New A-CORE Speaker Range from HEDD Audio

   
While we were at Superbooth we filmed a quick peek with Freddy at the HEDD Audio booth in the Space Centre area of Fez, looking at their new A-CORE range of monitor speakers, but it wasn't officially announced until 15-May-2025, so we had to wait until now to show you this.
There are two models so far; the Type 05 A-CORE and the Type 07 A-CORE and they are active monitors based on the current DSP enabled models... but without the DSP.
This means they share the same drivers, amps and technology as the highly acclaimed mk2 range, but without the DSP they are a bit more affordable than their DSP siblings.
Having spent some time with the HEDD Type20 mk2, we can attest to their accuracy and range, the low-end extension is remarkable.

You can find more information here:- https://hedd.audio/

And here's the official Press Release:
Berlin, May 15th, 2025
HEDD Audio is thrilled to introduce the TYPE 05 A-CORE and TYPE 07 A-CORE active speakers, our most advanced analog designs to date and a bold new chapter in HEDD Audio's journey of uncompromising sound.
The new 2-way models draw from over 40 years of loudspeaker innovation, beginning with Klaus Heinz's groundbreaking work on Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology in the 1970s.
Rooted in the brand's analog heritage yet refined with modern precision, they offer a deliberate take on the fundamentals of sound in a world of increased digital complexity. Handcrafted and assembled in Berlin, A-CORE speakers are built with a dedication to durability, acoustic authenticity, and ease of use.

Premium Components, Proven Performance

At the heart of the TYPE 05 and 07 A-CORE are the same premium components found in the company's flagship MK2 monitor line and Tower Mains system:

• Klaus Heinz's hand-built Air Motion Transformer tweeter, offering ultra fast transient response and lifelike detail
• Custom-made woofers made of Honeycomb compound, delivering tight, articulate mids and unusually deep, controlled lows
• A heavy-duty MDF cabinet construction that unlocks the full potential of the drivers, even at high volumes
• High-efficiency Class D amplifiers

A-CORE and MK2 models may share components and sonic DNA, but they offer different signal- and workflows. In short: MK2 offers extensive digital control and a level of sonic refinement that is only possible with DSP, whereas A-CORE focuses on immediacy and pure analog performance. A-CORE active monitors are crafted for customers who value ease of use, rock-solid build quality, and honest, emotionally engaging sound. With versatile XLR, TRS, and RCA connectivity and intuitive bass & treble EQs, A-CORE is aimed at artists, sound engineers, and music lovers that just want to create without the tech getting in their way. Just set, connect, and listen.

Trusted by artists such as Q-Tip, top engineers including Heba Kadry (Björk) and Tchad Blake (Arctic Monkeys), and Oscar-winning composers such as Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker) and Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet on the Western Front), HEDD's commitment to precision and musicality continues with A-CORE.

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