Hartke hd75 or hd150

[Crystalman85]

Hey guys...I'm looking to buy a new combo amp and I am debating on a hartke hd75 or an hd150. I do like hartke amps and I've been thinking about purchasing on of these amps. when it comes to combo amps, I usually go for the 1x15 combo amps because the 15" speaker absorbs more sound and it's pretty useful for medium-size gigs. but recently, I've been thinking about purchasing a 1x12 combo amp. I was wondering. do 1x12 combo amps have more clarity than a 1x15 combo amp? the reason why I ask is that I'm looking to buy a combo amp that isn't boomy, but has plenty of lows and clarity. so would the hd75 be a good choice for that, or will I do fine with the hd150. thanks for taking the time to read this thread and helping me make my choice.

 

[Crystalman85]

Anyone?

 

[Argassab]

Everyone seems to be busy.

 

[Crystalman85]

Okay, I guessing the hd75 might have more clarity. I'll have to either place my order on one or go to a sam ash to try it out.

 

[Crystalman85]

Everyone seems to be busy.

That explains why no one has responded to my thread. I only wanted to know if 1x12 combo amps have more clarity than 1x15 combo amps.

 

[Argassab]

How about a 112 or a 115 cab instead? I presume you have a couple of heads at your disposal.

 

[Dubista]

The only thing speaker size tells you is the size of the hole the speakers go in. You can get 12s that sound more booty than 15s and 15s that are clearer than 12s. It depends on the individual design of the cab. The best thing to do would ve to go down to your local store and try both. That being said, I would go for the 15 just because it will be louder due to more speaker area and more watts.

 

[Crystalman85]

How about a 112 or a 115 cab instead? I presume you have a couple of heads at your disposal.

I have a hartke bass head an a gk 4x10 bass cab. But I have been using combo amps more than my half stack.

 

[Crystalman85]

The only thing speaker size tells you is the size of the hole the speakers go in. You can get 12s that sound more booty than 15s and 15s that are clearer than 12s. It depends on the individual design of the cab. The best thing to do would ve to go down to your local store and try both. That being said, I would go for the 15 just because it will be louder due to more speaker area and more watts.

Then it's settled. I'll be going for the hartke hd150. Plus I usually go for 1x15 bass combos because they absorb more sound and like you said, it louder and has more watts.

 

[Linnin]

Okay, I guessing the hd75 might have more clarity. I'll have to either place my order on one or go to a sam ash to try it out.

I think you do need to go and audition them so you can A/B with your bass. I happen to be a fan of 12" woofers. If tone is the primary concern and not volume, then the HD75 may very well be your huckleberry.

 

[Argassab]

I have a hartke bass head an a gk 4x10 bass cab. But I have been using combo amps more than my half stack.

I would prefer 12s since they say it is in between the 10s & the 15s with regards to overall sound e.g. "punch".

 

[Crystalman85]

I think you do need to go and audition them so you can A/B with your bass. I happen to be a fan of 12" woofers. If tone is the primary concern and not volume, then the HD75 may very well be your huckleberry.

The hartke hd75 would be my 2nd choice if I'm out of reach of owning the hartke hd150. the one thing I care about is if it's loud enough for a medium-sized venue and I'm pretty sure that either one of these amp is loud enough for a medium gig. especially after checking out some reviews on the sam ash website. also I dig the sound quality. so I'll be satisfied with either one.

 

[Crystalman85]

I would prefer 12s since they say it is in between the 10s & the 15s with regards to overall sound e.g. "punch".

Hmm...I never see it that way before. the 12s is like a gap between the 10s and 15s. I'll have no trouble going with the hd75 if I'm out of reach of owning the hd150.

 

[west al]

I just bought an HD150, and it's an all around great combo. I like it more than any other combo I've used in a lot of years.

 

[Crystalman85]

I just bought an HD150, and it's an all around great combo. I like it more than any other combo I've used in a lot of years.

Awesome...I plan to get one myself.

 

[west al]

Awesome...I plan to get one myself.

If you do get an HD150, I don't think you'll be disappointed with it at all.

 

[Lync]

I think it looks great and probably sounds good as most Hartke stuff does. How heavy is it though? The Rumble 200 has to be pretty close in volume and is less than 40 pounds in weight.

 

[Lync]

Still if not too bad to move, I love the looks and if it can out thump a loud drummer it looks to be a great amp/value.

 

[Crystalman85]

If you do get an HD150, I don't think you'll be disappointed with it at all.

I don't think I will be disappointed it with the hartke hd150. I've always like hartke amps.

 

[Crystalman85]

I think it looks great and probably sounds good as most Hartke stuff does. How heavy is it though? The Rumble 200 has to be pretty close in volume and is less than 40 pounds in weight.

It doesn't say how much it weighs on the hartke website, but it does have wheels to carry it to gigs.