HEDD Audio BASS 08: 300W 8" Powered Studio Subwoofer

HEDD | HEINZ ELECTRODYNAMIC DESIGNS

Heinz ElectroDynamic Designs (HEDD) is a high-end audio manufacturer founded by Klaus Heinz (former ADAM Audio developer) and Dr. Frederik Knop. Drawing on a rich history in audio creation and reproduction, the German company builds handcrafted professional studio monitors and headphones in Berlin since 2016. HEDD’s advantage is the in-house developed signature Air Motion Transformer driver, HEDD Lineariser® and CoP Technology, as well as introducing an entire Phase Linear Sub-Satellite System.

The 2021 Debut of HEDD Audio's BASS 08

The 2021 HEDD Audio debut of the BASS 08 (8“ honeycomb woofer) is both powerful, fetching a low-frequency range of 24-80Hz, and versatile, seamlessly integrating with HEDD's previous models, as well as any other active monitor speaker system. Though it is designed to maximise the full potential of the new HEDD MK2 models, the BASS 08 fits well in smaller control rooms, such as home studios. The BASS 08 houses a robust 8" woofer with a 2" voice coil driven by a 300W ICE Power amplifier.

Equipped with a powerful DSP board, HEDD's new BASS series enables three exciting features: 

1. HEDD Lineariser®

The HEDD Lineariser® function, that is now built-in to the speaker, which flattens the phase response, creating perfect impulse response. This dramatically helps with spatial reproduction opening up the stereo image offered by your speakers. 

2. >>CoP<< Technology

HEDD's innovative CoP technology give users (for the time) the option to choose from closed or ported cabinets, so you can adjust the bass response to suit your preferences. The speakers come with removable plugs for the bass ports, combined with DSP-based FIR filtering. By opening or closing the ports and setting the switch at the back accordingly, you can switch between optimum accuracy (closed cabinet) and a dynamic, low-reaching design with increased SPL (ported cabinet).

3. PHASE LINEAR SUB-SATELLITE SYSTEM

HEDD Audio introduces a completely phase linear Sub-Satellite System. This feature tries to improve the relationship with HEDD subwoofers using Group Delay Compensation to compensate for the distance between speakers and subwoofers and create Linear Subwoofer / Satellite system. Listeners can compensate eventual distances between subwoofers and satellites to stay with linear phase reproduction for the complete system.

MADE IN GERMANY

Engineered and tested in Berlin to the highest standards. HEDD's new Mk2 and BASS Series combines handcrafted loudspeakers with cutting-edge innovations across the entire range. Based on a strong unibody casing for better durability and satin lacquer-finished ensures that the cabinet remains stable and provides effortless audio, even at full power. The ICE Power amplifier offers 300W and is universally powered for compatibility anywhere in the world. 

Main Features:

• Handcrafted unibody cabinet
• 8" honeycomb subwoofer
• Onboard Lineariser
• ​CoP Technology - Closed or Ported Functionality
• Linear Sub-Satellite System

Tech Specs:

• Bass Driver: 8" honeycomb Woofer + 2" Voice coil
• Power Amplification: 300W
• Low Frequency Range (-3dB): 24-80 Hz
• High frequency Limit: 40-120 Hz (variable)
• AD/DA Conversion: 96kHz / 32bit
• Maximum Peak SPL: 105 dB SPL
• Impedance: 22 kΩ
  
• Input sensitivity: -10/-4/0/+4 dB
• Input Types: 2x XLR balanced + 1x AES IN
• Output Types: 1x AES OUT
• Cabinet: Satin lacquer finish in black
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 29 x 39.2 x 40 cm
• Power Supply: 110-240 V
• Warranty: 2 years