210 vs 115 for low end?

littlebooner · #1 11-20-2012, 10:24 AM

Hey everyone, looking to pick up a Hartke Hydrive combo, either 115c or 210c. I play a G & L L2500. I've heard arguments about needing a 15 to get enough low end. But I've also heard that a 210 can still get that low end (roughly same amount of air being moved as a 15) but will have tighter articulation of the notes.

Just curious what people's experiences are on this. Ultimately I will have to sit down and play both for a significant amount of time to decide for myself but other thoughts are always welcome.

MoeGJBeener · #2 11-20-2012, 10:30 AM

I'm no expert, but i heard it all depends on how the cab is made and ported. thats just what I heard. Kinda sounds silly to me because big speaker just seems like its gonna make big bass. I personally have played through 410's, 210's, 112's, 212's, 810's, 115's, and 215's and I always seem to go back to loving 15's because of how they handle my low B on my Stingray 5. Thats just me though.

jlepre · #3 11-20-2012, 10:35 AM

IT all depends on the speaker, and how the cab is designed. Some 2x10 cabs will go deeper than some 15's. I personally like 15's for their warm woolly bass. Let your ears decide.

NYCbassist · #4 11-20-2012, 01:37 PM

I would personally go for the 210. Then down the road get a 1x15 cab to place underneath it.

Green Lantern · #5 11-20-2012, 01:51 PM

If you go Hartke get the 15.

Bmorefoozler · #6 11-20-2012, 02:04 PM

Being as this is NOT a generic question, and very specific about a certain maker of cabs...

If no one with personal experience chimes in, and you can't make it to a Sam Ash, try PM'ing Larry Hartke. I'm sure he would he hapy to answer your inquiry, and as you can tell by his name, he should have the answer.