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Hartke HyDrive HD115 500-watt 1x15 inch Bass Cabinet

500-watt, 8-ohm, 1x15" Vented Bass Cabinet
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Tailor-made for the Modern Bassist

Although a ten-year-old could probably carry the Hartke HyDrive HD115, there's nothing lightweight about its performance. This 500-watt cabinet delivers clean output and even response, thanks to its two-piece composite cone. A double-roll curvilinear surround prevents over-excursion, yielding extremely smooth mids, as well as clear fundamentals and natural overtones. Experience hard-hitting, chest-thumping low end and superior projection, by virtue of the HD115's round-wire voice coil and vented cabinet design. Beyond that, this road-ready bass cab features solid plywood construction with extensive bracing and dado joints, as well as a perforated steel grill and steel corners. The HyDrive HD115 is loaded with every feature a modern bassist could want.

Two-piece composite cone delivers great sound

The secret to the HyDrive HD115's clean output and smooth response is its two-piece composite cone that combines a straight anodized aluminum inner cone with a curved, Kevlar-loaded paper outer cone. At Sweetwater, we're impressed by the smooth mid-band response, clear fundamentals, and natural overtones exhibited by this bass cab's round-wire voice coil and vented cabinet design. The HD115 sounds great, whether you use it by itself or as part of a larger rig.

Built tough for maximum performance

The Hartke HyDrive HD115 can take a beating. It's built from solid plywood with extensive bracing and dado joints. A perforated steel grill and steel corners add to this cab's durability. The HD115 is rock hard and rigid, yet it's light enough to carry one-handed. Recessed steel handles and removable casters make transportation a breeze. On top of that, this bass cabinet's innovative design delivers superior projection with minimal energy loss.

Hartke HyDrive HD115 Features:

  • 2-piece composite cone delivers clean output and even response
  • Double-roll curvilinear surround prevents over-excursion for smooth mids, clear fundamentals, and natural overtones
  • Round-wire voice coil and vented cabinet design exhibit hard-hitting low end and superior projection
  • Road-ready design features solid plywood construction with extensive bracing and dado joints, a perforated steel grill, and steel corners
  • Light weight, recessed steel handles, and removable casters make transportation a breeze

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Bass Cabinet
  • Configuration: 1 x 15"
  • Speakers: 15" HyDrive speaker
  • Horn: Yes, Variable
  • Power Handling: 500W RMS
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Frequency Response: 45Hz-17kHz (-3dB)
  • Inputs: 1 x SpeakON, 1 x 1/4", 1 x SpeakON (parallel), 1 x 1/4" (parallel)
  • Cabinet Type: Straight
  • Open/Closed Back: Closed
  • Construction Materials: Solid plywood with textured vinyl covering
  • Height: 24"
  • Width: 24"
  • Depth: 15"
  • Weight: 51.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HCHD115

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Rated 5/5

HARTKE BASS RIG

I'm loving my new Hartke bass rig.
Music background: I have worked in many groups for more than 40 years. From Rock, blues and country
Rated 5/5

Very impressed

This is my first bass cabinet so my expectations were quite easily met with this cabinet paired with the hartke lh1000 amp.
I can't compare this to other equipment but all I can say is it sounds fantastic to me.

I'm fortunate to have spoken to my sales engineer Roq beforehand as he recommended starting out with a 15" first, then adding 10" speakers later if needed. I thought the speaker size would have drastically limited my range of tones but I was wrong.
This cabinet alone sounds perfect at any volume I throw at it and hits the deep tones very nicely (my favorite end of the spectrum).
While practicing daily I leave the volume at around 0.9/10 and it's still packing a punch.
Rated 5/5

Hydride 1x15 Cab

Did everything I expected. Had to retire the 2 x 10 combo speakers in series so I didn't overdrive the amp, but works great. Gave the bottom I was missing. Have to suppress the top of the 2x10 combo amp because it rattles, but expect it to sound awesome when I'm done.
Music background: Studio Owner, Guitarist. Also have an Ampeg SVT Classic w/ 8x10 cab.
Rated 5/5

Sounds Great!

I am a guitar player but I am playing bass in my current band. Having said that, I am not as familiar with bass equipment. In the past, I owned a Hartke combo amp so I had some familiarity with the brand. Most of the videos of the Hartke equipment I could find are done by people like Victor Wooten or someone with similar playing styles (over the top bass afficionados). These videos were not very useful for understanding what the equipment may sound like for the average player. I ended up deciding to take the plunge and order some new equipment without ever playing through the newer Hartke gear. I am happy to report I couldn't be happier with my new rig.

Initially, I purchased a Fender Player Pro Plus bass, a Hartke TX300 bass head, and a Hartke HD115 cabinet. I was quite pleased with the sound and flexibility of this setup. However, I felt like I was missing a little of the mid to high end sound. I decided to go ahead and get the Hartke HD210 cabinet to round out my rig. I can say that this combination really hits all of the things I hoped for in my bass rig. The sound went from great to outstanding.

We had band practice this week and I decided to bring my HD210 and TS300 bass head instead of using the old Peavey bass amp that I had been using at our practice location. Between the HD210 and the direct-out from the TS300 to our PA, the sound was phenomenal. Our guitar player kept commenting about how good it sounded and the articulation of each note through my new setup. I am looking forward to playing through the full rig at our next performance.

While I struggled to get a non-damaged HD115 cabinet (FedEx was not very careful with the shipments), Sweetwater was very responsive and shipped out replacements quickly.
Rated 5/5

Hydrive HD115

Very Pleased. Mated to a hydrive 410 with the LH1000. I love how deep it sounds and feels.
Easy to carry. I chose this setup. Because of good reviews. Now I got it all the other people were right.
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