Nice demo! I use a GK MB 210, so same size, weight and power, and I totally agree with you that this is probably the most versatile class of combos! I love my GK, great sound, very versatile and effective EQ. I also always liked Hartke, but I prefer the controls of the GK. And back when I bought it (1st generation), it was also very affordable, like 600 bucks or so. Now they are much more expensive, if available at all here in Europe. So if my amp would break, I'd check out the HD500 for sure!
Did you check out whether the 500W was r.m.s. or 'peak'. U.S.A. codes say that it should be made clear to the buyer. What's the difference? A 500W peak amp could actually be only as low as 100W of r.m.s. power. By comparisons Fender always quote r.m.s. power.
I'm choosing between this Hartke HD 500 or head Hartke HA (2500 or 3500) and a cab 2x10 hydrive. The Head has DI for pre and pos while HD 500 only pre.
The 2-10 is going to sound bigger because it has 350 more watts than the 15 and 2-10's have more surface area than a single 15. The frequency response is just different.
Great video .i went out and bought the amp and wow... Loud punchy and so versatile... From funk rock and reggae ...love my HD 500 .....
Nice demo! I use a GK MB 210, so same size, weight and power, and I totally agree with you that this is probably the most versatile class of combos! I love my GK, great sound, very versatile and effective EQ. I also always liked Hartke, but I prefer the controls of the GK. And back when I bought it (1st generation), it was also very affordable, like 600 bucks or so. Now they are much more expensive, if available at all here in Europe. So if my amp would break, I'd check out the HD500 for sure!
Excellent review finally a review with an active bass
Thank you! Glad you liked it 👍
It’s a really great combo, used it for a couple gigs before I converted to GK. I’ll always have a soft spot for Hartke though
Did you check out whether the 500W was r.m.s. or 'peak'. U.S.A. codes say that it should be made clear to the buyer. What's the difference? A 500W peak amp could actually be only as low as 100W of r.m.s. power. By comparisons Fender always quote r.m.s. power.
I'm choosing between this Hartke HD 500 or head Hartke HA (2500 or 3500) and a cab 2x10 hydrive. The Head has DI for pre and pos while HD 500 only pre.
It has some noise? I hear something about HD 75 has a noise hum.
which has big sound twin 10 or the 15?
how does the twin tens compare tp the 15. which has the bigger sound. also how many inputs does it have
This amp has only one input, and 2 10 inch speakers lend the amp to a punchier sound with more high end as the single 15 inch is going to be bassier.
The 15 inch speaker will sound bigger because it is bigger, but it may not be as crisp as two 10s
The 2-10 is going to sound bigger because it has 350 more watts than the 15 and 2-10's have more surface area than a single 15. The frequency response is just different.
Great! thats what I want!
@@saintlotus93 2x10 does not have more surface area then a single 15 inch. But the amp has a great bottom end.
Sounds like a tin shit toy.😕