Short answer: the HEDD Type 20 MK2 for better sound quality, the Klipsch The Sevens for the lower price. The HEDD Type 20 MK2 ranks #26 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,798. The Klipsch The Sevens ranks #108, rated 3.7/5, at $799.12, $3,998.88 cheaper.
Why pick the Klipsch The Sevens: A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output. It keeps a wired aux input, which the HEDD Type 20 MK2 lacks. The catch: The review found a recessed 2-4kHz region and upper-treble emphasis, producing a scooped balance that a simple treble reduction did not fully fix.
The HEDD Type 20 MK2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs. Its bass reaches about 32Hz before falling 3dB, against 49Hz for the Klipsch The Sevens. Watch for: These results are for ported operation, not every bass or phase setting.
Buy the Klipsch The Sevens when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the HEDD Type 20 MK2 when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Sevens | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.12 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #108 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 6.5” high-excursion woofer, 1” titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 200W total (400W peak) | 900W (3x300W) |
| Inputs | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | - |
| Dimensions | 16.375”H x 8.125”W x 13.1875”D | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) (primary), 19.8 lbs (9 kg) (secondary) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| App | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear flared port | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | XLR (AES pass-through) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | - | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| EQ | - | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.69 |
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