Berlin based studio monitor manufacturer HEDD Audio have announced the launch of the successor to the original HEDDphone ONE: HEDDphone TWO

The original model stood out with it’s use of AMT folded ribbon drivers usually found only in monitors. this results in a diaphragm over three times larger than in traditional dynamic, planar, or electrostatic driver designs. The performance was inpressive, with our own Mike Thorne being a user. However the original was bulky and heavy compared to conventional headphones and in HEDDphone two HEDD have re-engineered the product to reduce the weight by 25%.

Here’s what HEDD share about their new product in the press release:

Building on the success of its predecessor among Award-winning producers and engineers such as Tchad Blake, Hildur Guðnadóttir, or DJ Jazzy Jeff, this headphone is crafted with a discerning eye on the needs of mastering engineers, mix engineers, and producers whilst also aiming at the broader spectrum of consumer headphone enthusiasts.

Several breakthroughs have been achieved in the three and a half year process of developing and designing HEDDphone TWO. By reconstructing the driver from scratch and using lightweight materials like carbon fibre and magnesium, the HEDD R&D team was able to achieve a staggering 25% weight reduction. An all new mechanical design was developed in order to make the product more compact and durable.

The extensive material and reliability testing results in HEDD offering a rare and extended 5 years’ warranty for these headphones.

A patent is pending for the all new unique headband (= HEDDband) that provides users with a true custom-comfort-fit experience. HEDD have gone all out to invent a smart strap system, allowing parameters like height, width, curvature and even the clamping pressure to be tweaked to the individual head shape and taste.

To ensure highest flexibility straight out of the box, the company includes a carrying case as well as additional balanced / unbalanced cables, making it easy to take HEDDphone TWO to projects - and even on vacation. Heavy users will also appreciate the spare set of ear pads for prolonged usage.

Specifications

Concept: Open-back over-ear
Driver: Full-range Air Motion Transformer (AMT)
Diaphragm: Kapton polyimide film
Frequency range: 10Hz – 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 89 dB/W
Impedance: 41 Ohm
Weight: 550g
Power Requirements: minimum 200mW, recommended 1000mW or more

Cable: Kevlar-infused, graded
Vegan-Leather ear pads and head cushion
Made in Germany

In the Box

Travel case to fit HEDDphone® TWO and Accessories 1x additional set of spare ear pads
1x 2.2 m unbalanced cable with 6.35 mm termination 1x 2.2 m balanced cable with 4.4 mm termination
1x unbalanced adapter from 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm
1X balanced adapter from balanced 4.4 mm to XLR

Price and Availability

Priced at 1999€ (incl. VAT), HEDDphone TWO will be available in late September (North America) and from mid to late October (Rest of the world).