Carvin BR NEO cabs vs. Hartke HyDrive series?

Kwesi · #1 07-03-2010, 12:55 PM

So, I'm looking into putting a new rig together and I just want to know how these two cab types compare, specifically they're 4x10 models. I tried the Hartke and it sounds amazing but I have no way to trying a Carvin BR410N because the only places that sell them are in Cali. If anyone with experience playing on both of these could chime in I'd really appreciate it.

JimmyM · #2 07-03-2010, 02:06 PM

hartke. wouldn't even think twice.

RNV · #3 07-03-2010, 02:25 PM

Have you thought about the Carvin BRX410NEO? They are amazing cabs and still on the cheap, especially for what you are getting for the money. Even though I'm a huge pusher of the Carvin BRX series cabs, I'd have to say Hartke when it comes to the two cabs you asked about.

mulchor · #4 07-03-2010, 05:58 PM

Gotta know you'll love the Hartke.

ThunderousFunk · #5 07-03-2010, 09:25 PM

I say try the Carvin first. You can send it back after a few days of trials. If you don't like it, get the Hartke. For the extra dollars, I would go with the BRX10.4NEO cab though. The Carvin's BRX freq. response(26-22k) looks better than the Hartke. But the Hartke might have a better tone with their freq response(30-17k), in that range. The BR is only 53-20k, but you do save some weight though. I'm considering Carvin too.