Bass Wielder

See what I mean....here’s me breaking rules again by responding...🤷🏽‍♂️ Dan don’t say ‘we’ man. You didn’t try to help but tried to dissuade....then you attracted the negative EBS company against Hartke. Lol.. look above.... nicely put... simply stay away. Unless you’re bored man..don’t make me break my rules again 😤

Dan Dares not I gather...thanks still👍🏽 ps: the mobile phone as you know it developed from a kids toy...

I’m having fun with a Hartke... see this if you wish: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/445189-6”-driver-recommendationssuggestions/

Breaking the rules without complaining the port size is about 4.3cm in diameter 👍🏽

I think some have misconstrued the object of my post.... I won’t waste energy on replies to those...know thyself!🤔 It not that I’m asking too much or silk purse desires or cheapness nonsense etc...it’s simply asking what’s possible. Nuff said on that. This is how new land is discovered, boundaries stretched, minds broadened, discovering.... Not for the faint of heart or mind....😉 That said, thanks for the continued interest/comments....onwards👍🏽

Good looking upward curve of replies... Update: the cab is front ported! I took the grill off and was shocked that I did not remember. Apologies (I am an older gentleman👴🏾 I did think of a 4 ohm driver but must admit... I chickened out 🐥! Thanks for the confidence in that. Hartke combo B150 internal dimensions: 15cm depth x 34cm width x 22.5cm height. pic added showing my tweeter mod and port. That redirects the comments/advice/suggestions?

Gotcha and understood. Maybe so but the ride may improve....

This is what we’re trying to avoid....negative vibes via comments. If this offends you or you don’t have a positive response/solution/suggestion...simple. ....stay away. In the niceness way. Cool?

Based on the above comment, the combo in question is sealed, I’m not an expert so forgive any naivety with the following... If this is valid, is there a way then to a add a simple port that could aid a suggested driver to achieve somewhere near its intended purpose? If not valid, then I guess I’ll have to take my chances with it sealed... I’ll say this, the combo is staying, it’s what can be done to it, hoping for a positive result, is the project.....let’s see👍🏽

I’ll pass....thanks🙀 https://reverb.com/uk/item/36448830-trace-elliot-bright-box-90s?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1726164661&utm_content=campaignid=1726164661_adgroupid=70264195649_productpartitionid=852934651604=merchantid=137679352_productid=36448830_keyword=_device=m_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=391637461803&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCdsE52p9Liy3a0-0BnMk_don5QXkVM_2pg0SFfmmgHLV0Wb3TUBjNMaAlkMEALw_wcB

Ok...back after having a cry😅 This helped with specs?: http://www.samsontech.com/hartke/products/combos/b-series-combos/b150/ This is what I put in: https://www.thompsonsltd.co.uk/technology-car-audio-and-technology-midrange-and-midbass-speakers/paw6.1.8-bassface-paw6.1-160w-6.5-17cm-8ohm-midrange-bass-woofer-single.html The idea of an 8” is enticing....but I’ll have to weigh up the task/cost/improvement results. Like I said above, I already own the thing...like the sound...hence the post...why not?😎

While awaiting my dream build (aka saving the pennies), I did this.... Lovely to play, hear and look at.....what a treat!

Ah the taste of defeat..... much thanks and regards....

Great answers so far guys.... I have both a pro 10” combo and a passive cab so I’m aware of the difference in efficiency and quality, but both too big, and heavy for the situations mentioned. Bearing in mind that I’m not wanting to spend the earth on anything else....or have even more gear lying around.... Science lessons aside (not dismissing), the volume created at home is quite substantial (in a decent sized living room).... a bit of cracking up with the original speaker, both improved with the cheap replacement. So my suspicions tell me with a better handling driver there is a bit more improvement to be had. Indeed the real question is, what driver would be the best choice to take a chance on? Never been a snob about bass gear so I’ve tried a lot of stuff over the years and this particular practice amp/combo caught my ear. Forgot to mention that I added a compression driver (squeezed in) and I can even get a decent slap tone now.

I’m actually considering using my Hartke B150 practice amp for small gigs (whenever that happens again), with electric and double bass...when there’s either space restrictions, load/travel issues or when management wants to see next to nothing but expect to hear ac/dc😎.. (exaggeration alert). Sounds great at low volume and I have little jam sessions with my kids on it. I replaced the driver with a ‘cheapie’ brand with supposed decent spec and it did improve handling and volume. Small victory! Yes!!! So.....dangerous thinking....what’s out there that could perhaps bring it to the pro level (within reason of course). Hartke specs: http://www.samsontech.com/hartke/products/combos/b-series-combos/b150/