Hartke Model 4.5XL Bass Cabinet (400 Watts, 4x10 in.)

4x10 in. and 1x5 in. aluminum drivers. 400 watts at 8 ohms.

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Value:
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
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Support:
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"Great clarity, but watch out for loose speaker screws!"

Overall:
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Quality:
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Value:
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
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Quality:
"Made in China" construction. Beware of loose speaker screws. Hartke uses metal screws instead of wood screws to secure it's speakers for unknown reasons, I assume they got a discount on metal screws. You will need to check all speaker screws!!!

Desirability:
Aluminum drivers look great on a dark stage. It speaks rock-n-roll!!!

Sound:
I have used Hartke cabinets for over 10 years. Excellent clarity on stage! Very directional sound, unlike other cabinets which tend to sound fuzzy on stage. The 4.5XL covers all frequencies: bottom, mids, and highs!!!!

Ease of Use:
The new style side handles are easier on the hands while loading/unloading. I screwed on 4 caster wheels on the bottom for easy transportation.

Support:
Hartke support does in fact respond to customers. But they could NOT defend their cheap metal screws that support their speakers!

Overall:
Overall great clarity on stage. Just beware of loose speaker screws!

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"This box ROCKS!"

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* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
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Feature:
The features are ok too..I'm thinking of casters as well! lol.. 87 lbs is a bit on the heavy side,,hehe..but about the weight of a single 18 box I suppose..Nice grill though!

Quality:
Almost as good as my home-made boxes,,I use 3/4 in plywood on the ones I build,,and this box has some,,but not sure how much,, anything with plywood is great! Stay away from mdf board,,because of swelling,,

Value:
Price is worth it!

Desirability:
I looks awesome!

Sound:
I am a part time DJ and this box rocks! I love the tone of the aluminum cones! The bass is very clear and smooth, yet has plenty of punch as well! Yes very directional too, Up close you're thinking humm,, bass is lacking somewhat,,but step back about 20 ft and wow! It's amazingly clear well ballenced too! I use a Peavey cs 1000 to power 2 -18 inch speakers and 4 -15 inch to go with it,This box can be heard over all that too!,,This box adds that clear low to mid bass that I was looking for! I unhooked everything and left only this box running,,and it still amazes me! Full range! I think it's bass is close to the 18's but tighter! and clearer!

Ease of Use:
Great for Highs and lows as well...Tweak the mixer,,and you can make it rock!

Support:
Havent delt with Hartke so,, cant comment,,,

Overall:
May buy another ,,cause 2 is always better than 1.

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"Brains and Brawn and Looks"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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The Hartke line is very quirky. I've used the Transporter cabs, hated them. At first they just look like a heavier version of the TP cabs, but no real cab performance increase. Man, are looks deceiving! I own the 4.5XL and a 215XL, these guys must have an effiecency rating of almost 100dB. They make 500watts seem like 800 or 900watts. A friend of mine, who has an SWR endorsement, came over and tried them out. He was amazed with the sound. No holes in the frequency range. All this, and they look incredible, even in a dark club. I love my cabs.
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"best sounding cab i ever owned"

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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This is the cab of all cabs.I gig about every weekend and always get compliments on how good my bass sounds.I have several different cabs including several different hartkes but usually i stick to my 4.5xl when i want an all around cab that has great low end and crisp highs all in one.this cab never sounds muddy.whether i run my 3500 head by itself or run a 4.5xltop and115tp on bottom with my 7000 bi-amped,hartke sounds the best,and they stand behind their products.-Dave Loyd/bassist for HIGHWAY STAR.
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"Good Stuff"

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I was lookin at combos and found Hartke instead. I coupled this cab with their 350 watt bi-amp and i was not disappointed. Purchase this for quality and power, not frills. You wont be disappointed. The tone is unbeleivable.
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"Great product, worth it."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
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Feature:
n/a

Quality:
It is built well, and is definately road worthy.

Value:
It is a little more expensive, but worth it.

Desirability:
It was made with though. Well done.

Sound:
This is an excellent product. It sounds great. Probabally more suited for jazz, but works well for metal. And the 5" is helpful for distortion. The "HA 350" is about the best match Amplifier-wise.

Support:
N/A

Overall:
It's sound is the best part, it's weight is the worst, but nothing a few caster wheels can't take care of.

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"The best cabinet I've ever buyed. Great sound."

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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Is the best bass cabinet I've ever played with. I combine it with a Hartke HA4000 amplifier which makes a perfect match. It gives the oportunity to change my tone in an inlimited way.

I've tried many cabinets in my life as a musicians, including SWR, Rogue, etc. and nothing gets to be so great as a Hartke.
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"Crisp highs, punchy lows. The best cab I have ever owned."

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Upgraded from peavey to ampeg, then tried a hartke. Finally found what I was looking for. Crisp highs and the lows are punchy and defined as well or better than any thing else I have played through. Run a bi-amped system coupled with a 115xl and get all of the thump you have ever wanted.
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"Excellent, punchy sound...but heavy!"

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* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
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I've been using an older model of this cab in church for a few months and really like the sound. I have been using a Carvin 2x10 and Hartke 15 Transporter in my jazz/fusion band. Last week we played an outdoor gig and I thought the cone in the 15 was going to rip (too much power)! Time for an upgrade!

I compared the Hartke to a Gallien-Krueger 4x10, Genz-Benz 4x10 and a SWR Workingman's 4x10. While all of the other cabs sounded OK, the Hartke had the punch that I like. I use a SWR Bass 350 to drive this cab. The lows are solid and deep, the mids punchy and the highs cystalline. I used it at rehearsal this week and the group was loving it! It definitely gives my Jazz V more oomph. My fretless four sounds great with the mids slightly boosted and played close to the bridge.

The only issue I have with this cabinet is the weight. Man, it is heavy! Moving it is a a two person job. I'll be buying a dolly next...
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"Power, Punch, Clarity & Feel"

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This is one great cabinet. I use it with the Hartke 4500 head and a Warwick Bass. Fantastic comindation.
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"Sweet and Punchy"

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Great cab. Sweet and punchy lows, mids, and good slapping highs.

I run it with a Hartke HA3500 amp and Pedulla Thunderbolt.
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"If you are thinking about this cabinet BUY IT!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
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Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
Not very many features. i do like the parallel connection that you can have and the handles are great but the cab could use some casters.

Quality:
This cab can take a fairly good beating the carpet is durable and the grill is STRONG!

Value:
I bought this used but the person who i got mine from used it twice. I only paid $170 for mine but that was because this guy was a friend and he hooked me up. but it is worth the full retail price,

Desirability:
Very sexy the alloy is amazing

Sound:
The sound is AWESOME! the lows are pretty good, you might want to buy a 15 or something to give it an EXTRA deep feel but the lows are overall alright but the highs are AMAZING! the clarity of the highs is so awesome no farting or distorion and i have cranked up to 3 on my hartke model 2000 series head and it made my Televison screen go on the fritz.

Ease of Use:
VERY VERY sipmle to use plug in your bass and GO!

Support:
VERY GOOD customer service I mean larry hartke gives away his phone nu,ber in magazines you can call him your self i have and hes a nice guy he sent me some free strings which are awesome!

Overall:
I love this cab i am really glad i bought this instead of getting my car fixed!

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