Product: Hartke 2100 Professional Series 210 Cabinet
Price Paid: US $500
Submitted
12/28/2005
at
10:20pm
by
Steve
Features
:
8
I've had this cabinet for about 3 years, using it with an Ampeg B2r head and a BBE Sonic Maximizer running through the effects loop as well. In terms of features, this 2x10 is pretty good with a tweeter and two front ports. Also, it is designed so that one of the speakers is angled upwards so all the sound is not projected at knee level.
Its a 4 ohm cab, which isn't the best if you plan on running it with another cab. However, judging from the design of the cab, it doesn't look like it is meant to be used in conjuction with a 1x15 or something else.
Sound Quality
:
8
I am using a Fender Jazz bass and a Spector Euro 4 with this cab. I play all different kinds of music, mostly metal and heavy rock. The cab has suited me fine. It is very loud for a 2x10 and I have played some outdoor gigs with no problem. However, it can sound a little brittle at times, simply due to the aluminum cones that are Hartke's thing. They work great with my jazz bass, as I can get a nice thick sound with some definition and snap from the cabinet. With the Spector, I need to be more careful with the EQing in order to get a more ballsy tone.
Reliability
:
10
I haven't had any problems with it thus far. Some people have had trouble with the aluminum cones, but these have been solid thus far.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Never needed any customer service
Overall Rating
:
9
This works nicely with my setup. I auditioned a Hartke head (3500 I think) and it just didn't sound solid. The Ampeg is a nice touch and adds some meatiness to the sound, which is definitely necessary with the aluminum cones. If it got stolen, I would probably buy a separate 8 ohm 2x10 and 8 ohm 1x15 or two 1x12s or something else. If Hartke is your thing, then you can't go wrong with this cabinet
