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Hartke vs Carvin vs Nemesis

#21
My current setup is a Carvin 1-15 and Carvin 2-10 that I bought in '93. I am running them with a Hartke 5000 head. For my classic rock gigs I use the thing in full range, and for the more intimate stuff I either run biamped or just use the 2-10.

These cabinets have been used and abused for 7 years, and still sound great. The head sounds real good, and the only thing I could see trading it for would be a Carvin head with all the EQ stuff.

I have played through all three types of cabinets, and used the Carvin and Hartke live. As far as bang for your buck, I don't think you can beat the Carvin cabinets.

Now, as soon as they build a bass that I like.......
 
#22
Ive owned The Hartke 4x10 xl modules and currently own the Carvin RedEye 4x10 cab. The Harkes have an excellent sound..very bright and punchy...but they are notorius for blowing speakers, and in my opionion they dont get as deep as a paper cone does. I wouldnt recomend them.
Carvin on the other hand is a good speaker, they get loud, handle 600 watts, they get unbelievable amounts of bottom end, nice warm mids and the horn give you very crisp highs...i would take my carvin and put it against any hartke, eden, swr and even ampeg for a good pro quality sound. They are lightweight too only 70 lbs. the warranty policy and return policy is great only draw back is you have to eat the shipping costs if you return it.
Id recommed Carvin's to anyone looking for a good cab...they are in my opinion give you a better sound for your money.
 

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