Jono Bolton Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Is it any good? There's loads on ebay. And there seems to be two types, VX and XL. I take it the XL stuff is better as it costs more. Does anyone on here use this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Sorry, I'm asking about cabs here, not amps or heads, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy115 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Ive just bought a Hartke rig its quality! I doubt youll finsd anybody on here that has a bad thing to say about em apart fro the fact that the 4.5XL cab is bloody heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'll chime in here! However, I am going to be lazy. Jono, we have discussed all the different versions and how they compare with each other in the last few months or so..So to save me repating myself, do a search, including me as the author and the word hartke.. you should fine a few posts! ;o) Good luck. P.S. you will soon find out, Dood loves the 4.5XL LOL LOL LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 and yes.. it's bloody heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 4.5 but when I bought it from Sparky it was dead heavy and when I sold it to Bassboy, it was even heavier. Sound's greayt but you do need a roadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy115 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='132289' date='Feb 1 2008, 10:59 PM']4.5 but when I bought it from Sparky it was dead heavy and when I sold it to Bassboy, it was even heavier. Sound's greayt but you do need a roadie.[/quote] LOL but i guess it would have been lighter if we didnt try to light the Ashdown aswell! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 What sort of price should I be looking at for the 4.5XL? It's usually about £300-350, but I found this: [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/45-xl/66404"]Hartke 4.5XL[/url] Surely that can't be right? If it's a mistake should I take advantage of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Nope, i think thats right! They are very very competitivly priced cabs, much to the dissapointment of those of us trying to flog 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 I wasn't sure cos the 410 XLs £319 and the 2.5s only a tenner less at £239. Soundslive seems to be one of the best for online prices and they have it for £300. Even on ebay there's a second hand one for £225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempo Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hartke are just about to come out with a new range of cabs (neo drivers) so the old XL's are likely to get heavily discounted soon (now). Which is good news for those who don't mind the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Iwas in dawsons chester today and they have a deal on Hartke transporter cabs at £169. but if i'm not mistaken they not as good as the xl range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Don't think they are as good the XLs, just going by price. Been looking at the 4.5, possibly even the 215, 8 and 4 ohms respectively, but they'd both weigh a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm seriously considering treating myself to the new Hartke Hydrive 8x10 if it's any good when it comes out. I've never owned an 8x10 before and I've heard that everyone should own one at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy115 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Transporter's are not as good as XL's IMO, There isnt loads between em its just the XL is built better and just throws it out more...However the transporter is still a quality cab and a lot lighter. Am i right in thinking the 4.5XL is different to the 410XL as the 410Xl has a horn and the 4.5Xl has a 5" speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempo Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 The Transporter cabs are pants (IMO) the few ive tried sounded nothing like the XL versions. Regarding 410XL Vs 4.5XL, the 4.5 has a 5" mid/high driver that cant be turned off or adjusted like most horns (but sounds infinately better). It is also a larger cab, tuned differently than the 410xl, which has no high freq driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy115 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 yeah i thought it was something like that just didnt know the technical language lol! Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty fresh death Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 [quote name='jono b' post='132635' date='Feb 2 2008, 04:17 PM']What sort of price should I be looking at for the 4.5XL? It's usually about £300-350, but I found this: [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/45-xl/66404"]Hartke 4.5XL[/url] Surely that can't be right? If it's a mistake should I take advantage of it?[/quote] This seems very cheap, have they always been this price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I used to own a superb hartke bass rig. However, I was never very happy with the sound. I always struggled to get a good solid fat sound from it. It always sounded very thin and tiny. I had the Hartke Model 7000 Bass Amplifier Head I think plus the 4 x10XL and the 1 x 15XL. My old Fender precision sounded great through it especially if I just used the 1 x 15XL but my Musicman just sounded so thin, with no bottom end or drive. I wonder if it was the alluminium speakers combined with the twangy sound of the musicman which gave this effect. The build quality was superb on the speakers. However, the amp kept blowing the fuse. It only took 10 seconds to change so i carried a bunch on tour etc. Still, a bit of a pain when you are about to play and the amp goes pop. Saying that, I do have very fond memoried of the Harke stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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