Hartke Amp and Cab opinions?

[MrLally]

Hi peeps

 

Looking for a new rig that I can move easily for smallish gigs. Only ever owned combos before and the whole amp/cab thing is a new world for me. I've spent the last few months looking at various options and have I think settled on this set up. 

 

Hartke LX8500

Hartke HyDrive HL410

 

I've priced them up on bax and I can get both with extended warranty for just shy of 1200. Anyone with more experience got any suggestions issues or any other advice before I pull the trigger?

 

Band I'm playing in is a 5 piece with two guitars. Rock/metal kinda stuff but not super heavy. Playing small shows at the moment but obviously hoping to get bigger gigs in the future. 

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks 😊 

[paul_5]

I had the Hydrive 410 when they first came out and it took everything I could throw at it, I ran mine with an LH1000 head though- monster rig!

[attackbass]

Hi,

 

I use the HL410 and the LH1000.

 

Hugely reliable rig, massive amount of power even running at 8ohms.

 

I really like the HL410 cab. It is very light and with a cover has taken well to being used for touring.

 

Very clear, articulate cab but still find it warm, which I personally fins great for a live cab. 

 

Not familiar with the LX8500. I am a Hartle artist and they initially wanted to set me up with the LX8500 but they kindly agreed to give me the LH1000 instead as it was the amp I had experience of. I'm sure it's a great amp but maybe consider an LH500. I honestly find carrying the LH1000 about too much of a big deal.

[MrLally]

Thanks for the advice. 😇

4 hours ago, attackbass said:

Not familiar with the LX8500. I am a Hartle artist and they initially wanted to set me up with the LX8500 but they kindly agreed to give me the LH1000 instead as it was the amp I had experience of. I'm sure it's a great amp but maybe consider an LH500. I honestly find carrying the LH1000 about too much of a big deal.

Would the 500 have enough umph through the 8ohm cab? I'm new to this so I'm not sure what exactly goes with what. 

[Alexx]

I have the LH500, when I use it it's through a 1x12 (8 ohm) in a four piece, small gigs. Never had it above about 4, it's loud! 

Edited September 28, 2024 by Alexx

[Lozz196]

I had a Hartke set up for a while, though none of the items mentioned. I really liked it, great sounds and powerful too.

[attackbass]

11 hours ago, MrLally said:

Thanks for the advice. 😇

Would the 500 have enough umph through the 8ohm cab? I'm new to this so I'm not sure what exactly goes with what. 

Hard for me to answer. 

 

I use mine bridged into the 4x10 so using both power amps. I have the volume on about 4 typically with bass at about 3 mid 5 and treble 0-1.... but at that volume setting if you start to boost any of the eq controls the amp gets louder as you're boosting certain frequencies I guess.