Hartke Model 210XL Bass Cabinet (200 Watts, 2x10 in.)

I bought a 115 XL intending to bi-amp it with my
410XL and sell off my 210XL -- BUT -- much to my surprise
the 210XL biamped with the 115XL sounded far superior, so I kept it
and cashed in the 410XL (a great standalone cab, but a poor choice for biamping) instead! If you are going to biamp and your amps
match or nearly match the 200W rating, the 210XL/115XL combination has GREAT tone.
I would NOT use the 210XL as a standalone in a high volume situation. But if you are biamping,
it not only sounds great, but is extremely rugged and still very light to carry.
If you aren't going to bi-amp with it, and your band requires earplugs, I wouldn't recommend it. You can play it full range
but not at real high volumes.

Feature:
Nice grill and black carpet. Spring loaded handles are very nice. Plastic corners though? Come on, go for metal - platic cracks and wears down. Metal is forever.

Quality:
Very well made, no problems so far. Hartke has very durable products in my experience.

Value:
Excellent value. Pay $900 for Eden 2x10??? No Way! Over-rated! Don't waste your money on SWR, Ampeg, etc. when you can get better sound for a reasonable price. Pro gear at a price everyone can afford, thanks Hartke.

Desirability:
Nice looking cab, very portable for the sound it pumps out.

Sound:
The lows on this cab sound like a 15" and the highs are crisp and clear (you don't need a stinking tweeter - way too twangy like SWR). Overall, excellent sound quality, far superior to any 2x10 I've ever heard. Better than 4x10 Transporter too, don't waste your money on TP, go for the XL.

Support:
Slow on the email turnaround time, but helpful enough in answering questions. Haven't had any repairs to make so that's good for quality.

Overall:
This cab is great for med-small size venues or for practices. Not recommended for high volume situations as a stand alone cab, esspecially if you have a 5 string (you WILL blow it if you have enough power in your amp or else just be drowned out). Get this cab with a HA3500 and 1x15 XL or a HA7000 and 2x15 XL for an awsome rig. That will cover all your highs, lows, and everything in between. You wont believe your ears!