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Opinions: Hartke 410XL or 115XL

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by BigRedBassPlayer, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Jul 7, 2013 #1
    BigRedBassPlayer

    BigRedBassPlayer Supporting Member

    Jun 5, 2008
    Southwest Valley, Iowa
    I have a Hartke 210XL cab. I am looking at either a 410 or a 115 to go along with it. Here's my deal. I was all set for getting the 115 as it would be a lighter rig, but still plenty enough for my needs. Then, I started thinking of the 410. That would give me essentially a 610.

    My old rig used to be a Peavey 410 and 115. But, now I have this 210, this world is a bit newer to me. What would the advantages be with either cab to go with my 210?

    And I know. I looked at threads on here, but wanted to see some opinions that directly referred to my question. And since I already bought a 210XL, I'm sticking with the XL line.

    Thanks for any opinions!
     
  2. Jul 7, 2013 #2
    lazyone2

    lazyone2

    Jul 27, 2006
    new jersey shore
    I know this equipment well. Unless something has changed they are both 8 ohm cabs and the 2x10 will recieve the same power as the 4x10 . Not a good match. So to me the 115XL is a better choice . If you can find a 2.5XL that would a good match. It goes lower then the 210XL and has the 5 inch mid speaker. Just my 2 cents.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2013 #3
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    Do you like the sound of your 210 right now? If you do, add a second identical 210.
     
  4. Jul 7, 2013 #4
    Bassbubble11

    Bassbubble11

    Apr 15, 2010
    Long Island, New York
    A 115 is a perfect mate for the 210 IMO.
    My main rig is this......

    CIMG4446.jpg

    It sounds great.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2013 #5
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    Im glad it works/sounds good to you, but IMHO the perfect mate for his 210 is a matching 210. ;)
     
  6. Jul 7, 2013 #6
    BigRedBassPlayer

    BigRedBassPlayer Supporting Member

    Jun 5, 2008
    Southwest Valley, Iowa
    I do like the 210. So, it seems the 410 would be out. The 115 was my first choice. I've never heard 2 210s together. So, now I have to decide between another 210 and a 115.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2013 #7
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    If I was going to run full range 10's in any fashion, it would be two 210's stacked vertically.

    IMHO it is the best/only way to run them for me.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2013 #8
    pfactor2

    pfactor2

    Jun 18, 2008
    I got a great deal on used Hartke 410 & 115 cabinets. I use the 5500 head. I like to have that extra bottom the 15 provides. I always use the 410 on top so I can hear myself. Years ago I had SVT with 810 and it was loud for sure, but never had the bottom end that I personally like.
     
  9. Jul 8, 2013 #9
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    :rollno: It doesn't work like that, and the topic has been beat to death. But, very happy you're happy with your rig, as that's all that really matters. To the OP, get a 2nd matching 210 if you want to experience spkr coupling, or go with the 15 if you don't care. Read up on this topic, there's plenty of info here on TB and elsewhere.
     
  10. Jul 8, 2013 #10
    iualum

    iualum

    Apr 9, 2004
    60453
    Yep on all this.

    And, yes, stack the 210s vertically.
     
  11. Jul 9, 2013 #11
    dStar

    dStar

    Mar 1, 2012
    +1
     
  12. Jul 9, 2013 #12
    dStar

    dStar

    Mar 1, 2012
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  13. Jul 9, 2013 #13
    iualum

    iualum

    Apr 9, 2004
    60453
  14. Jul 9, 2013 #14
    lpdeluxe

    lpdeluxe Still rockin'

    Nov 22, 2004
    Deep E Texas
    I ran this rig for a stretch with no issues. The cabinets shown are Transporters, but I also used a MusicMan HD-130 into a 410XL for a practice amp and was quite pleased with the sound.

    Hartkestack.jpg
     
  15. Jul 10, 2013 #15
    BigRedBassPlayer

    BigRedBassPlayer Supporting Member

    Jun 5, 2008
    Southwest Valley, Iowa
    Yeah I know. That's why I included this line in my OP.

    And I know. I looked at threads on here, but wanted to see some opinions that directly referred to my question. And since I already bought a 210XL, I'm sticking with the XL line.