Hartke Unveils Lightweight HyDrive HL Bass Cabinets

Hartke HyDrive HL Series Bass Cabinets

Hartke has expanded their Hydrive bass cabinet lineup with the new lightweight HL series. The series includes four models – the HL112, HL210, HL115, and HL410 – which are all loaded with the company’s HyDrive speaker with neodymium magnets. Each is remarkably light, with the largest of the series being the 4×10, which offers 1000 watts of power in a 47.6-pound package.

“HL Series combines high-performance speakers with rugged construction using lightweight 16mm kiln-dried plywood which dramatically reduces the overall weight of the cabinets,” Hartke explains. “A black textured paint finish, powder-coated steel grille, and chrome-plated corners round out the robust build.”

The HyDrive speakers have Kevlar-loaded paper cones that the company says deliver “smooth, even response with a deep tone. The inner straight, anodized aluminum cone produces highly accurate, distortion-free output.” Each of the models is also fitted with a 1-inch horn-loaded tweeter complete with a three-position level switch that adds high frequencies.

The Hartke lightweight HL Series bass cabinets will be available in the second quarter of 2021. Price points range from $599.99 for the HL112 to $999.99 for the HL410.

Hartke HyDrive HL112 Bass Cabinet Specs:

1 x 12″ bass cabinet
Power Handling: 300W RMS
Impedance: 8 ohm
LF Driver: 12″ HyDrive paper/aluminum hybrid cone with neodymium magnet
HF Driver: 1″
HF Level Control: 3-position switch (-6dB, Off, On)
Frequency Response: 35Hz–17kHz (-3dB) / 25Hz–17kHz (-10dB)
Inputs: 2 x Twist & Lock, 2 x 1/4″ (wired in parallel)
Cabinet Type: Vented
Cabinet Construction: Solid plywood, extensive bracing, dado joinery, textured paint finish
Grille: Black perforated steel
Weight: 24.8lb / 11.35kg
Dimensions: 16″ x 19″ x 15″ / 406mm x 483mm x 381mm
Price: $599.99

Hartke HyDrive HL210 Bass Cabinet Specs:

2 x 10″ bass cabinet
Power Handling: 500W RMS
Impedance: 8 ohm
LF Drivers: 10″ HyDrive with paper and aluminum hybrid cones with neodymium magnets
HF Driver: 1″
HF Level Control: 3-position switch (-6dB, Off, On)
Frequency Response: 50Hz–17kHz (-3dB) / 35Hz–17kHz (-10dB)
Inputs: 2 x Twist & Lock, 2 x 1/4″ (wired in parallel)
Cabinet Type: Sealed
Cabinet Construction: Solid plywood, extensive bracing, dado joinery, textured paint finish
Grille: Black perforated steel
Weight: 29.5lb / 12.91kg
Dimensions: 14.5″ x 24″ x 15″ / 371mm x 612mm x 383mm
Price: $699.99

Hartke HyDrive HL115 Bass Cabinet Specs:

1 x 15″ bass cabinet
Power Handling: 500W RMS
Impedance: 8 ohm
LF Driver: 15″ HyDrive with paper/aluminum hybrid cone with neodymium magnet
HF Driver: 1″
HF Level Control: 3-position switch (-6dB, Off, On)
Frequency Response: 35Hz–17kHz (-3dB) / 20Hz–17kHz (-10dB)
Inputs: 2 x Twist & Lock, 2 x 1/4″ (wired in parallel)
Cabinet Type: Vented
Cabinet Construction: Solid plywood, extensive bracing, dado joinery, textured paint finish
Grille: Black perforated steel
Weight: 39.8lb / 18.04kg
Dimensions: 24″ x 24″ x 15″ / 618mm x 618mm x 381mm
Price: $799.99

Hartke HyDrive HL410 Bass Cabinet Specs:

4 x 10″ bass cabinet
Power Handling: 1000W RMS
Impedance: 8 ohm
LF Drivers: 10″ HyDrive paper/aluminum hybrid cones with neodymium magnets
HF Driver: 1″
HF Level Control: 3-position switch (-6dB, Off, On)
Frequency Response: 45Hz–17kHz (-3dB) / 30Hz–17kHz (-10dB)
Inputs: 2 x Twist & Lock, 2 x 1/4″ (wired in parallel)
Cabinet Type: Dual-chamber, sealed
Cabinet Construction: Solid plywood, extensive bracing, dado joinery, textured paint finish
Grille: Black perforated steel
Weight: 47.6lb / 21.36kg
Dimensions: 24″ x 24″ x 15″ / 618mm x 618mm x 381mm
Price: $999.99

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