	Compatibility	AES/EBU with daisy-chaining
Amplification	3 x 100 W ICEpower Class D	Controls	aluminum potentiometers
DSP	32-bit SHARC