Short answer: the Mackie HR824mk2. It ranks #48 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,699.98. The HEDD Type 07 A-Core ranks #68, rated 4.2/5, at $1,598, $101.98 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Mackie HR824mk2: The updated Mackie HR824 with an 8.75” woofer, a 1” titanium dome tweeter in a waveguide, a solid aluminium Zero Edge baffle and a rear 6” x 12” passive radiator, driven by 150W and 100W amplifiers. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured predecessor, the Mackie HR824.
What the HEDD Type 07 A-Core does well: The larger A-Core monitor, pairing HEDD’s Air Motion Transformer tweeter with a 7” honeycomb-sandwich woofer and two 100W Class D amplifiers. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured HEDD Type 05 A-CORE.
Buy the Mackie HR824mk2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $101.98 saving on the HEDD Type 07 A-Core is not enough to make up the difference.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Mackie HR824mk2 4.0 to 4.8; HEDD Type 07 A-Core 3.9 to 4.5). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Mackie HR824mk2 | HEDD Type 07 A-Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699.98 per pair | $1,598 per pair |
| Ranked | #48 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #68 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Drivers | 8.75” woofer, 1” titanium dome tweeter with waveguide, 6” x 12” passive radiator | Air Motion Transformer tweeter, 7” honeycomb-sandwich woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 250W (150W LF, 100W HF) | 200W (2x 100W Class D) |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz-20kHz ±1.5dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB peak (manufacturer specified) | - |
| EQ | Yes (acoustic space and HF controls) | - |
| Dimensions | 16.8”H x 10.8”W x 13.8”D (427 x 274 x 351 mm) | 14.6”H x 8.7”W x 11.8”D (370 x 220 x 300 mm) |
| Weight | 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg) each | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| DIY Kit | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Balanced XLR, RCA |
| DSP | - | No (analog crossover) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Mackie HR824mk2: $1,699.98 per pair Estimated Sweetwater eBay
Older model: the Mackie HR824 (ranked higher, rated 4.4/5). See every Mackie HR824 generation.
Pros: The updated Mackie HR824 with an 8.75” woofer, a 1” titanium dome tweeter in a waveguide, a solid aluminium Zero Edge baffle and a rear 6” x 12” passive radiator, driven by 150W and 100W amplifiers. Mackie rates it from 37Hz to 20kHz within ±1.5dB, and it has acoustic space controls for placement near walls.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured predecessor, the Mackie HR824. It weighs 15.7kg each.
Full Mackie HR824mk2 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2007 (19 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 250W (150W LF, 100W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 16.8”H x 10.8”W x 13.8”D (427 x 274 x 351 mm) |
| Drivers | 8.75” woofer, 1” titanium dome tweeter with waveguide, 6” x 12” passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (acoustic space and HF controls) |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz-20kHz ±1.5dB (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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HEDD Type 07 A-Core: $1,598 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the HEDD Type 05 A-CORE (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: The larger A-Core monitor, pairing HEDD’s Air Motion Transformer tweeter with a 7” honeycomb-sandwich woofer and two 100W Class D amplifiers. The crossover is fully analog, so there is no added conversion or DSP latency between source and speaker. The 7” woofer gives it more bass reach and output than the HEDD Type 05 A-CORE, and it accepts balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured HEDD Type 05 A-CORE. The analog design drops the DSP room correction of HEDD’s MK2 models, leaving only basic tone switches.
Full HEDD Type 07 A-Core review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 200W (2x 100W Class D) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No (analog crossover) |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 8.7”W x 11.8”D (370 x 220 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | Air Motion Transformer tweeter, 7” honeycomb-sandwich woofer |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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