Hartke HX112 Hydrive Bass Cabinet (300 Watts, 1x12")

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Loaded with a 12" hybrid aluminum cone plus a 1" compression driver to help your bass cut through, this bass cab offers switchable 4-ohm/8-ohm impedance.

The Hartke HX112 is a specially tuned, ported bass cabinet that employs a single 12-inch 300 watt HyDrive aluminum hybrid cone driver. And to make the HX112 more accommodating for a variety of settings and playing styles, the speaker has been engineered as a dual impedance driver, allowing you to switch between 4 and 8 ohm impedances for additional flexibility.

Features

- Specially tuned, ported cabinet design
- 1 x 12-inch 300 watt HyDrive aluminum hybrid cone driver
- 1-inch titanium compression driver

Offering a warm, solid bottom end that's never too boomy, the HyDrive HX112 provides ample power handling in an extremely portable, lightweight (just 30 pounds!) enclosure. With its 300 watt driver, this cabinet can bridge the gap between smaller, quieter gigs and big, loud shows. You can even add a second HX112 for enough power to shake the stage at nearly any venue.

Everything about the HX112 says roadworthy durability: power to spare, steel grill and inset side handles. The HX112 is a ported cabinet made from the highest quality plywood with extensive bracing and dado joinery, making it rigid yet lightweight with superior projection and true sonic clarity. The result is a strong, portable bass cab that will withstand heavy gigging while providing a contemporary and stylish aesthetic to any stage or studio.

About HyDrive

With Hartke's HyDrive series, you get the best of both worlds: the warm tone of traditional paper cones and the clear, punchy attack of read more aluminum. HyDrive's patented Hybrid Cone Technology produces a speaker that uses an outside paper cone to push a warm, deep low frequency and an inner aluminum cone that produces mids and highs that cut while still remaining sweet. The result is a revolutionary improvement in bass speaker technology. read less

Specifications
- Power Handling: 300 watts
- Impedance: Switchable between 4 and 8 ohms
- Frequency Response: 41 Hz to 17 kHz
- Sensitivity: 96 dB @ 1 W/1 m
- Voice Coil: 2.5 inch
- Inputs: Parallel Speakon and 1/4 inch
- Switches: High Frequency attenuation switch (On, -6 dB, Off)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 19 x 15 x 16 inches
- Weight: 30.4 lbs

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted November 25, 2011 by a customer from tampabay.rr.com

"Sweet little speaker that barks!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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pretty sure I would replace it.
Sound
This speaker blows out walls in small rooms. I paired it with a Gallien-Krueger mb200 and I walk into jams in one trip (the mb200 fits in a CD case and strap goes over my shoulder, or I can actually fit in my bass case). Everyone looks at it like this rig like it's a toy until they hear it. Then the crowd gathers and compliments start. For larger venues I use it with Hartke 210 and a Hartke HA4000 and it fills the room or outdoor concert. Probably will eventually get another and use the 210 in the practice hall. This is a great product with a well thought out design as far as the impedence options.
Features
The impedence options and like one of the reviewer said it is scarey that it's not recessed. But I'm in the process of getting a cover made. Hope that will help a little
Ease of Use
I don't fiddle much with knobs since I have a pbass and Jack Casady for my 2 basses, they just sound good no matter what.
Quality
Time will tell but it's solid for as light as it is.
Value
I got at a local music store that I deal with a lot and they discounted almost 25%. That would be my recommendation if you can find one, but it's still a great at any price.
Manufacturer Support
I wrote to them about where I could fine rack ears for my bass head and how much they were, they sent me a pair free of charge. Other than that I have not had to deal with them.
The Wow Factor
I got it!

Musical Background:

40 years playing, in several bands/duo/single I play bass, guitar, uke and banjo.

Musical Style:

Rock and Roll, Singer Songwriter
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