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pretty sure I would replace it.

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I just want you to know that these are great little cabs that really deliver the goods. Very natural tone, portable(30lbs) high ouput for its size.They seem to work well with any style of music.The ajustable 4/8 ohm matching feature is very useful too.I am powering them(2) with a BBE B Max preamp into a Crown XLS 1000 power amp with excellent results.

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I ordered this cabinet because I wanted something lightweight, with big, transparent sound. At 30 pounds, and 300 watts, and a reasonably good sensitivity level, this really seemed like it would fit the bill. I use a GK Backline 600, So at 300 watts, 4 ohms, this cab was a perfect match to that head. I received the first 1, and when it showed up, it had the infamous HyDrive112 covering peel going on (already read that on TalkBass), and there was something damaged inside as it clunked when moved around. I exchanged it for the same item, and it showed up, also with a peeling covering, but no clunking. A quick phone call to ZZounds customer service assured me that because I had rehearsals and gigs to worry about, to go ahead and use the cabinet while they did a stock check to see if they had one in stock that wasn't peeling. So I took it to rehearsal with me, and plugged it into the GK. Sounded great, but then I noticed the smell of what was described by fellow bandmates as a "burning bandaid." And then, nothing. It sounded amazing, I will give it that. But I need a cabinet that will last more than a song and a half. After that, I decided to cancel my exchange order and just get a refund.Would I order one more? Well, I'm a forgiving guy, so I probably would give Larry's stuff another chance, his reputation as a stand-up guy being what it is, but right now I need a rig that will be reliable, and I don't have the luxury of playing UPS pattycake with anyone over this item. I found an older Acme Low B2 locally, and am using that instead, and frankly, it sounds just as good although it's a bit bigger and heavier. I will say this for ZZounds customer service, they followed through on what they said they would do, and were as helpful as possible, upgrading shipping.

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I bought 2 of these cabinets. They sound great. However, having played a couple of gigs with them, I have 3 points of concern. 1. The cabinets do not have rubber feet on the side that will be placed onto the ground when you set them down, using the handle. If there is rain, snow, or dirt on the ground, it may get into the speaker. For this problem, I bought and installed 4-rubber feet on the ground side of the cabinets. 2. The impedence switch easily gets moved during setup. It is close to the cable connections, and not recessed. For this problem I have to check and double check the switch position before turning the amp on. 3. The tweeter/horn switch easily gets moved during setup. It is close to the cable connections, and not recessed. For this problem I have to check and double check the switch position before turning the amp on. Overall though, I am still very pleased with these cabinets with respect to price, performance, and portability .

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First of all, I'm definitely digging it! I'm pretty convinced I made the right choice. There are a lot of factors to consider (taste, technique, bass, strings, amp head, etc.), and I did a lot of research on 1x12"s & 1x10"s which put the Hartke HX112 near the top of the list. Other similar cabs (on paper) to reach the top were Aguliar SL 112, EA Wizzy 12, GK Neo-112-II, & Markbass New York 121. At this point, you just gotta pick one! I was fortunate enough to order a "cosmetically blemished" item for a nice discount & unbeatable return policy. A side by side comparison with my GK MB150S really illustrates that "Wow Factor" - no contest. This cab is full & punchy, with great low-end. Love the switchable Ohms. Sounds great with upright bass, Schecter Stiletto 6-string, & Eastwood Classic 4 (semi-hollow body). Now using with Markbass Little Mark Tube 800. Hoping to get a 2nd HX112 to add for special occasions.CONS: This is a little knit-picky, but I wish the grill was black and/or less flashy. The built-in handle is sturdy, but slightly awkward to carry with one hand - not sure how that could be improved. Wish the tweeter attenuation was a dial, rather than a 3-way switch. Mine came from a batch where the plastic covering was coming unglued, hence the discount. However, this was confined to the back & is easy enough to correct - definitely worth the discount. I would encourage anyone to give the HX112 a shot, but I can't guarantee your happiness. It does color your sound, rather than having that transparent quality, but happen to like it. And it's a good crossover for acoustic & electric. Hopefully you can sample whats out there before investing your hard earned cash. Check out a full review here -- http://walkerofbass.com/gear/hartke-hx112/

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Im in a cover band Kids dont bounce and love this cabinet so light to carry handles all bars we play.

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Stepping down from my Ampeg SVT-410HLF, I needed something that has great sound- quality and can punch through with a full band. My choice of cab also needed to match-up with my Little MarkIII amp. The cab also had to be significantly lighter than my Ampeg. Voila! HX-12 Hydrive is my solution. Bought it through zZounds, took it right to two shows without even trying it out. Plug-and-played. Am VERY satisfied. The adjustable ohm switch and the amount of Db-cut on the horn allows for a lot of sound flexibility. Also, the hybrid aluminum/paper speaker-cone gives an excellent balance of warmth and punch which supports my playing styles. ONE TRIP from the car: HX-12 in my right hand, Little Mark/cords/stand and strings in my back pack and my bass in my left hand. What's not to like?

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Stepping down from my Ampeg SVT-410HLF, I needed something that has great sound- quality and can punch through with a full band. My choice of cab also needed to match-up with my Little MarkIII amp. The cab also had to be significantly lighter than my Ampeg. Voila! HX-12 Hydrive is my solution. Bought it through Zzounds, took it right to two shows without even trying it out. Plug-and-played. Am VERY satisfied. The adjustable ohm switch and the amount of Db-cut on the horn allows for a lot of sound flexibility. Also, the hybrid aluminum/paper speaker-cone gives an excellent balance of warmth and punch which supports my playing styles. ONE TRIP from the car: HX-12 in my right hand, Little Mark/cords/stand and strings in my back pack and my bass in my left hand. What's not to like?

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Purchased 2 of these after reading that 1 may not quite do the job, that said, I found that, in my band anyway, 2 of these didn't do the job. If you take paper surface into consideration, there is only 24in. total between the 2 cabs, so I recommend using 4 of them to get a REALLY nice tone on stage. That gives you 48in. of paper surface which would equal a 4x10 cab, PLUS having 4 compression drivers to really cut through especially if you play with a pick and I power each pair with a 1500 watt power amp for clarity...they sound awesome! Rock on!

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