Packaging and Accessories

HEDD Audio had prepared a limited number of review samples to get the word out on the HEDDphone Two while it's still in the pre-order stage. As such, the unit I received did not come in the full retail packaging that paying customers would get. Thankfully, HEDD had just finished a photography session and sent over some photos so I can share what the final unboxing experience will be like. Expect a relatively large product box made of thick cardboard employing a monochrome color scheme. On the front is the product name and a render of the headphones on top of a large brand logo. The box is open from the side to reveal two pull-out compartments that come labeled for easy identification. The top compartment is a thinner cardboard box that houses the carry case with the headphones inside whereas the lower accessory box contains the cables and cable adapters neatly placed in individual slots in addition to a spare set of ear pads. This means that you don't have to worry about pad replacement for a good few years at least and I can certainly get behind this move. There's also paperwork in the form of a quick start guide going over the set up and use of the headphones as well as a warranty brochure reminding you to register the device and opt for as much as five years of extended warranty.


The storage/carry case for the HEDDphone TWO is my favorite of any such offerings I've experienced. It's not as utilitarian as the aluminium cases with the locks and gives you a personal touch with the fabric lining over the hard case and the HEDD logo embossed on the front. There's a handle on the top for functionality too and the rounded rectangular shape helps ensure uniform drop resistance as well as the ability to place it vertically or horizontally. I also appreciated the two sturdy zipper tabs associated with a self-sealing zipper for added dust and spill protection. The case is larger than the likes of the Focal and Sivga cases but there's a good reason for that—open it to reveal the headphones placed on one side and a dedicated compartment with a door to house the headphone cables, as well as a small portable DAC/amp, instead of having to place them in a mesh layer or carry them separately. Indeed, there is also some room on the other side to have a cable there and use this compartment for a larger portable DAC/amp or DAP.