Rig overhaul help.....

[OB311]

Alright check this out...

After a year of research and pondering, I've constructed my rig...Hartke HA5000, 4.5Xl cab on top of a 115Xl cab. Love the tone, punch....all of that. I'm having problems with the head, bi-amp button is all kinds of f***ed up. Sometimes I get a crackle on attack of any note, sometimes really poor output of the 4.5Xl, sometimes everything is fine.

New research indicates that I have very few options when it comes to bi-amped heads (which I like because it sounds great and it tends to quiet the "phase issue" nazis). I really like the simplicity of the Hartke LH1000, and it's bi-amped. Here is the issue, my 115Xl is only rated for 200W, even at 8 ohms I'm going to send to much power.

So here's the question: Can I change the speaker on the 115Xl and increase the wattage of the cabinet? or are there other components that would have to be changed also? Can I even get a higher wattage 15in speaker from Hartke? (other than a hydrive speaker)

[MontanaBassDude]

You certainly could increase the power handling with a new speaker. But, you say you love your tone, punch, all of that; you could very easy fubar all that you love with a speaker change.

Plus, that speaker better match the cab pretty perfectly, or it may become the lousiest sounding new rig you've ever created.

[MontanaBassDude]

You also mention "crackle on the attack of any note." Wondering if that could be dirty pots on the amp or guitar? You might De-Oxit some of those pots and try it again.

[Jaco who?]

A true "bi-amp" capable head will have an adjustable crossover to send only certain frequencies to the 2nd cab. The LH1000 is pretty much just two LH500s in the same box.

[OB311]

Sweeeeeet!

Seriously though, what if i just increased the power to handle what the amp is sending?
All I need is another 25W....

[OB311]

I think it's a dirty bi-amp button, it changes "problems" when you push it in and out a few times.