dannyt144 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi i have recently (as in today!!) bought a hartke hydrive 410 yyuumm!! I am looking at 3 heads! 2 within budget and one which requires lots more saving up for!! Option 1! [b] Hartke LH1000 - £477.20 http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-lh1000/25123[/b] Option 2!! [b] Hartke HA5500 - £447.53 http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-ha5500/3064[/b] Option 3!! [b] Hartke Kilo 1000 - £666 (the devil lol!) http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-kilo-1000/25127[/b] Opinions would help, Ideally option 1 or 2 are within my price range. However this is going to be my set up for years so if the kilo is just 'worth it' i can keep saving up Thanks In Advance Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The HA5500 is my personal preference. I had an LH1000 for a while, but whilst it was undeniably powerful, I just didn't get the same 'snappy' attack from it as the HA5500; it felt a bit 'flabby' for fast, metal lines. I haven't tried a Kilo yet, so can't comment on it other than to say that whilst I'm sure it sounds great, it looks a bit 'involved' for my tastes so doesn't appeal all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks for that I think I would like the versatility of the eq etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 How does the ohms and wattage pair with the cab. I don't really understand ohmage and amps etc. I think the 5500 is a 500w@4 ohms and I think the cab is 1000w @ 8 ohms. ?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The Hydrive 410 is an 8ohm cab, so the LH1000 running in bridge mode will put out 750W, where the HA5500 will be running 350W, but wattage isn't the be-all and end-all; I run my HA5500 into an 8ohm 4x10 and can attest to it being incredibly loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ah ok might see if I can go n try em some where I think gak is the main Hartke distributer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far0n Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 If you're serious about spending that kinda money on an amp then import a Genz Benz Shuttlemax 9.2 from the USA like I did. Came out around £620 in total. Monster amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks will look into it Not heard of this brand before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I still use my Hartke HA3500 with my Hydrive it sounds huge, I have just goy a Markbass F1 head which sound just as good, Ifr yer gonna have a Hartke make it an old Transient Attaxk, they don't make them like they use to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who's Who Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='dannyt144' timestamp='1329328619' post='1540792'] Hi i have recently (as in today!!) bought a hartke hydrive 410 yyuumm!! I am looking at 3 heads! 2 within budget and one which requires lots more saving up for!! Option 1! [b] Hartke LH1000 - £477.20 [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-lh1000/25123"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ke-lh1000/25123[/url][/b] Option 2!! [b] Hartke HA5500 - £447.53 [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-ha5500/3064"]http://www.gak.co.uk...tke-ha5500/3064[/url][/b] Option 3!! [b] Hartke Kilo 1000 - £666 (the devil lol!) [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-kilo-1000/25127"]http://www.gak.co.uk...kilo-1000/25127[/url][/b] Opinions would help, Ideally option 1 or 2 are within my price range. However this is going to be my set up for years so if the kilo is just 'worth it' i can keep saving up Thanks In Advance Danny [/quote] Hi Danny In my opinion I would 100% go for the LH1000. I currently use a Hydrive 4x10 with the LH1000 and absolutely love it. I used to have the HA3500 which I ran through a couple of Hartke XL cabs, but the shear power and simplicity of the LH1000 are brilliant. It may not have enough bells and whistles for some, but it really complements the Hydrive cabinet. I think it's straight forward punchy tone is brilliant. The Kilo looks very complicated to me, but the LH1000 is so simple to change your tone in the middle of a gig. Plus I plan to add a second Hydrive 4x10 soon, if you did the same you'd be able to run each cab off each of the 2 x 500 watt power amps in the LH1000. You'd then have a massive sounding rig that you'd never need to really push. Imagine the stage presence of an 8x10 Hydrive rig! Plus 2 x cabs is much easier to transport than any 8x10 cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Mind you the bass mag review of the new kilo looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Pretty sure the LH500 is going to give as much as one 4x10 can take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I bought the LH1000 and a Hydrive 410 when they first came out. The head is very powerful, but not too versatile. I've kept the cab and am currently running a Sansamp BDDI into an Ampeg 1550 poweramp. Moves a lot of air, but more versatile soundwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 This is very useful. Although I like the simplicity of the lh 1000, this is also what worries me. I have a kickback 12 ATM which has a 'shape' knob. I use this alot! Down low for things like led zep and ratm, etc but up high for stuff like rhcp and more tinier sounding songs. Obviously the lh1000 doesn't have this? But nor does the kilo?? Would something like a line 6 xt pro sort this out or would that begin to lose the authentic instead of electric sound?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 It may also be worth mentioning that in a year or 2 I may add a 115 hydrive cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I've recently found that active basses make all the difference. I've just finished converting both of my basses to active and the difference is like night and day. All of the tones I need are literally at my fingertips, and I don't need to run to the backline to fiddle with knobs in the dark. I think that if I'd had an active bass with the LH1000 then I would have kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who's Who Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='dannyt144' timestamp='1329438740' post='1542668'] It may also be worth mentioning that in a year or 2 I may add a 115 hydrive cab [/quote] Danny I would strongly recommend not to get the 1x15, but add a second 4x10. Not only is it no ideal to mix speaker sizes, but the Hydrive 1x15 just isn't the greatest of cabs. The 4x10 is a much better cab and goes a lot louder than the 1x15. It would be a much better rig to go for two of the 4x10's. If Sparky Mark is redaing this then he'll agree with me as he used to have the full Hydrive rig and also wish'd he'd gone for two of the 1x15's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 What's wrong with the 115? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just interested, because I use the 115 with a hydrive 410 and it sounds huge. And it pumps out more low-end than the 410. Well, to my ears, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt144 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Great advice unfortunatly im not in the market for any more basses!! I was under the impression that the115 was to boost the bass and then the 410 sorts out the mid and treble. Mind you this may never materialise because i predominantly a drummer! Think i may be going for the LH1000 or the kilo. As this i think will be the most versatile set up. the 5500 although impresive dont think will get the best out of the cab. although i have been informed that my uni has the 5500 and LH1000 at my uni so may be able to try them if they will let a drummer fiddle with bass amps lol! Thanks Again for all of your help, it has helped me no end!!! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='Who's Who' timestamp='1329463124' post='1542732'] Danny I would strongly recommend not to get the 1x15, but add a second 4x10. Not only is it no ideal to mix speaker sizes, but the Hydrive 1x15 just isn't the greatest of cabs. The 4x10 is a much better cab and goes a lot louder than the 1x15. It would be a much better rig to go for two of the 4x10's. If Sparky Mark is redaing this then he'll agree with me as he used to have the full Hydrive rig and also wish'd he'd gone for two of the 1x15's. [/quote] Cheers Sam, I had the LH1000, but could never get on with the passive tone stack controls. I also had the HX410 and Hx115 cabs and would recommend 2 of the 410s for a monster rig. One of the 410s could handle a loud gig on its own whereas the 115 couldn't. I personally prefer the greater tonal flexibility of the HA Hartke heads, but if you like the LH tone it could be a winner. Sold my LH and still have my old 3500. I would recommend you try a Markbass LM2 or LM3, they are great heads and drive the HX410s a treat. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) +1 For Markbass. Try an F1 if possible. Edited February 19, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypbass Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) [sup][size=5]Only used the HA5500 but its an amazing sounding amp and has bucket loads of power[/size].[/sup] Edited February 21, 2012 by paulypbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Cant beat the LH series for simplicity IMO. The range of tones is massive. I use the 500 and its plenty loud in large venues. With a 4ohm 8x10 I havent pushed it past 3. Couldnt recommend them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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