Hartke Hydrive 410 vs Hartke AK 410

TC.65 · #1 11-18-2011, 07:33 PM

Hey guys i'm looking to possibly pair up one of these cabs with my Genz Benz Streamliner 600. I'm looking for any information or opinions on these cabs. I play a wide variety of music from Southern Gospel and contemporary worship music in church, to hard rock/metal in my band. I'm wondering which of these cabs would be the most versatile, have the most mid punch, and which cab would have more volume. All info and opinions appreciated.

sad_katz · #2 11-18-2011, 08:44 PM

Volume - more or less the same

Mid-punch - HyDrive has it

Old-school warm lows - AK has it

My opinion: the Hydrive would serve you better if you're looking for that mid-punch and highs to cut the mix, especially for metal.

TC.65 · #3 11-19-2011, 06:19 AM

Anyone else?

bassgrant · #4 11-19-2011, 11:10 AM

I agree with sad katz but imo the hydrive may get a little louder according to their respective power (and more importantly) sensitivity specs. I love my hx410

TC.65 · #5 11-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the input guys I have found quite a bit of info on the hydrive cab but very little about the AK series. Hopefully I will be able to try both of these cabs soon. One of my local shops is going to start carrying Hartke gear. The guy said he would order both the Hydrive and AK series cabs. Again thanks for your input.

Igotsoul4u · #6 11-19-2011, 11:23 PM

AK has paper cone speakers putting it somewhere in the warm ampeg sound territory. WHen the tweeter is added the sparkley bright hartke high is added to clear up the top end. I don't dig the tweeter at all. The hydrives are better but a little bit bright. The AK also breaks up a little when louder. I prefer the older XL cabinets or the new neodyne GK cabs.